Taking Screen Shots

You can take a snapshot of your screen or an individual application window using the Take Screenshots utility. Start it by pressing Print to take a screen shot of the entire desktop or by pressing Alt+Print to take a screen shot of the currently active window or dialog box. You may also start the application via Computer+More Applications+System+Take Screenshot.

When you take a screen shot, the Save Screenshot dialog box opens. To save the screen shot as an image file, enter the filename for the screen shot and choose a location from the drop-down list.

Figure 2.10. Save Screenshot Dialog Box

Save Screenshot Dialog Box

You can also use GIMP to take screen shots. In GIMP, click File+Create+Screenshot, select an area, choose a delay and then click Snap.