Apple Pencil is a line of wireless stylus pens used for making artistic drawings, marking up several documents and note-taking tasks on iPad devices. Apple Pencil provides a dynamic line thickness with full pressure sensitivity mechanism. You can easily use it to tilt control for shading effects, palm rejection for complete sketching tasks. Apple Pencil comes in different versions such as Generation 1 and Generation 2 Apple Pencil. It’s the advanced stylus accessory that provides a unique experience to its users.
In order to get premium benefits of Apple Pencil, you need to know how to use this stylus. Here is how to use Apple Pencil on your iPad:
How to Pair the Apple Pencil with iPad?
Users need to pair the Apple Pencil with iPad so that they can use Apple Pencil and its features. You should be aware of the Apple pencil and iPad version and its compatibility.
Pairing First Generation Apple Pencil
At the start, you have to ensure that the iPad you desire to use is properly switched on and is in unlocked mode.
Now, uncap the Pencil and move forward.
Connect the Apple Pencil to your new iPad.
After some time, the Bluetooth pairing request screen will appear. Then hit the Pair tab there.
Pairing Second Generation Apple Pencil to iPad Pro
In the beginning, you have to ensure that your iPad is switched on and unlocked.
Now, keep your Apple Pencil on the broad side of your iPad Pro with Magnetic strip.
Then, hit the Pair tab once you see the Bluetooth Pairing Request prompt on your device’s screen.
Wait a while for the pairing process to finish.
Now, you can easily use your Apple Pencil with your iPad. By following the above procedures, you can easily move your Apple Pencil to a different iPad.
How to Quickly Check the Battery Status on your Apple Pencil?
Apple Pencil doesn’t come with an LED flashlight indicator for showing the battery level on its cylindrical body. Still, you are not out of luck; you can easily check your battery level over iPad device that you have paired with your Apple pencil.
Checking Battery Level of your First Gen Apple Pencil
At the start, swipe-down the screen of your iPad to open Notification Center.
Then, swipe right side to view the Widgets page.
Now, tap the Batteries section so see the status.
In case you are not viewing the Batteries panel. You may need to hit the Edit tap situated at the lowermost section of your Widgets area. Then you have to press the plus icon located just after the Batteries tab in order to add the same as an active widget.
How to Easily Charge the Apple Pencil?
Users may check the charging percentage of their Apple pencil. It gives the alert once the charging level comes down. One can quickly check the battery status by opening the Notification Center page.
1st and 2nd gen Pencil edition charge differently, so you need to ensure to know your generation prior to reading the entire page.
Charging 1st Generation Apple Pencil on iPad Pro
First of all, you have to make sure to remove the cap from your Apple Pencil.
Then, connect the lightning connector of your Apple Pencil to your iPad or iPad Pro’s lightning port.
Charging 1st Gen Apple Pencil using Lightning Adapter
At the start, remove the cap from the backside of your Apple Pencil.
Now, connect the lightning connector of your Apple Pencil into the Lightning adapter.
Then, connect the Lightning adapter to the lightning cable.
Charging 2nd Gen Apple Pencil
Just place the Apple Pencil on the wide section of your iPad Pro having the magnetic strip.
However, Apple Pencil provides good service in terms of battery. You can easily use your Apple Pencil for up to 30 minutes by just charging it for 15 seconds, but it is recommended to charge the Pencil at least five to ten minutes.
Conclusion
Apple Pencil is a series of wireless stylus accessories developed for iPad editions like iPad Pro, iPad Air and iPad Mini etc. It enables the user to perform various tasks without touching the screen. It is used to take notes, draw and mark up documents on your device.
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