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Dell Active Pen PN338M Support Center

Summary: Provides information on how to identify the PN388M Active Pen, determine what computers support the PN388M, and how to download the manual.

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Table of Contents:

  1. Compatible Systems
  2. Setup
  3. Buttons Functionality
  4. Troubleshooting
  5. Frequently Asked Questions

Compatible Systems

The Dell Active Pen PN338M is supported by the following Dell Laptops:

  • Inspiron 5378 2-in-1 *
  • Inspiron 5379 2-in-1 *
  • Inspiron 5481 2-in-1
  • Inspiron 5482 2-in-1
  • Inspiron 5578 2-in-1 *
  • Inspiron 5579 2-in-1 *
  • Inspiron 5582 2-in-1
  • Inspiron 7370 (Touch Screen only)
  • Inspiron 7373 2-in-1
  • Inspiron 7378 2-in-1 *
  • Inspiron 7386 2-in-1
  • Inspiron 7570 (Touch Screen only)
  • Inspiron 7573 2-in-1
  • Inspiron 7579 2-in-1 *
  • Inspiron 7586 2-in-1
  • Latitude 3190 2-in-1
  • Latitude 3390 2-in-1 (Selected configurations only. Click here to find out if your System supports the pen.)
 
SLN305294_en_US__1icon NOTE: * Models come with both Pen-Enabled and Non-Pen Enabled panels. Only models that have the label "Support Active Pen" will support the stylus.
 
SLN305294_en_US__1icon NOTE: The Pen has only been tested with the above systems. Systems not listed will not support the pen.

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Setup

Download the Dell Active Pen PN338M Quick Start Guide at this link and follow the instructions to setup your pen.

SLN305294_en_US__1icon NOTE: Once the battery is installed, the pen can be used to write straightaway. There is no Bluetooth feature for this pen.

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Buttons Functionality

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Barrel Button Functionality
  1 - Bottom Barrel Button      
  • Erase: Press and hold button, then drag on screen to erase contents.    
  2 - Top Barrel Button  
  • Right-Click: Touch screen with pen tip, then press and release button to show a context menu.  
  • Select: Press and hold button, then drag pen tip on screen to select contents.

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Troubleshooting

Problems Possible Causes Possible Solutions
Pen Doesn't Work System is not supported. Refer to the list of Compatible Systems.
Battery is inserted incorrectly. Ensure the battery is inserted with the positive sign facing in.
Battery is out of charge. Insert a new battery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I pair the pen with my system using Bluetooth?
    There is NO Bluetooth feature for this pen.

     
  • What is the recommended battery type?
    Alkaline battery is recommended for this pen. The pen uses 1 AAAA battery.

     
  • How do I preserve battery life?
    To preserve battery life, ensure the tip is not pressed when the pen is not in use. For eg: When storing the pen, make sure the pen is secure so that he tip is not accidentally pressed. Pressing the tip is equivalent to writing and this will drain the battery.

     
  • Does the pen have a power off option?
    The pen does not have a power off option. When the pen is not in writing mode, the power consumption is lower.

     
  • What information is required when contacting Dell Tech Support?
    Before contacting Dell Tech Support, get the following information ready:
    1. Order Number.
    2. System Service Tag.
    3. PPID found on the box or on the label inside the pen. The PPID starts with CN.

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Article Properties


Affected Product
Laptops, Dell Active Pen - PN338M, Inspiron 13 5378 2-in-1, Inspiron 13 5379 2-in-1, Inspiron 7370, Inspiron 7373 2-in-1, Inspiron 13 7378 2-in-1, Inspiron 15 5578 2-in-1, Inspiron 15 5579 2-in-1, Inspiron 7570, Inspiron 7573 2-in-1 , Inspiron 15 7579 2-in-1 ...
Last Published Date

21 Feb 2021

Version

4

Article Type

Solution