Surface Pen does not write

[dmueller87]

Hi guys,
I got my new Surface 3 a few weeks ago. Everything is fine, but I have one problem:

I connected my Surface Pen via Bluetooth. When I press the "Top Button" OneNote starts. But I am not able to write something on the screen with the pen.
I googled but I cannot find any information about needed drivers etc. My speculation is that there is a problem with the driver for the display. But how can I check this?

Or is my pen broken?

Thanks and regards, Daniel

 

[hughlle]

Stupid question, but have you put the battery in?

 

[dmueller87]

Stupid question, but have you put the battery in?

Yes, otherwise the "top button" and the Bluetooth-docking would not work I think

 

[Telstar1948]

Well...there are two "watch" style batteries in the upper part of the pen for the BT, but the bottom part of the pen hold a AAAA battery for the actual inking. Sometimes there's a little tab inserted between the AAAA battery and the terminal so the battery doesn't drain while setting on the shelf. That tab has to be removed.

 

[hughlle]

Yes, otherwise the "top button" and the Bluetooth-docking would not work I think

that runs off different batteries already installed in the pen (watch batteries). If you unscrew it, a AAAA battery fits inside. If i recall correctly from an unboxing video, the pen battery is found slightly hidden at the bottom of the box.