Introduction
The Dell Active Pen PN556W is a digital stylus designed to provide a natural writing and drawing experience on compatible Dell 2-in-1 tablets. Featuring Wacom technology, it offers high precision, accuracy, and pressure sensitivity, enhancing interaction with Windows 10 programs for various tasks such as note-taking, creating artwork, and navigating applications.

Image: Dell Active Pen PN556W
Шайкештик
This Dell Active Pen PN556W is compatible with the following Dell systems:
- XPS 12 (9250)
- Venue 10 Pro (5056)
- Venue 8 Pro (5855)
- Кеңдик 7275
- Latitude 11 (5175)
- Latitude 11 (5179)
- Inspiron (7568) (FHD Only) - Note: Wake up feature not available
- XPS 9365
- Кеңдик 3189
Ensure your device's operating system is Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 for optimal performance.
Жайгашуу
1. Батареяны орнотуу
The Dell Active Pen uses two types of batteries: one AAAA battery for the main pen functions and coin cell batteries for Bluetooth connectivity and the top button.
- AAAA Battery: Unscrew the lower barrel of the pen. Insert one AAAA battery with the positive (+) side facing in. Securely reattach the barrel.
- Coin Cell Batteries: Unscrew the top cap of the pen. Insert the coin cell batteries with the correct polarity. Ensure the coin cell battery holder is tightened firmly into the top cap. Refer to the user guide for specific details on coin cell battery placement.
2. Bluetooth Жупташтыруу
To enable full functionality, pair the Dell Active Pen with your compatible device via Bluetooth.
- Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your Dell device.
- On your device, go to Орнотуулар > Түзмөктөр > Bluetooth жана башка түзмөктөр.
- Тандоо Bluetooth же башка аспапты кошуңуз жана тандаңыз Bluetooth.
- The Dell Active Pen should appear in the list of discoverable devices. Select it to complete the pairing process.
Operating the Dell Active Pen
The Dell Active Pen is designed for intuitive interaction with your touch-enabled Dell device.
Негизги функциялар
- Жазуу жана тартуу: Use the pen tip directly on the screen for natural writing, sketching, and drawing. The pen supports 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity for varied line thickness and shading.
- Алаканды четке кагуу: Rest your hand comfortably on the tablet screen while writing or drawing without interfering with the pen's input.
- Каптал баскычтары: The pen features two customizable side buttons. Default functions may include right-click and erase. These functions can often be customized within your device's settings or specific applications.
- Жогорку баскыч: The top button can be used for quick actions, such as launching OneNote or capturing screenshots, depending on your device's configuration and installed updates.
Advanced Features
- Тез ишке киргизүү: Configure the top button for quick access to applications like OneNote, even from a locked screen.
- Настройкаланган өзгөчөлүктөр: Utilize Wacom Feel drivers for advanced customization of button functions, if desired.
Video: Demonstrates the Dell Active Pen PN556W in use for writing, drawing, and interacting with various applications on a Dell tablet.
Техникалык тейлөө
Батареяны алмаштыруу
Regularly check and replace batteries as needed to ensure continuous functionality.
- AAAA Battery: Replace when the pen's main writing function becomes intermittent or stops working.
- Coin Cell Batteries: Replace if Bluetooth pairing issues occur or if the top button stops responding.
Тазалоо
Wipe the pen with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive materials that could damage the pen's surface or tip.
Проблемаларды чечүү
This section provides solutions for common issues encountered with the Dell Active Pen PN556W.

Image: Troubleshooting guide for the Dell Active Pen.
| Көйгөй | Мүмкүн болгон себептер | Мүмкүн болгон чечимдер |
|---|---|---|
| System is not compatible. | Device is not supported. | Refer to the list of Шайкеш системалар. |
| Operating System is not supported. | Supported Operating Systems are: Windows 8.1, Windows 10. | |
| The AAAA battery is not installed correctly. | Ensure the AAAA battery is inserted with the positive side facing in. | |
| System is not compatible. | Refer to the list of Шайкеш системалар. | |
| Cannot pair pen with device via Bluetooth. | Bluetooth is not enabled on the device. | Түзмөктө Bluetooth'ду күйгүзүңүз. |
| Coin cell batteries are not installed correctly. | Ensure the coin cell batteries are installed with the correct polarity. Refer to the User Guide for details. | |
| Coin cell batteries holder is loose. | Ensure the coin cell batteries holder is tightened into the top cover. | |
| Bluetooth driver on the device is outdated. | Install the latest Bluetooth driver on the device. | |
| Pen writes intermittently / stops writing or barrel buttons stop working. | The AAAA battery is out of charge. | Replace the AAAA battery. |
| The coin cells battery holder is loose. | Ensure the coin cells battery holder is tightened firmly into the top cap. | |
| Top button stops working. | Pen is not paired correctly with the device. | Remove the pen from the Bluetooth list in the device and pair it again. |
| The coin cell batteries are out of charge. | Replace the coin cell batteries. | |
| Баррл баскычтары үчүн демейки функциялар иштебейт. | Функциялар колдонмо тарабынан колдоого алынбайт. | OneNote же бул функцияларды колдогон башка тиркемеде баррель баскычтарын сынап көрүңүз. |
| Жогорку баскычты эки жолу катары менен басуу скриншотту тартпайт. | Windows update KB2968599 is not installed on the device. | Install the Windows update KB2968599 Microsoftтон webсайт. |
Техникалык шарттар
| Өзгөчөлүк | Деталь |
|---|---|
| Бренд | Dell |
| Модель номери | PN556W (Series: 4901157) |
| Элемент Салмагы | 0.353 унция (10 грамм) |
| Продукциянын өлчөмдөрү (LxWxH) | 7.28 x 0.51 x 2.24 дюйм |
| Түс | Кара |
| Материал | Алюминий |
| Батареялар талап кылынат | Yes (1 AAAA battery included, Coin cell batteries also required) |
| Шайкеш түзмөктөр | Tablet (Specific Dell models listed in Compatibility section) |
| Басым сезгичтиги | 2048 деңгээл |
| Технология | Wacom |
Кепилдик жана колдоо
For warranty information, technical support, or service inquiries regarding your Dell Active Pen PN556W, please refer to the official Dell support website or contact Dell customer service directly. Ensure you have your product model number (PN556W) and any relevant purchase details available when seeking support.





