how to screenshot on a gateway laptop

Taking a screenshot on a Gateway laptop can usually be done in a few simple steps, similar to other Windows-based systems, since Gateway laptops typically run on Windows Operating System. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you capture your screen:

Using the Print Screen (PrtScn) Button

Most Gateway laptops come with a ‘Print Screen’ key that can be used to take a screenshot.

1. Locate the ‘Print Screen’ (often abbreviated as ‘PrtScn’ or ‘PRT SC’) key on your Gateway laptop’s keyboard. It’s commonly situated in the top-right area, near the Function keys.
2. To capture the entire screen:
   • Press the ‘PrtScn’ key. This will take a screenshot of your entire desktop and copy it to the clipboard.
3. To capture only the active window:
   • Bring the window you want to capture to focus by clicking on it.
   • Hold down the ‘Alt’ key and then press the ‘PrtScn’ key.
4. To take a screenshot and save it as a file automatically:
   • Press the Windows logo key + ‘PrtScn’. Your screen will dim for a brief moment to indicate that you have taken a screenshot, and the screenshot will be saved to the Screenshots folder inside your Pictures library.
5. To view and edit the screenshot, open an image editing tool (like Paint), paste the screenshot from the clipboard by pressing Ctrl + V, and then save or edit the image as needed.

Using Snipping Tool

The Snipping Tool is a built-in Windows utility that allows for more flexibility when taking screenshots.

1. Type ‘Snipping Tool’ in the Windows search bar and click on the app to open it.
2. Click on ‘New’ to start a new screenshot.
3. Select the type of snip you wish to make—rectangular, free-form, window, or full-screen.
4. For rectangular or free-form snips, click and drag your mouse to define the area you want to capture.
5. For window snips, click on the window that you want to capture.
6. The screenshot will appear in the Snipping Tool window. From there, you can annotate, save, or share the snip.

Using Windows Snip & Sketch

This is a modern screenshot tool that provides more capabilities compared to the Snipping Tool.

1. Press the Windows logo key + Shift + S. The screen will dim and the cursor will change, allowing you to select an area to capture.
2. Select the kind of snip you want to make at the top of the screen—rectangular, free-form, window, or full-screen.
3. Once you make the snip, it will be copied to the clipboard and you will get a notification.
4. Click the notification to open the Snip & Sketch app where you can annotate, save, or share the screenshot.

Choose the method that best suits your needs. Whether you need a quick capture of the entire screen or a specific area, one of these methods will work for you on your Gateway laptop. Remember to check if your laptop’s keyboard requires you to use the ‘Fn’ (Function) key to access the ‘PrtScn’ functionality.