Huion Kamvas Series - User Manual

Huion Kamvas
Annotation Display
User’s Guide

Summary

Huion Kamvas Basic Operation

Using the Pen

Guide on holding the pen, positioning the cursor, clicking, moving objects, and using side buttons for annotation.

Display Controls and Functions

Power Button and Press Keys

Details the power button and 4 customizable press keys on the display's left side for efficient operation.

Touch Bar Functionality

Explains the touch bar for zooming and customization on the display's left side.

On-Screen Display (OSD) Functions

Entering the OSD Menu

Instructions on accessing the OSD menu using the Function Button and navigating with designated function keys.

Exiting the OSD Menu

Procedure to exit the OSD menu, restoring function keys to their shortcut roles.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Usage Features
3. Maintenance Features

The Huion Kamvas Annotation Display is a versatile pen display designed to enhance PC-based lessons and presentations, particularly within educational settings like Chaffey College classrooms. Its primary function is to enable presenters to interact directly with digital content, facilitating a more dynamic and engaging teaching or presentation experience. This device allows users to illustrate concepts, mark up images, take notes, highlight important information, and answer questions in real-time, directly on the display.

Function Description

The Huion Kamvas operates as an annotation display, meaning it mirrors or extends a computer's display, allowing users to draw, write, and interact with on-screen content using a specialized pen. This capability transforms static presentations into interactive whiteboards, where the presenter can dynamically add information, emphasize key points, and respond to audience queries with visual aids. The device is particularly suited for video presentations, where annotations can be overlaid directly onto the video feed, making complex topics easier to understand.

Usage Features

The device is designed for ease of use, with several features contributing to a smooth and intuitive user experience.

• Display Setup: To begin, the user simply presses the power button to turn the Huion Kamvas ON/OFF. The display is typically set to mirror "Display 2" of the connected computer. In setups with only one computer display, the Kamvas will mirror that single display. This mirroring function ensures that whatever is visible on the main computer screen is also visible on the Kamvas, allowing for direct interaction.

• Application Interaction: Once powered on and mirroring the desired display, users can open their preferred application (e.g., presentation software, drawing application, document viewer) and drag it onto "Display 2" (which is mirrored on the Kamvas). If only one display is present, the application is simply opened. This allows for direct annotation within the chosen software.

• Pen Usage: The core of the Kamvas's interaction lies with its battery-free pen.

  • Holding the Pen: Users are advised to hold the pen like a normal pen or pencil, adjusting their grip to easily toggle the side switches with their thumb or forefinger. Care should be taken to avoid accidentally pressing the switches while drawing or positioning the pen.
  • Positioning the Cursor: To move the cursor, the pen is held slightly above the active area of the screen without touching it. The cursor on the display will follow the pen's movement.
  • Clicking: A single tap of the pen tip on the screen produces a click, used for highlighting or selecting items. A double-tap opens items.
  • Moving Objects: To move an object, the user selects it and then slides the pen tip across the screen.
  • Side Buttons: The pen features two customizable side buttons. These buttons can be assigned different functions and can be used when the pen tip is within 10mm of the display's active area, without needing to touch the pen tip to the screen. This allows for quick access to frequently used commands or tools.

• Display Controls: The Kamvas itself incorporates several physical controls to enhance usability.

  • Power Button: Located on the left side of the digital screen, this button controls the device's power.
  • Press Keys: There are four customizable press keys on the left side of the display. Users can modify their functions according to personal habits, which helps improve work efficiency by providing quick access to specific commands or tools.
  • Touch Bar: Also on the left side, the touch bar allows users to slide up and down for zooming functions. Like the press keys, its function can be customized.

• OSD Function (On-Screen Display): The device includes an OSD menu for advanced configuration.

  • Entering OSD Menu: Pressing the "Function Button" (labeled ①) for three seconds activates the OSD menu, indicated by an illuminated light.
  • OSD Navigation: Within the OSD menu, the function keys (labeled ②, ③, ④, ⑤) assume new roles:
    • ②: Previous menu
    • ③: Confirm menu selection
    • ④: Down/left/decrease
    • ⑤: Up/right/increase
  • Exiting OSD Menu: Pressing the "Function Button" (①) again for three seconds exits the OSD menu, and the indicator light turns off. The function keys then revert to their shortcut functions.

Maintenance Features

While the manual does not explicitly detail maintenance features, it provides a crucial piece of advice regarding pen care:

• Pen Storage: When the pen is not in use, it should be placed in the pen stand. Users are explicitly warned not to place the pen on the surface of the screen when not in use, as this "may interfere with the use of other screen cursor positioning devices." This suggests that leaving the pen on the screen could potentially cause unintended cursor movements or interfere with other input methods, highlighting the importance of proper pen storage to maintain optimal device functionality.

In summary, the Huion Kamvas Annotation Display is a user-friendly tool designed to bring interactivity to digital presentations. Its intuitive pen-based interaction, customizable controls, and straightforward setup make it an effective device for educators and presenters looking to create more engaging and dynamic learning environments.

Huion Kamvas Series Specifications

General

Pen Pressure Levels	8192
Color Gamut	120% sRGB (varies by model)
Tilt Recognition	±60 degrees
Connection	USB-C (varies by model)
Active Area	Varies by model
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080 (varies by model)
Connectivity	USB-C (varies by model)
OS Compatibility	Windows, macOS
Pen Technology	Battery-free Electromagnetic Resonance
Resolution (LPI)	5080 LPI