POSITION INDICATOR

It is made possible to utilize a single position indicator common to a plurality of position detection systems of different types.The position indicator includes communication section operable to communicate with an outer device, configuration section operable to execute, based on a signal from the outer device, an initial setting process, section operable to generate a stylus position signal, and control section. The control section is operable to control transmission of the stylus position signal based on an initial setting by the configuration section and a signal received from the outer device via the communication section.