Use the Surface Slim Pen charger
Applies To
Surface Devices SurfaceThe Surface Slim Pen charger is an accessory designed for the Surface Slim Pen. Here's how to set it up and use it with your Surface.
Get to know the charger
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USB-A to USB-C cable
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USB-C port
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Charging base
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Surface Slim Pen
Start using your pen
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Set up your pen
To use your pen for the first time, charge it to wake it up. Here's how:
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Plug the USB-C end of the cable into the charging base.
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Plug the other end of the cable into a USB-A power source, like your Surface power supply unit.
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Place your pen in the charging base. Wait for a moment, then remove the pen to start writing on your Surface.
When the LED light on your Slim Pen turns amber, place it in the charging base to recharge the battery. For more info about the indicator light, go to Use Surface Slim Pen.
Note: If the pen light blinks amber and white and the pen doesn't charge when placed in the charger, you need to update the charger. Make sure it's plugged directly to your device, then select Start > Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates.
Pair your Slim Pen to a Surface
Use Bluetooth to pair your pen to a Surface. If you have a Surface Pro X, you can automatically connect your Slim Pen by writing on the screen.
Windows 11
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Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Devices > Add devices > Bluetooth.
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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.
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Select Surface Slim Pen to pair your pen.
Windows 10
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Select Start > Settings > Devices > Add Bluetooth or other device > Bluetooth .
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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.
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Select Surface Slim Pen to pair your pen.
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