A Complete Guide to Set Up Apple Pencil

Do you want to show your drawing skills using an apple iPad? Do you want to write in a more attractive style on your iPad? The first thing that comes to your mind is to use the software. right? The answer is no. Apple Pencil provides you with a chance to do a drawing according to your desired designs and shapes. The problem occurs when you purchase a new iPad and you are unable to use an Apple pencil. We will tell you the ways how to set up an Apple pencil.

Apple pencil comes in two generations, so we will tell you to set up the Apple pencil in all generations of iPad for your convenience.

How to Set Up Second Generation Apple Pencil

Apple Pencil is compatible with many iPad models. The names of the models are the following:

• 4th Generation iPad Air.
• First Generation iPad Pro 11-inch and newer.
• Third Generation iPad Pro 12.9-inch and later.

Follow the following process to set up the Apple pencil:

1. To set up the apple pencil second generation, you will have to make use of the magnetic connector of your Ipad.
2. The question here is where to find the magnetic connector. The answer is simple. See the edge of the iPad and here you will find the magnetic strip right in the middle.
3. You can also see up and down volume buttons on this edge.
4. You will have to put the Apple pencil on that magnetic strip.
5. A notification will show on the screen of your iPad showing that you have connected the Apple pencil.
6. See a connect button on the screen and click on that button to start using your Apple pencil.

How to Set Up First Generation Apple Pencil

You can follow the following steps to start using the Apple pencil:

• The first generation of the Apple pencil uses the lightning port of your iPad for setting up.
• There will be a magnetic pencil cap on the back of your Apple pencil. Remove that cap and put the lightning connector in the lighting port of the iPad.
• There will be a notification on your screen showing Bluetooth Pairing Request”.
• Click on the Pair to set up the connection with the Apple pencil.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting is required in case you are unable to set up the Apple pencil. For this, you will have to see the following steps:

1. Open the settings on your iPad
2. See the Bluetooth option and click on it.
3. Pair with the Apple Pencil to start the connection.

Note that if the battery of the iPad is low, then it can also create an issue connecting with the Apple pencil. So you will have to make sure that your iPad is properly charged.

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Conclusion

We have given all the procedures to resolve the problem of setting up an Apple pencil with an iPad. Furthermore, in some cases, the users can also follow the troubleshooting tips above to resolve the connection problem.