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07-18-2023 04:48 PM
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According to the documentation,
This model series does not support an Active Pen / Stylus.
Reference
That said,
If you are looking for the app for a friend,
Here is the Information:
HP Pen Control Application – Available at the Microsoft Store
- Document: HP Notebook PCs - Configuring the HP Pen Using HP Pen Control Software (Windows 10)
- HP Pen Control – Microsoft Store - Description: This application allows customization of stylus buttons for HP stylus models – including HP Pen and HP Rechargeable MPP2.0 Tilt Pen. You can seamlessly switch between stylus button function. HP Pen, HP Rechargeable MPP2.0 Tilt Pen, and the HP Pen Control application are provided for supported computer models.
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What about a Pen for this computer?
Does my computer have a touch screen?
Control Panel > icon view > Device Manager
Tab View > Check Show hidden devices
Open Human Interface Devices
Look for HID-compliant touch screen
Next, Optional
(Note -- If the touch screen is listed and is working, there is no need to adjust, enable, or disable the device)
Tab Action > Select Disable device or Enable device > Confirm selection
Reference: Microsoft - Enable or Disable your touchscreen in Windows
Passive Pen Options for Touch Screen
If you wish to do so,
If your computer has a touchscreen,
When an active stylus is not an option on your machine,
Consider a Passive Stylus / Pen
Capacitive / Passive pen is not the same thing as an active stylus, of course.
Passive pen works like your finger on the touchscreen.
Passive Pen Stylus – Information
What Is a Capacitive Stylus and How Do They Work?
And
Active Vs. Passive Stylus: How Do They Differ? | 2022
and
What is a Stylus? Types of Stylus & Stylus Pens Explained
Reference
Active vs. Passive Styluses: All the Standards Explained
HP Device Home Page - References and Resources
Learn about your Device - Solve Problems
When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic
NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System
Categories: Alerts, Warranty Check, HP Software / Drivers / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos,
Bulletins/Notices, How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Manuals > User Guide, Service and Maintenance
Guide (Replacement Parts and Procedures), Product Information (Specifications), more
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