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HP ProBook x360 11 G1, G2, G3 - Setting up an HP Active Pen
Set up an HP Active Pen with your compatible touchscreen laptop, and then use the pen to write, draw, or navigate the operating system and programs.
Install the battery
Install the battery to power the HP Active Pen.
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Turn the cap to remove it, and then set the cap aside.
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Insert the battery in the pen with the positive end of the battery facing the empty pen body and the negative end facing you.
Attach the lanyard and pen loop
Attach the lanyard to the pen and your laptop, and then install the pen loop to store the pen when not in use.
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On the pen cap, locate the lanyard attachment point.
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Thread the opposite end through the first loop, and then tighten the lanyard until it fits securely around the pen.
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Remove the screw from the computer, place the empty loop over the screw, and then secure the screw to the notebook.
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On the pen loop, remove the adhesive backing.
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Place the pen loop on the bottom cover, and then press it to secure the adhesive.
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Return the computer to its normal position, and then use the pen loop to store the pen when not in use.
Calibrate the touchscreen
Calibrate the touchscreen for increased accuracy when using the pen.
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Select Calibrate, and then select Pen Input.
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Use the pen to tap the cross-hairs that display on-screen.
For best results, quickly tap all the cross-hairs on the screen before the pen deactivates.
Use the pen
Press the tip of the pen against the touchscreen. The touchscreen automatically detects the pen, turns off finger-touch functionality, and provides cues on where to place the pen.
In Windows 10 and Windows 8.1. you can write, draw, and paint on the screen without configuring the pen when using Windows Ink Workspace, or Microsoft OneNote or Fresh Paint.
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Left-click: Tap the pen once on the screen to left-click an item.
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Right-click: Press the right-click button on the pen and then press the tip on the screen to right-click an item.
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Double-click: Tap the pen twice on the screen to double-click an item.
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Select multiple items: Press the pen tip against the screen and drag it across the items or text you want to select.
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Select: Choose which hand to write with, and enable or disable visual effects, cursor, and a setting to ignore touch input when using the pen.
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Erase: Press and hold the pen tip against the screen on the item you want to erase, and then click the eraser button. You can erase a single item, or use a swipe action to erase multiple items.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Still have a question? Find additional answers and help.
Why does my pen not work?
The pen might not work for different reasons such as a drained battery, loose or broken pen tip, or a touchscreen that is not configured for pen input.
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Replace the AAAA battery, if necessary. Make sure to insert the positive end of the battery facing the pen tip.
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Inspect the pen tip, confirming the tip is not broken, damaged, or loose in the tip cavity. Replace the tip if broken or damaged.
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Make sure your touchscreen is configured to accept pen input.
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Chromebooks: Confirm the notebook has a digitizer. Find the service tag, and then make sure the service tag lists EMR Active Pen Support.
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Windows 10: Search for and open Control panel. In the search field, type Pen, and then select Pen and Touch from the list of results. Confirm the settings are correct for pen input.
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How do I replace the pen tip?
Replace the tip of the pen if it becomes damaged or broken.
Your pen might look different from the one pictured in the steps, but the steps are the same.
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Make sure you have tweezers and a replacement tip.
HP recommends using circular tweezers to remove the tip.
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Position the tweezers around the tip, and then gently pull the tip from the pen.
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Insert a replacement tip in the tip cavity, and then gently push the tip until it clicks into place.
How do I change the line width of the pen?
The pen is pressure-sensitive. To increase the thickness of the line width, apply more pressure on the tip while using the pen. Apply less pressure to produce a thinner line.
Why are the pen markings inaccurate or not displaying?
Depending on your pen, the tip of the pen might be worn or damaged or the battery might be losing power. Replace the pen tip or battery.
Why does the touchscreen not respond to touch when using the pen?
The touchscreen does not respond to simultaneous touch and pen input. After using the pen, you can resume using touch.
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