Bamboo Fineline (3rd Gen)

When and how do I recharge the Bamboo Fineline?

When the battery capacity of the Bamboo Fineline reaches approximately 15%, the LED light begins to blink red and you will need to recharge. Remove the cap at the top end of the stylus. Insert the USB cable (...

What is palm rejection and how does it work with the Bamboo Fineline? How do I enable it?

When a display supports pen input and touch, palm rejection allows you to rest your palm comfortably on the iPad screen while using the Bamboo Fineline stylus. Without this feature, your palm would leave stra...

What happens if I forget to turn my Bamboo Fineline (3rd gen), Bamboo Fineline 2, or the original Bamboo Stylus Fineline off?

The Bamboo Fineline will automatically go into sleep mode after 10-15 seconds, assuming the stylus is not touching your screen. Once in sleep mode, a single full-charge should last approximately 10,000 hours....

What do the LED lights mean on the Bamboo Fineline (3rd gen), Bamboo Fineline 2, or the original Bamboo Stylus Fineline?

The LED lights indicate the status of the Bamboo Fineline, informing about pairing, connecting or a low battery. There are two colors—blue and red--and the lights can either be solid or blinking. Here is an ...

What can I do with the button on the Bamboo Fineline (3rd gen), Bamboo Fineline 2, or the original Bamboo Stylus Fineline?

In most compatible apps, you can select from a range of time-saving functions that can be assigned to the button. For example, in Bamboo Paper you can choose between "eraser,” "undo," "redo" and "full screen."

Using your Bamboo Fineline with Autodesk Sketchbook

Our friends at Autodesk put together this great video walking you through pairing your Bamboo Fineline with Sketchbook on your smart device.

How do I turn the Bamboo Fineline (3rd Gen) on/off?

Simply twist the barrel of the stylus to turn it on or off. A blue LED light indicates the stylus is on and a red LED light indicates the stylus is off. If the Bamboo Fineline stylus is asleep, touch it to th...

How do I know if my Bamboo Fineline (3rd gen), Bamboo Fineline 2, or original Bamboo Stylus Fineline is still paired with an app?

When the Bamboo Fineline is paired with an app, the LED light is solid blue. If it is off, pair your stylus by pressing the button.

How do I hold the Bamboo Fineline (3rd gen), Bamboo Fineline 2, or original Bamboo Stylus Fineline?

Hold the Bamboo Fineline with the bottom end of the stylus in contact with your hand so it can ground the stylus properly. Avoid placing your fingers too close to the black tip.

How do I get started with my Bamboo Fineline (3rd gen)?

First, prepare your smart stylus: Charge your Bamboo Fineline by connecting it to your computer or USB charger, using the cable provided. Your stylus is ready when the LED turns off. The battery charges in...

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