How To Take Screenshots – Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Learn how to take screenshots on your Samsung Galaxy Note 3. You can capture the screen using multiple methods.

Screen capture using S Pen: Method 1

• To take a screen capture, hold the S Pen button and press and hold the S Pen anywhere on the screen. Files are saved in the Apps > My Files > All > Device storage > Pictures > Screenshots folder. You can also find them in your Gallery in the Screenshots album.

Write on any Screen after Capture

• To write on a screen capture, use the pen to draw or write.
• Files are saved in the Apps > My Files > All > Device storage > Pictures > Screenshots folder

Screen capture using Palm motion: Method 2

• From the Motions and gestures screen, tap Palm motion.
• Tap the ON/OFF icon at the top of your screen to activate Palm motion.
• Once enabled, you can capture any on-screen information swiping across the screen. In a single motion, press the side of your hand on the screen and swipe form left to right. (as shown in the picture)
• The image is then copied to the clipboard.
• Tap the ON/OFF icon to turn it on.

Screen capture using S Pen Scrapbooker: Method 3

S Pen – Using Screen Write

• Remove the S Pen from its slot.
• Hover over the screen and press the S Pen button.
• From the Air Command menu, select (Screen Write).
• The current on-screen elements are shot and then displayed as an editable image.
• Tap to open the Pen settings menu and adjust the pen color and thickness.
• Begin to write on the image and tap (Save) to store the new image.
• Results are stored in the My Files > All > Device storage > Pictures > Screenshots folder.

Traditional Screen Capture: Method 4

• Touch and hold the Power/Lock Key and Home button to capture and save an image of the current screen.

Note: A copy of the screenshot is automatically saved to the clipboard.

To view the screen shots:

• From a Home screen, touch Apps > My Files icon.
• Touch storage > emulated > O > Pictures > Screenshots.
• Touch a screen capture file to display it.