
But some elements of the Surface Pro 3 design have been showing their age in the last couple of generations-Thunderbolt and/or USB-C ports accomplish nearly everything that the proprietary Surface Connect port is trying to do, and other laptops, tablets, and convertibles had been shrinking their display bezels for a few years to increase screen size.

(Ars Technica may earn compensation for sales from links on this post through affiliate programs.)įive generations' worth of accessory interoperability is laudable and useful in some cases, especially if you're using multiple generations of Surface Pro tablets in a business and you need to be able to swap parts quickly. 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. 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. You can also pair your device using Bluetooth. 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. There are two ways to automatically connect your Slim Pen to a Surface Pro X. for more info about the LED light, go to Use Surface Slim Pen. When the LED light on your Slim Pen turns amber, place it in the storage tray to charge it. When you're ready, remove the pen to start writing on your Surface.
Wait for a moment or allow the pen to fully charge. Here's how:Īttach the top of your keyboard to the bottom of your Surface Pro X.

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