Screenshot is a snapshot of the desktop of any device, be it a laptop, tablet or phone. On the computer, there is a special button on the keyboard for this. On mobile devices, it does not always happen, and therefore many are interested in how to take a screenshot of the screen on a tablet.
Why do I need to take a screenshot of the screen
Users' needs for tablet screenshots vary. Someone needs to explain how to go through this or that game to their friend, someone is waiting for a hint when using the device, someone needs to send a payment confirmation to the store.
At the same time, the methods for obtaining a screen photo on devices with different operating systems and different brands may differ.
How to take a screenshot on an Android tablet
Some models of Android tablets have a special button in the menu that allows you to take a picture of the screen.
But if it is missing or disappeared on reboot (many tablet users complain about such a misfortune), then do not worry, because there are other methods of how to make a screen on a tablet.
A screenshot can usually be obtained by pressing a specific key combination. The most common options for taking screenshots on tablets are as follows:
- simultaneous pressing of the buttons to decrease (or increase) the volume of the device and power;
- click on the volume control keys and go to the menu.
On some tablet models, it is difficult to get a screen shot by pressing key combinations. For example, on the Sony Xperia V, you can take a picture of the screen just by pressing the power button for a few seconds. In this case, a special menu appears on the tablet, where you can select the appropriate option.
On the Galaxy Note, you can use the digital pen to screen the screen.
On most Samsung tablets, you can make a screen with just one Home button.
For some devices, you can enable a function, thanks to which you can take a screenshot of the tablet when you slide the end of your hand across the screen.
On HTC, press the Power button and the Home sensor at the same time.
Sony Xperia tablets allow you to screen the screen using a combination of the power and volume down keys, as well as by selecting the corresponding item in the menu that appears when you press the power button for a long time.
LG tablets have a special Quick Memo application for taking screenshots, although you can take a screenshot using the volume and power buttons.
The Galaxy Nexus has a way to press the volume down and power buttons at the same time.
How to take a screenshot of a Windows tablet screen
It is most often possible to make a screenshot of the screen on Windows tablets by pressing the lock and start buttons. The photo is saved in a folder of screenshots separately from other images received from the camera.
How to make a screenshot of the screen on an ipad
The easiest way to take a picture of the screen is on Apple devices. Before getting a photo, you need to press the central key to go to the tablet menu and the device lock button. The screenshot can be found in the folder that contains all the photos received from the iPad camera.
As a rule, when you create a screenshot of the tablet screen, a plate appears with the appropriate information or with a request to confirm the operation. If this does not happen, then you can hear a beep or click. After you have taken a screenshot of the screen on the tablet, you can find it in the folder with photos or in the section with the title containing the word screen.
If you cannot get the coveted picture using standard methods, then you can download a special program in the store. In the search for "Market" you should enter the word "screen" and choose the application that suits you best. As a rule, with the help of such programs, you can not only take a screenshot of the screen on the tablet, but also edit the resulting picture.
