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MSI Pen and MSI Pen 2 are active stylus pens designed by MSI specifically for its convertible and touchscreen notebooks. Built on Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP) technology, they support precise pressure sensitivity and tilt detection, making them well suited for document signing, drawing, note-taking, and presentation control in everyday work scenarios. MSI Pen 2 is the second-generation model, supporting the MPP 2.6 protocol and adding haptic feedback for a writing experience closer to a real pen. This guide covers Bluetooth pairing, Presentation Mode, button customization, and how to check battery level for MSI Pen and MSI Pen 2.

This article applies to MSI notebook models that support MSI Pen or MSI Pen 2

Before You Begin: How Do I Check If My Model Supports MSI Pen?

Go to the MSI official website and enter your notebook's full model name in the search bar (you can find this under MSI Center → Support → System Info). Open the product specifications page and check whether the "Display" section lists "Support MSI Pen" or "Support MSI Pen 2." Models without this listing are not covered by this article.

Step 1: How to Pair MSI Pen or MSI Pen 2 with Your Notebook via Bluetooth

1.Turn on your notebook and go to Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Add device

2.Select "Bluetooth"

3.Bring MSI Pen or MSI Pen 2 close to the notebook, then press and hold the button on the top of the pen for at least 7 seconds

4.Wait for "MSI Pen" to appear in the device list

5.Click "MSI Pen" to complete pairing

Note: After pairing, features such as Presentation Mode and battery level display only work while MSI Pen remains connected via Bluetooth.

Step 2: How to Use Presentation Mode

MSI Pen and MSI Pen 2 have a built-in Presentation Mode that turns the stylus into a presentation remote, letting you advance slides without a separate clicker.

Before You Start:

1.Go to the MSI official website, search for your model, and go to Support → Utility to download and install the MSI Pen software

2.If your notebook shipped with a preloaded OS image, the MSI Pen software may already be installed and ready to use

How to Use:

1.Open your slideshow software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint) and start the slideshow — Presentation Mode activates automatically

2.Single-click the button on the top of the pen: advance to the next slide

3.Double-click the button on the top of the pen: return to the previous slide

Note: If MSI Pen has not completed Bluetooth pairing, Presentation Mode will not function correctly.

Step 3: How to Customize MSI Pen Button Functions

The MSI Pen software lets you customize the actions triggered by a single click and a double click, including setting either to launch a specific application.

1.Type "MSI Pen" in the search bar and open the app

2.Switch "Back to default" to "Application Defined"

3.In the pop-up window, select the .exe file of the application you want to set as the shortcut

Step 4: How to Check the Battery Level of MSI Pen

MSI Pen:

1.Download and install the MSI Pen Control application.

2.Make sure the MSI Pen Control application is running in the background, and confirm that MSI Pen is paired with your notebook via Bluetooth and currently connected.

3.Press and hold the MSI Pen tip on the touchscreen for about 2 seconds.

4.The Windows system tray (bottom-right corner of the taskbar) will briefly show the stylus icon along with the current battery percentage.

MSI Pen 2:

For MSI Pen 2, check the battery level under Windows Settings → Bluetooth & devices.

Note: The battery notification feature only works while MSI Pen Control is running in the background and MSI Pen is paired and connected via Bluetooth.

Step 5: How to Use Pressure and Tilt Sensing for Creative Work

MSI Pen and MSI Pen 2 both support 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity and tilt detection, giving creators a more natural, pencil-like drawing experience:

Tilting the pen: creates shading effects that mimic the side strokes of a pencil

Varying pressure: produces lines of different thickness — light pressure for thin lines, firm pressure for thick lines

Note:

1.Not all applications support pressure and tilt sensing; actual support depends on the specific software you're using.

2.Some applications allow users to adjust pressure sensitivity settings themselves. For details, refer to the official documentation of the relevant third-party software (e.g., Corel Painter) to learn more about pressure sensitivity settings.

FAQ

Q: What's the difference between MSI Pen and MSI Pen 2?

A: MSI Pen supports Microsoft Pen Protocol 2.0 (MPP 2.0); MSI Pen 2 supports Microsoft Pen Protocol 2.6 (MPP 2.6) and additionally features haptic feedback for a writing experience closer to a real pen. Compatibility between MSI Pen / MSI Pen 2 and specific models varies — please refer to the supported model list on your model's specifications page.

Q: Presentation Mode isn't working after pairing — what should I do?

A: Confirm that MSI Pen or MSI Pen 2 has successfully paired and is currently connected via Bluetooth; that MSI Pen Control is correctly installed; and that your slideshow software is in Slide Show mode rather than Edit mode.

Further Reading

MSI Pen official product page: MSI Pen

MSI Pen 2 official product page: MSI Pen 2