This article explains how to take a screenshot using an HP computer. Since all HP systems default to the Windows operating system, this article explains how to take a screenshot using this type of operating system.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Using the Keyboard (Windows 8 and Windows 10)
Step 1. Locate the Print button
It is usually located at the top right of the keyboard, near the key Canc.
- If the keyboard you are using has a numeric keypad (located on the right side), the Stamp it is located within the group of keys visible on the left of the keypad, at the top of the keyboard.
- Note if the wording "Stamp" (or similar) is located at the top or bottom of the key in question. If it is displayed at the bottom of the key, below another option, it means that you may need to press the function key as well in order to use the on-screen content capture functionality Fn. This scenario often occurs when using laptop computers.
Step 2. Locate the ⊞ Win ("Windows") key on your keyboard
It features the Windows logo and is usually located at the bottom left of the keyboard, next to the space bar.
Step 3. If necessary, also find the location of the Fn key
If the wording "Stamp" appears at the bottom of the key (sometimes with a different color from the text at the top of the key), instead of being displayed at the top, it means that to use this function you must press and hold the key Fn.
Normally the key Fn it is located in the lower left part of the keyboard.
Step 4. Make sure that the content you have chosen as the subject of the screenshot is displayed on the screen
Launch the program or view the web page you want to insert in the screenshot.
Step 5. Press and hold the ⊞ Win key
Make sure you hold it down as you follow the instructions in the next step.
If "Stamp" is displayed at the bottom of the key, below another option, remember to also hold down the key Fn.
Step 6. At this point, press and hold the Print button
You shouldn't need to press it for more than a second.
Make sure you hold down the ⊞ Win key while performing this step
Step 7. When the screen brightness changes slightly for a moment, release any keys you are pressing
This signal indicates that the operating system has successfully created the screenshot of the content displayed on the screen.
If the screen brightness does not change, try releasing the key Stamp and press it again. If nothing happens, try holding down the key as well Fn, if you haven't done so before, or release it if you were already using it.
Step 8. View your screenshots
The files containing the screenshot images will be automatically saved in the "Pictures" system folder. Follow these instructions to view the screenshots:
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Open the "File Explorer" window
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- Click on the folder Images displayed in the left sidebar of the "File Explorer" window;
- Double click on the "Screenshots" directory inside the "Pictures" folder;
- Double-click the screenshot icon you want to view.
Method 2 of 3: Using the Keyboard (All Windows Versions)
Step 1. Locate the Print button
It is usually located at the top right of the keyboard near the key Canc.
- If the keyboard you are using has a numeric keypad (located on the right side), the Stamp it is located within the group of keys visible to the left of the keypad at the top of the keyboard.
- Note if the wording "Stamp" (or similar) is located at the top or bottom of the key in question. If it is displayed at the bottom of the key, below another option, it means that you may need to press the function key as well in order to use the on-screen content capture functionality Fn. This scenario often occurs when using portable computers.
Step 2. If necessary, also find the location of the Fn key
If the wording "Stamp" appears at the bottom of the key (sometimes with a different color from the text at the top of the key), instead of being displayed at the top, it means that to use this function, you must press and hold the key. Fn.
Normally the key Fn it is located in the lower left part of the keyboard.
Step 3. Make sure that the content you have chosen as the subject of the screenshot is displayed on the screen
Launch the program or view the web page you want to insert in the screenshot.
Step 4. Press the Print button
The screenshot of the content displayed on the computer screen will be temporarily stored in the system clipboard.
- In this case, you will not receive any notification that the screenshot has been captured.
- If "Stamp" is displayed at the bottom of the key, below another option, remember to also hold down the key Fn.
Step 5. Access the "Start" menu by clicking on the icon
It features the Windows logo and is located in the lower left corner of the desktop. Alternatively, press the ⊞ Win key on your keyboard.
Step 6. Start the Paint program
Type in the keyword paint, then click on the icon Paint which will appear at the top of the "Start" menu.
Step 7. Paste the screenshot into the program
Press the key combination Ctrl + V. The screenshot image will be displayed inside the "Paint" window.
- Alternatively, to obtain the same result, you can click on the icon Paste located in the upper left part of the "Paint" window.
- If the screenshot does not appear, you will need to capture it again, but this time try holding down the function key Fn (if you have already used the key in the previous attempt Fn, now don't use it).
Step 8. Click on the File menu
It is located in the upper left of the screen. A list of options will be displayed.
Step 9. Select the Save As item
It is one of the options listed within the menu File. A small submenu will appear.
Step 10. Select the file format to save
Click on the item PNG or JPEG present in the menu that appeared. The "File Explorer" system window will appear.
- Ideally, you should use the PNG, since it guarantees the original quality level of the image, unlike the compressed JPEG format where instead there is a loss of information that negatively impact the quality of the photo. However, JPEG files take up much less disk space than-p.webp" />
Step 11. Name the new file
Type the name you want to give the screenshot into the "File Name" text field at the bottom of the dialog box.
Step 12. Select the destination folder
Click on the directory where you want to save the file using the left sidebar of the "Save As" window.
Step 13. Click the Save button
It is located at the bottom of the window. The screenshot will be saved in the chosen folder.
Method 3 of 3: Using the Snipping Tool Program
Step 1. Access the "Start" menu by clicking on the icon
It features the Windows logo and is located in the lower left corner of the desktop. Alternatively, press the ⊞ Win key on your keyboard.
Step 2. Launch the Snipping Tool program
Type the snipping tool keywords into the search bar, then click on the icon Snipping tool appeared at the top of the "Start" menu.
Step 3. Set the "Rectangular Capture" operation mode
Click on the button Mode displayed at the top of the program window, then click on the option Rectangular capture from the drop-down menu that appeared. This will set the Snipping Tool program to the "Rectangular Capture" operating mode and the screen will appear covered with a semitransparent white veil.
From now on, the "Rectangle Capture" feature will be the default mode in which the program will start, so you can simply click on the button New one placed in the upper left part of the program to be able to capture a new screenshot.
Step 4. Drag the mouse pointer along the area of the screen you want to include in the screenshot
The indicated screen section will be surrounded by a thin red line.
If you need to take a screenshot of the entire screen, drag the mouse pointer to the lower right corner starting from the upper left corner
Step 5. Release the left mouse button
When you release the indicated key, the screenshot will be taken automatically and will be displayed inside the program window.
Step 6. Save the screenshot
To save the scanned image as a file on your computer, follow these instructions:
- Click on the "Save Snapshot" icon in the shape of a floppy disk located at the top of the program window;
- Assign a name to the file by typing it in the "File name" text field;
- Select the folder in which to save the screenshot using the left sidebar of the appeared window;
- Click on the button Save.
Step 7. Try using the Snipping Tool's other modes of operation
Click on the button Mode displayed at the top of the window. A drop-down menu will appear with the following options, each of which allows you to take a screenshot in a different way:
- Free Format Capture - allows you to select the screen area to include in the freehand screenshot using the mouse pointer to draw. When the path displayed on the screen delimits a closed area and the left mouse button is released, the screenshot will be automatically captured;
- Capture window - allows you to take a screenshot of only the currently active window (for example that of the internet browser), without including the other contents visible on the screen.
