Apple Pencil (1st generation) 

How to pair the first-generation Apple Pencil

1. Make sure the iPad you want to use is on and unlocked, then uncap your Pencil.

2. Plug in your Pencil to the iPad you want to Pair the Pencil with.

3. When the Bluetooth Pairing Request appears, tap Pair.

4. You are all set.

How to check your Apple Pencil (first generation) battery level

1. Swipe down from the iPad's top bezel to invoke Notification Center (or turn the iPad on to view the Lock screen).

2. Swipe right to see the Widgets screen.

3. View the Batteries section.

How to charge the first-generation Apple Pencil using the iPad

1. Remove the cap from your Apple Pencil 

   1. (During the charging process, you can magnetically attach the cap to the iPad next to the Home button).

2. Insert your Apple Pencil's Lightning connector into your iPad or iPad Pro's Lightning port.

How to charge the first-generation Apple Pencil using the Lightning adapter

1. Remove the cap from the back of your Apple Pencil.

2. Insert your Apple Pencil's Lightning connector into the Lightning adapter.

3. Plug the Lightning adapter into your Lightning cable.