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Remove the cap and plug your Apple Pencil into the Lightning connector on your iPad. When you see the Pair button, tap it. After you pair your Apple Pencil, it will stay paired until you restart your iPad, turn on Airplane Mode, or pair with another iPad. Just pair your Apple Pencil again when you’re ready to use it.
Does the Apple Pencil have a power button?
Answer: A: The Apple Pencil does not have an on/off switch. It uses very little power. It tries to stay connected via Bluetooth to your iPad Pro.
How do you turn the Apple Pencil on and off?
Change Apple Pencil (2nd generation) settings Go to Settings > Accessibility > Apple Pencil. Do any of the following: Turn off Double Tap Gesture. Change the duration of the double tap gesture to Slow or Slowest.
Why is my Apple Pencil not connecting?
If your Apple Pencil won’t pair with your iPad Restart your iPad, then try to pair again. Go to Settings > Bluetooth and make sure that Bluetooth is turned on. On the same screen, look under My Devices for your Apple Pencil. Then try connecting your Apple Pencil again and wait until you see the Pair button.
How do I get my new Apple Pencil to work?
How to pair the first-generation Apple Pencil Make sure the iPad you want to use is on and unlocked, then uncap your Pencil. Plug in your Pencil to the new iPad. When the Bluetooth Pairing Request appears, tap Pair.
How do I know when my Apple Pencil 1 is charged?
If you aren’t sure your Apple Pencil is charging and want to confirm: Open Settings and Select Apple Pencil. Next to where it says Apple Pencil at the top, you’ll see a battery icon. If the battery icon is green with a lightning bolt symbol, your Apple Pencil is charging. If it is gray without the symbol, it is not.
How do you wake up an Apple Pencil?
The Apple Pencil can wake up to the slightest movement. Moving or nudging everyday objects such as bags, desks, drawers, clothes and even your car can wake up your Pencil.
How long does it take to charge Apple Pencil?
How Long Does It Take to Charge an Apple Pencil? Charging an Apple Pencil can take around 30 minutes though you don’t need to wait for it to get to 100 percent before using it. Just 15 seconds of charging will give you approximately 30 minutes of power.
Can I turn off Apple Pencil charging?
The Apple pencil is always powered on. There is no way to shut it down. Make sure you charge it regularly. If the battery dies and is without a charge for too long, the pencil will lose its ability to charge.
Do you turn off Apple Pencil?
Apple Pencil mode can be turned off from the Pen Toolbar. Tap one more time while the pen is selected. Tap ‘Disconnect Apple Pencil’. Apple Pencil mode will be turned off.
Why won’t my Apple Pencil charge on my iPad?
One last ditch thing you can try is to plug the Pencil’s Lightning connector into the iPad. Then, try a simple hard reset of your iPad by holding down both the Home and sleep/wake buttons simultaneously until your iPad goes to black and restarts with Apple logo, then release the buttons.
What happens when your Apple Pencil dies?
If the Pencil Battery has failed, the only remedy is to replace the Pencil. If the battery has failed within its one-year warranty period, you should look to having it replaced by your retailer or at an Apple Store. Apple will generally replace an in-warranty Pencil without quibble.
How long does it take to charge Apple Pencil 2?
Each Pencil uses a different method to charge. But no matter which Pencil you have, it charges quickly. You get about 30 minutes of charge in roughly 15 seconds, and the Pencil fully charges in about 15 minutes.
How do I turn on my Apple Pencil 1st gen?
Pair your Apple Pencil (1st generation) with your iPad Remove the cap and plug your Apple Pencil into the Lightning connector on your iPad. When you see the Pair button, tap it. After you pair your Apple Pencil, it will stay paired until you restart your iPad, turn on Airplane Mode, or pair with another iPad.
How do I force my iPad to unlock?
Connect your iPad to a computer that has iTunes. While the device is connected via USB port, conduct a Force Restart by holding the Home button while also holding the Power button, until the Apple logo appears. After a few minutes, you are prompted to either Restore or Update.
Where is the sleep/wake button on my iPad?
Your iPad (or iPhone or iPod Touch) has two buttons – the home button at the front and the sleep (or wake) button near the top right-hand corner.
Does Apple Pencil work while charging?
Question: Q: Cannot use Apple Pencil while charging Answer: A: Answer: A: No, we disable the drawing functionality while it is charging (performance reasons). Although you can charge with a Lightning cable, it will charge much faster when connected directly to the iPad Pro.
Why is my Apple Pencil 2 charging slowly?
If connecting the Pencil to your Power Adapter (charger), using the charging adapter that was supplied with your Pencil, the charging rate will be much slower; in general, charging from an external charger is intended to provide a “tickle” maintenance charge when unused.
Is it okay to leave Apple Pencil 2 charging?
There is no harm in keeping Apple Pencil charging. It’s system software will intelligently discharge and re-charge its battery which will help maintain its battery health. Hello, There is no harm in keeping Apple Pencil charging.
How do I keep my Apple Pencil charged?
If you are not using it every day, you can leave it plugged into the wall to charge without harming the battery. If you use it fairly regularly or usually have to with you, just keep charging it regularly using the lightning port on your iPad.
Do I have to pair Apple Pencil every time?
It shouldn’t be necessary to re-pair your 1st Generation Apple Pencil upon every use – unless you a switching off your Bluetooth. If you disable Bluetooth on your iPad, it will immediately “un-pair” the Pencil.
How long do apple pencils last?
Quick tip: The Apple Pencil is designed to last 12 hours of constant use, although if it’s old, the battery duration might be shorter.
How do you revive a dead apple pen?
Charge it. It sounds too simple to be true, but your Apple Pencil’s batteries might just be dead. Connect your Apple Pencil to its charger and leave it there for at least an hour. Once you’ve done that, try using it again.
