Screen Capture is part of the Mac OS X Panther operating system, which means that it is available with every application that works with OS X. You can trigger Screen Capture via several keyboard shortcuts.
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Don't be confused by the Image Capture program found in the Applications directory. Despite its name, this application does not capture screenshot images. Its actual role is to import images from a digital camera. It can also be used to network and share a digital camera or scanner. |
- To capture the entire screen, press Command+Shift+3.
- To capture part of a screen, press Command+Shift+4.
- The cursor will then turn into a cross-hairs icon. Click and drag over an area to select it. When you release the mouse button, the image is taken, and you'll hear a snapshot sound.