Use the Surface Slim Pen charger
Applies ToSurface Devices Surface

The 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

Image of Surface Slim Pen charging in the USB-C Charging base

  1. USB-A to USB-C cable

  2. USB-C port

  3. Charging base

  4. 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:

  1. Plug the USB-C end of the cable into the charging base.

  2. Plug the other end of the cable into a USB-A power source, like your Surface power supply unit.

  3. Place your pen in the charging base. Wait for a moment, then remove the pen to start writing on your Surface.

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