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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Take a screenshot

Save a picture of whatever is currently on the screen.

Lenovo tablet · AndroidAbout 1 minutes3 steps · 3 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 3

Show what you want to save

Open the page, message or app you want in the picture.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example Your screen screen with The information you want to keep highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Show what you want to save

Open the page, message or app you want in the picture.

Example Your screen screen with The information you want to keep highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Press both buttons

Press the Power and Volume Down buttons together, then release them quickly.

Example Device buttons screen with Press together highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Find the picture

Tap the small preview if you want to edit it, or find it later in Photos or Gallery.

Example Screenshot saved screen with Preview highlighted.
Step 3

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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