Wireless charging plus the new haptic hardware may end up being two compelling reasons to opt for the new stylus over its cheaper, slightly larger predecessors. 5.) For $130 (£120, AU$190), it can charge wirelessly via magnetic attachment to your supporting device, a la the Apple Pencil 2 (which has a single flat side for the purpose). (Many of the updated Surface products will ship beginning Oct. Both can be used to charge your pen.Microsoft announced the Surface Slim Pen 2 on Wednesday, a stylus with a haptic twist in conjunction with its updated Surface device line. Surface Slim Pen came with a Surface Pro X Signature Keyboard or a USB-C charging base. To customize the top button shortcuts or change pen settings, select Start > Settings > Devices > Pen & Windows Ink. Press the top button of your Slim Pen to launch Microsoft Whiteboard. A setup experience will appear and help you customize your pen. To do this, simply write on the screen with your pen. Use Swift Connect to automatically connect your Slim Pen. Place your pen in the storage tray of a Surface Pro X Signature Keyboard, then remove it. If you have a Surface Pro X, there are two ways you can automatically connect your pen to it. Select Surface Slim Pen to pair your pen. Press and hold the top button of your pen for 5-7 seconds until the LED light flashes white to turn on Bluetooth pairing mode.

Select Start > Settings > Devices > Add Bluetooth or other device > Bluetooth. When you’re ready, use Bluetooth to pair your Slim Pen to a Surface. Place it in the storage tray of your Surface Pro X Signature Keyboard or your USB-C charging base for 1 second. You need to charge your pen before using it. Note: Some products might not be available in your country or region.

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