Capture The Perfect Moment: How To Screenshot On Asus Vivobook Like A Pro

Are you an ASUS Vivobook user looking for an easy and quick way to capture your screen? Look no further! This comprehensive guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to screenshot in ASUS Vivobook, whether you’re using a Windows or Mac operating system.

1. Using the Keyboard Shortcut (Windows)

Step 1: Locate the Print Screen Key

On your ASUS Vivobook keyboard, look for the “Print Screen” or “PrtScn” key. It’s typically located in the upper-right corner of the keyboard, near the function keys.

Step 2: Press the Print Screen Key

When you want to capture the entire screen, simply press the “Print Screen” key. If you want to capture only a specific area of the screen, press the “Alt” key and the “Print Screen” key simultaneously.

Step 3: Open a Paint or Image Editing Program

After pressing the “Print Screen” key, the screenshot is temporarily stored in your computer’s clipboard. To save the screenshot as an image file, you’ll need to open a paint or image editing program such as Microsoft Paint, Photoshop, or GIMP.

Step 4: Paste the Screenshot

Once you’ve opened the image editing program, press “Ctrl” and “V” simultaneously to paste the screenshot into the program. You can now edit, save, or share the screenshot as needed.

2. Using the Snipping Tool (Windows)

Step 1: Open the Snipping Tool

In Windows 10 and later, you can use the built-in Snipping Tool to capture screenshots. To open the Snipping Tool, press the “Windows” key and type “Snipping Tool.”

Step 2: Select the Capture Mode

The Snipping Tool offers four capture modes:

• Free-form Snip: Allows you to draw a custom shape around the area you want to capture.
• Rectangular Snip: Allows you to capture a rectangular area of the screen.
• Window Snip: Allows you to capture a specific window.
• Full-screen Snip: Captures the entire screen.

Step 3: Capture the Screenshot

Once you’ve selected the desired capture mode, click on the “New” button in the Snipping Tool toolbar. The screen will dim, and you can then use your mouse to select the area you want to capture.

Step 4: Save the Screenshot

After capturing the screenshot, the Snipping Tool will display a preview of the image. You can then click on the “Save” button to save the screenshot as an image file.

3. Using the Command Key (Mac)

Step 1: Locate the Command Key

On your ASUS Vivobook keyboard, the Command key is typically located on the bottom-left corner of the keyboard, next to the “Alt” key. It’s usually labeled with a “⌘” symbol.

Step 2: Press the Command Key and the Shift Key

To capture the entire screen, press the “Command” key and the “Shift” key simultaneously. If you want to capture only a specific area of the screen, press the “Command” key, the “Shift” key, and the “4” key simultaneously.

Step 3: Select the Area to Capture

If you pressed the “Command” key, the “Shift” key, and the “4” key, you’ll see a crosshair cursor. Use the crosshair cursor to select the area you want to capture.

Step 4: Save the Screenshot

After selecting the area you want to capture, release the mouse button. The screenshot will be saved as a PNG file on your desktop.

4. Using the Grab Utility (Mac)

Step 1: Open the Grab Utility

In macOS, you can use the built-in Grab Utility to capture screenshots. To open the Grab Utility, press the “Command” key and the “Space” key simultaneously. Then, type “Grab” and select the Grab Utility from the search results.

Step 2: Select the Capture Mode

The Grab Utility offers four capture modes:

• Selection: Allows you to capture a specific area of the screen.
• Window: Allows you to capture a specific window.
• Screen: Captures the entire screen.
• Timed Screen: Allows you to capture the screen after a specified delay.

Step 3: Capture the Screenshot