How to Print Screen on Lenovo Legion?

Capturing your screen on a Lenovo Legion laptop is straightforward, primarily utilizing built-in Windows functionalities. The most common and direct method is through a simple key combination.

The Primary Method: Windows Key + PrtScn

The quickest way to take a screenshot on your Lenovo Legion, capturing your entire screen and saving it directly to a file, is by pressing the Windows Key + PrtScn simultaneously.

Reference Information: By pressing the "Windows Key + PrtScn", your PC will take a screenshot and store it in the Screenshots folder within the Pictures library.

• Action: Press and hold the Windows Key, then press the PrtScn (Print Screen) key. On some compact keyboards or specific Legion models, the PrtScn key might be a secondary function, requiring you to also hold the Fn (Function) key (e.g., Fn + Windows Key + PrtScn). You'll typically see your screen dim briefly, indicating a screenshot has been taken.
• Result: A PNG image of your entire screen will be automatically saved.
• Location: You can find your saved screenshots by navigating to This PC > Pictures > Screenshots.

Different Ways to Take Screenshots on Your Lenovo Legion

Beyond the full-screen capture, Windows offers several versatile tools for more specific screenshot needs on your Lenovo Legion.

1. Capture to Clipboard (PrtScn Key Alone)

If you need a quick full-screen capture to paste into an email, document, or image editor without saving it as a separate file, use just the PrtScn key.

• Action: Simply press the PrtScn key (or Fn + PrtScn if it's a secondary function).
• Result: The current full screen is copied to your clipboard.
• Usage: Open an application like Paint, Word, Photoshop, or a chat window, and press Ctrl + V to paste the image.

2. Selective Screenshots (Snipping Tool / Snip & Sketch)

For capturing only a specific part of your screen or an active window, Windows provides powerful built-in tools.

• Access: Press Windows Key + Shift + S.
• Functionality:
  • Your screen will dim, and a small toolbar will appear at the top.
  • You can choose from different snipping modes:
    • Rectangular Snip: Drag a rectangle around the area you want to capture.
    • Free-form Snip: Draw any shape around an object.
    • Window Snip: Click on a specific window to capture just that window.
    • Full-screen Snip: Captures the entire screen, similar to Windows Key + PrtScn.
• Result: The selected area is copied to your clipboard. A notification will pop up, allowing you to open the "Snip & Sketch" app for immediate annotation, cropping, and saving.
• Benefit: Ideal for precise captures and immediate editing or sharing.

3. Gaming Screenshots (Xbox Game Bar)

For Lenovo Legion users, especially those into gaming, the Xbox Game Bar offers a convenient way to capture in-game moments without leaving your game.

• Access: Press Windows Key + G to open the Xbox Game Bar overlay.
• Screenshot Shortcut: Within the Game Bar, you can click the camera icon to take a screenshot, or use the dedicated shortcut Windows Key + Alt + PrtScn.
• Result: Screenshots are saved to your Videos > Captures folder.
• Benefit: Specifically designed for gaming environments, ensuring smooth capture.

Finding Your Screenshots

Regardless of the method used, knowing where your captures end up is crucial:

• Full Screen (Windows Key + PrtScn): Always saved as image files in This PC > Pictures > Screenshots.
• Clipboard (PrtScn alone, Windows Key + Shift + S): Not saved as a file until you paste it into an application and manually save it.
• Xbox Game Bar: Saved in This PC > Videos > Captures.

Quick Reference Table

Here's a summary of the common screenshot methods available on your Lenovo Legion:

By understanding these various methods, you can efficiently capture exactly what you need on your Lenovo Legion for any purpose.