Here’s how to capture a screenshot or screen recording on various devices:
Mobile Phones
Screenshot
Navigate to the screen you want to capture
→ Open the app, webpage, or screen you wish to save as an image.
Locate the power and volume down buttons
→ These are typically on the side of your phone.
Press both buttons simultaneously
→ Press and hold the power and volume down buttons at the same time.
Observe the visual cue
→ The screen will usually flash, or you might see a thumbnail preview,
indicating the screenshot was taken.
Access your screenshot
→ Open your gallery or photos app and find the "Screenshots" folder to view your captured image.
Mobile Phones
Screen Recording
Access Quick Settings
→ Swipe down twice from the top of your screen to fully expand the Quick Settings panel.
Locate Screen Record
→ Look for the "Screen Record" icon, which is usually a circle inside a rectangle.
If you don't see it, you may need to edit your Quick Settings and add it.
Edit Quick Settings (if needed)
→ Tap the Edit (pencil icon) or More option, find Screen Record,
and drag it to the active Quick Settings area.
Select Audio Options
→ Choose whether to record audio from your device, your microphone, or both.
Start Recording
→ Tap "Start" to begin the recording. A countdown timer may appear before the recording starts.
Stop Recording
→ When you're done, swipe down again and tap the Stop button in the notification panel.
Find Your Recording
→ Open the Photos app, go to Library, and then tap Movies to view your screen recordings.
Personal Computers
Screenshot and Screen Recording
▶ Snipping Tool
→ Press Windows key + Shift + S to activate the snipping tool overlay. Select your desired
capture area (rectangle, window, or full screen).
▶ Problem Steps Recorder (PSR)
→ Search for "psr" in the Start menu, click "Start Record", and follow the steps.
PSR captures screenshots and mouse clicks with text descriptions.
▶ Print Screen (PrtScn)
→ Pressing the PrtScn key copies the entire screen to the clipboard.
You can then paste it into an image editor.
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