There are some solutions you can try. First steps if your Surface Type Cover or Keyboard doesn't work And to wrap things up, yes, the new Signature Keyboard attaches and detaches to Surface Pro 8/X in the same manner as before. And, again, magnets are used to ensure a properly aligned connection every time. This is a proven design, and it, too, works well. The pen tray is a great addition, and it’s hidden when you use the Signature Keyboard in its raised, magnet-attached orientation, creating a cleaner, classic look.

When the LED light on your Slim Pen turns amber, place it in the storage tray to charge it. for more info about the LED light, go to Use Surface Slim Pen. Connect your Slim Pen to a Surface To see if video captioning is available in your language, select the Closed captions icon after the video starts. Activation required. After 30 days, you will be charged the applicable monthly or annual subscription fee. Credit card required. Cancel any time to stop future charges. See Free Trial - Try Microsoft 365 for a month - Microsoft Store. Battery life varies significantly based on device configuration, usage, network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings and other factors. See aka.ms/SurfaceBatteryPerformance for details.

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Chargers, software, accessories and devices sold separately. Availability may vary by market. Surface Slim Pen 2 does not come with a charger. Surface Slim Pen 2 can charge with Surface Slim Pen Charger, Surface Pro Signature Keyboard, Surface Laptop Studio and Surface Duo 2 Pen Cover. All are sold separately To try to resolve these issues, you can begin by following the steps below to force a restart, detach and reattach the Type Cover or Keyboard, get the latest updates, or confirm connectivity. Force a restart If the keys are working correctly in UEFI, but not in Windows: The problem is likely with the software installed on the Surface, and you'll need to reinstall. See Creating and using a USB recovery drive for Surface. Select Start > Power > Shut down and wait a moment for your Surface to shut down. Then press and hold the power button for 20 seconds. If you see the logo screen appear after a few seconds, continue to hold for the full 20 seconds until you see the logo screen again. Tactile signals with Surface Slim Pen 2 can be experienced on some applications on Surface Pro 9 running Windows 11. Surface Slim Pen 2 sold separately.

Press and hold the top button of your pen for 5-7 seconds until the LED light flashes white to turn on Bluetooth pairing mode. Surface Pro Signature Keyboard comes with a touchpad, where you can use gestures to get around your PC instead of a mouse. To learn more, see Touch gestures for Windows. Protect your screen Place your pen in the storage tray. Wait for a moment or allow the pen to fully charge. When you're ready, remove the pen to start writing on your Surface.

To detach it, pull the Surface Pro and Surface Pro Signature Keyboard apart. Set up your Fingerprint Reader When you're finished using your Surface Pro, fold Surface Pro Signature Type Cover over the front of the screen to make it sleep and keep it safe from scratches and damage. When you're ready to use it again, open Surface Pro Signature Type Cover and press the power button to wake up your Surface. Care for Surface Pro Signature Type Cover