Taking and Sending Screenshots
Guide to Taking and Emailing a Screenshot
1. Taking a Screenshot
iPhone:
- Press Side Button + Volume Up simultaneously (or Home Button + Side/Top Button for older models).
- Screenshot appears in the bottom-left corner. Tap to edit/save, or swipe away to save automatically to Photos.
Android:
- Press Power Button + Volume Down together (varies by model).
- Alternatively, swipe down notification bar, tap Screenshot. Saved to Gallery/Photos.
Mac:
- Press Shift + Command (⌘) + 3 for full screen or Shift + Command (⌘) + 4 for a selected area.
- Screenshot saves to desktop or clipboard (add Control to copy to clipboard). Find in Finder > Desktop.
Windows PC:
- Press PrtSc (Print Screen) for full screen or Alt + PrtSc for active window.
- Open Paint or Photos, paste (Ctrl + V), and save as an image file.
- Or, use Windows + Shift + S to select an area, then paste/save.
2. Emailing a Screenshot
iPhone:
- Open Photos, select the screenshot.
- Tap Share (square with arrow), choose Mail.
- Enter recipient (e.g., Support@gigapeak.co.uk ), add subject/description, and tap Send.
Android:
- Open Gallery/Photos, select the screenshot.
- Tap Share, select your email app (e.g., Gmail).
- Enter recipient, subject, and details, then tap Send.
Mac:
- Open Mail app.
- Click New Message, drag screenshot from Desktop into the email or use File > Attach Files.
- Enter recipient, subject, and details, then click Send.
Windows PC:
- Open your email client (e.g., Outlook) or webmail (e.g., Gmail).
- Create a new email, click Attach (paperclip icon), and select the saved screenshot.
- Enter recipient, subject, and details, then click Send.
Tips:
- Ensure the screenshot captures relevant details (e.g., error messages for broadband issues).
- Contact Gigapeak support at Support@gigapeak.co.uk if sending for troubleshooting.
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