This article explains how to take a screenshot using a Samsung tablet. To take a snapshot of what is displayed on your tablet screen you have to press the "Power" and "Volume Down" keys at the same time. This key combination works on virtually all tablets manufactured by Samsung. Alternatively, you can use the "Palm Drag-and-Drop Scan" feature on devices that support it.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Using the Tablet Buttons
Step 1. Find out which buttons you need to use
Using any tablet model, press the buttons at the same time Power And Volume Down for a second to take a screenshot.
If you are using a tablet with a physical Home button, you will need to hold the buttons down Power And Home to create a screenshot.
Step 2. Locate the buttons on your tablet
The button Power is located on the right side of the top of the device, while the key Volume Down it is positioned along the right side of the tablet along with the other buttons to control the volume level.
If your tablet has a button Home physical, you will find it at the bottom of the screen.
Step 3. Display the content that will be the subject of the screenshot on the screen
Launch the app you want or view the web page, photo or video you want to take a screenshot of.
Step 4. Press and hold the correct key combination to take the screenshot
Press the buttons at the same time Power And Volume Down and do not release them until you are told.
Step 5. Release the keys you are pressing when the screen zooms out for a few moments
This visual cue indicates that the screenshot was taken successfully. The screenshot preview should appear in the lower right corner of the screen, and a stylized image icon should appear in the notification bar in the upper left corner of the screen.
Step 6. Review the screenshot
After taking the screenshot you can view the corresponding image by following these instructions:
- Notification bar - slide your finger down the screen from the top, then tap the notification message Screenshot captured.
- Gallery app - launch the app Tunnel, select the tab Album, tap the album Screenshots, then select the image you want to view full screen.
Method 2 of 3: Using the Scan with Palm Drag feature
Step 1. Understand when it is useful to use this method
Some Samsung Galaxy tablet models allow you to take a screenshot by simply swiping the palm side of the screen from right to left. This advanced feature is not supported by all Samsung tablets and cannot be used if the virtual keyboard of the device is displayed on the screen.
Step 2. Swipe your finger down from the top of the screen
The notification panel will appear.
Step 3. Launch the Settings app by tapping the corresponding icon
It is located in the upper right corner of the panel that appeared. The "Settings" menu will be displayed.
Step 4. Select the Advanced Features item
It is listed on the left side of the screen. Within the main menu pane, located on the right side of the screen, the "Advanced Features" menu will be displayed.
Step 5. Activate the white slider "Scan with palm drag"
moving it to the right.
It is located on the right side of the screen. The cursor should turn blue to indicate that the feature in question has been successfully activated.
- If the cursor is already blue, it means that the "Scan with palm drag" functionality is already active.
- If the "Scan with palm drag" option is not present in the "Advanced Features" menu, it means that your Samsung tablet does not support it. In this case, try using this method to take a screenshot.
Step 6. Display the content that will be the subject of the screenshot on the screen
Launch the app you want or view the web page, photo or video you want to take a screenshot of.
Step 7. Make sure that the virtual keyboard of the device is not displayed on the screen
The "Scan with palm drag" functionality does not work when the tablet virtual keyboard is displayed on the screen. To close the tablet's virtual keyboard, touch a place on the screen where a text entry field is not displayed.
Step 8. Place the palm side of your dominant hand on the right side of the screen
To perform this step you can use both your right and left hands, the important thing is that the side of the palm and the outer profile of the little finger are in contact with the right side of the screen.
Step 9. Drag your hand across the screen to the left at a constant speed
This way the tablet will automatically take a screenshot. When the zoom out of the screen is activated for a few moments you will know that the screenshot has been captured correctly.
Your tablet may also vibrate or beep to confirm screenshot capture
Step 10. Review the screenshot
After taking the screenshot you can view the corresponding image by following these instructions:
- Notification bar - slide your finger down the screen from the top, then tap the notification message Screenshot captured.
- Gallery app - launch the app Tunnel, select the tab Album, tap the album Screenshots, then select the image you want to view full screen.
Method 3 of 3: Using the Easy Screenshot App
Step 1. Download the Easy Screenshot app
If you can't use the tablet keys or the "Palm Drag and Drop" feature to take the screenshot, you can download a free app created specifically for this purpose:
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Log in to Play Store by touching the icon
;
- Tap the search bar;
- Type keywords screenshot easy;
- Select the app Easy Screenshot from the list of results;
- Push the button Install.
Step 2. Launch the Easy Screenshot app
Push the button You open displayed on the Google Play Store page after installation is complete or tap the screenshot Easy app's camera icon located in the "Applications" panel.
Step 3. Press the Allow button when prompted
This way the Screenshot Easy app will have access to the images saved on the device.
The program may ask you to start capturing the screenshot, if so, press the button Cancel before continuing.
Step 4. Activate the gray "Overlapping Icons" slider
moving it to the right.
It will turn blue and a camera icon will appear on the tablet screen even when the Easy Screenshot app is minimized.
Step 5. Press the Start Acquisition button
It is blue in color and located at the top of the screen.
Step 6. Press the Start Now button when prompted
This way the Easy Screenshot app will be ready to take the screenshot.
Step 7. View the content that will be the subject of the screenshot on the screen
Launch the app you want or view the web page, photo or video you want to take a screenshot of.
Step 8. Tap the camera icon
It should have appeared in the upper left corner of the screen. This will take the screenshot and after a few seconds the resulting image will be displayed within the Easy Screenshot app.
Step 9. Save the screenshot
After the screenshot image has appeared within the application you can save it in the device gallery by following these instructions:
- Push the button ⋮ located in the upper right corner of the screen;
- Choose the voice Save;
- Push the button Save with name;
- Tap the option Android device when required;
- Push the button Save when required.
Step 10. View the screenshot
The resulting image from the screenshot will be stored in the "Download" folder of the Gallery app:
- Launch the device's Gallery app;
- Select the tab Album placed at the top of the screen;
- Choose the album Download;
- Select the screenshot you want to view on screen. It may take a few seconds for the image to be displayed in full resolution.
Step 11. When you have completed capturing the screenshot, delete the camera icon in the upper left corner of the screen
Launch the Easy Screenshot app again and press the button Stop the Acquisition located at the top of the screen.
