Connecting your Bamboo pen, specifically a Wacom Bamboo Ink stylus, to your Lenovo Windows device involves a few key steps to ensure compatibility and proper pairing. The process is straightforward and allows you to start using your pen for writing, drawing, and navigating.
Here’s a breakdown of how to connect your Bamboo Ink stylus to your Lenovo:
Step-by-Step Connection Guide
Based on the setup process for Bamboo Ink, follow these steps to connect your stylus to your Lenovo:
Step 1: Check Device Compatibility
Before you begin, ensure your specific Lenovo model is compatible with the Bamboo Ink stylus.
- Action: Check your Windows device.
- Details: To confirm if your Lenovo is compatible, you need to consult the list of tested devices provided by Wacom. Look for your Lenovo model on this list to verify compatibility.
Step 2: Install the Battery
Your Bamboo Ink stylus requires a battery to function.
- Action: Install the battery.
- Details: Typically, this involves inserting the correct type of battery (often AAAA) into the designated compartment on the stylus. Follow the pen's instructions for battery installation.
Step 3: Choose the Right Compatibility Mode
Some Bamboo Ink models support different protocols (like Wacom AES and Microsoft Pen Protocol - MPP) to work with a wider range of devices. You might need to select the correct mode for your Lenovo.
- Action: Choose the right compatibility mode.
- Details: If your pen supports multiple modes, there's usually a method to switch between them (e.g., pressing and holding both side buttons simultaneously until an indicator light changes). Select the mode compatible with your Lenovo device.
Step 4: Pair Your Stylus with Your Device
The connection is established via Bluetooth.
- Action: Pair your stylus with your device.
- Details:
- Go to the Bluetooth & other devices settings on your Lenovo.
- Click Add Bluetooth or other device.
- Select Bluetooth.
- Put your Bamboo Ink stylus into pairing mode (usually by pressing and holding the top button until an indicator light blinks).
- Select your Bamboo Ink stylus from the list of found devices on your Lenovo screen to complete the pairing.
Step 5: Open Windows Ink Workspace and Apps
Once paired, you can start using your pen with Windows Ink features and compatible apps.
- Action: Open Windows Ink Workspace and apps.
- Details: Pressing the top button on your stylus usually launches the Windows Ink Workspace, giving you quick access to sticky notes, sketchpad, screen sketch, and pen-enabled apps.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully connect your Bamboo Ink pen to your compatible Lenovo Windows device and begin using it for various tasks.
