How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Notebook 10 Pro: all ways with explanations

Notebook Xiaomi Notebook 10 Pro (including modifications 10 Pro Max and 10 Pro 2023) run Windows 10/11 with a proprietary shell MIUI for PC. Despite the customized interface, the mechanisms for creating screenshots here are standard for the Microsoft ecosystem - but with nuances associated with keyboard drivers and preinstalled software. If you are used to Xiaomi smartphones, where the screenshot is made by a gesture or power button, the laptop algorithm is different.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways, from classic hotkeys to little-known features of MIUI for PC. Particular attention will be paid to the problems that users have — for example, when the PrtSc key does not work or the screenshot is saved to an unexpected folder, and you will learn how to configure automatic saving of screenshots to the Mi Cloud cloud (if this feature is available in your region).

1. Standard Windows Hot Keys

The most versatile method that works on any Windows laptop is the PrtSc (Print Screen) key combination. On the Xiaomi Notebook 10 Pro, it is located in the upper right corner of the keyboard, next to Delete.

• 🖥️ PrtSc – copies the full screenshot to the clipboard (you need to insert into Paint, Word or other editor).
• 🖼️ Win + PrtSc - saves a screenshot directly to the folder This computer → Images → Screenshots (file in.png format).
• 🎯 Alt + PrtSc – only copies an active window (e.g., browser or application) to the buffer).
• 🔄 Win + Shift + S – calls the Scissors tool to highlight the screen area (the result is copied to the buffer).

On the Xiaomi Notebook 10 Pro, the PrtSc key sometimes requires additional Fn pressing (functional key).This depends on the BIOS version and the keyboard drivers.

1. Check if the Fn Lock indicator is on (usually on the Esc key). If so, press Fn + Esc to turn off the lock.
2. Update the keyboard driver through Device Manager (keyboard section).

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi Notebook 10 Pro models (especially with the OLED-screenshots via PrtSc can be saved in.jpg instead of.png. MIUI for PC. To change the format, use third-party utilities (see section 4).

2. Scissors Tool (Snipping Tool)

Windows 10/11 has a built-in Scissors utility (or Snipping Tool in English) that allows you to take late screenshots, highlight arbitrary areas, and even record video from the screen. On the Xiaomi Notebook 10 Pro, it can be run in three ways:

• 🔍 Through Search: Press Win + S, enter Scissors and select the application.
• 📁 Through the Start Menu: Start → Standard. → Scissors.
• ⌨️ Hot keys: Win + Shift + S (the area allocation mode will open).

After starting, select one of the modes:

The image is automatically copied to the clipboard. To save it to a file, click on the notification in the lower right corner of the screen or open the "Scissors" and manually save the image through File → Save as.

Turn off notifications (they can get into the frame)|Close the extra windows |Check screen resolution (optimum 100% scale)|Tune delay if you want to capture the context menu-->

3. branded functions of MIUI for PC

Xiaomi laptops come with a pre-installed MIUI for PC shell that adds a few unique screenshot features that may not be available on “pure” Windows, so they’re worth exploring separately.

The most useful option is to save quickly to Mi Cloud, to activate it:

1. Open Settings → Accounts → Mi Cloud
2. Sign in with your Xiaomi account (if not authorized).
3. Enable the option of synchronizing screenshots.

Now, all images taken via Win + PrtSc will automatically upload to the cloud and be available on other Xiaomi devices (smartphones, tablets), which only works when connected to Wi-Fi and can take up to 5 minutes to download large screenshots (for example, with 4K resolution).

Another exclusive feature is the screenshot editor with previews, and after you create a picture through PrtSc, a thumbnail appears in the lower right corner.

• ✏️ Add text or drawings.
• 📏 Cut the edges.
• 🔍 Enlarge individual fragments.
• 🌐 Share directly on Telegram, WeChat or Mi Community.

⚠️ Warning: If after Windows update, the screenshot editor stopped opening, reset your settings MIUI for PC via ms-settings:miui-reset (enter it in search or in the Win window) + R).

4. Third-party programs for screenshots

If embedded tools don't suit you, consider specialized tools that offer advanced features like video recording, text recognition (OCR), automatic cloud upload, and even AI-enabled image editing.

Top.-3 Programs for Xiaomi Notebook 10 Pro:

For ShareX installation (recommended for most users):

1. Download the installation file from the official website.
2. When installing, uncheck unnecessary components (e.g. Greenshot, if offered).
3. Start the program and set the hot keys in Settings → Hot keys.

Example of setting up ShareX to automatically save screenshots to folder D:\Screenshots:

[Main]


UseCustomUploadersConfigPath=false




AfterCaptureJob=CopyImageToClipboard




AfterCaptureJob=SaveImageToFile




SaveImagePath=D:\Screenshots\$y-$M-$d_$H-$m-$s.png

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In ShareX, you can set up automatic screenshots to upload to Google Drive or Dropbox. Go to Settings → Downloads and add an account to do this.

5. Screenshot Problems and Solutions

Xiaomi Notebook 10 Pro users often encounter common screenshot errors, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

• 🔴 PrtSc key not working Reason: Keyboard driver conflict or Fn Lock mode enabled Solution: Update the driver through Device Manager or reinstall MIUI for PC Control Center.
• 📁 Screenshots are not saved to the folder Reason: Lack of rights to write to Images\Screenshots. Solution: Run Explorer on behalf of the administrator, go to the folder and configure permissions.
• 🖼️ Black screen in screenshot Cause: Hardware acceleration of graphics or problems with the graphics card driver.Solution: Update the driver Intel/NVIDIA or disable hardware acceleration in the browser settings.
• 🔍 Low quality screenshot Reason: Screen scaling (not 100%) Solution: Return scale to standard in Settings → System system → Display.

If the problem is not solved, try resetting the graphics settings:

1. Press Win + R, enter dxdiag and press Enter.
2. Go to the Screen tab.
3. Press Reset all settings (if the button is active).

6. Alternative ways: Game mode and PowerShell

Few people know, but on the Xiaomi Notebook 10 Pro you can take screenshots using the Windows gaming panel (even if you are not playing), this method is convenient for capturing videos or screenshots in full-screen applications.

1. Press Win + G.
2. In the panel that opens, click on the screenshot icon (or use Win + Alt + PrtSc).
3. Screenshot will be saved in Video → Capture.

PowerShell is a great tool for advanced users, and you can take screenshots on a schedule or in the background, and you can use it to save a screenshot to a file.

Add-Type -AssemblyName System.Windows.Forms


$screen = [System.Windows.Forms.Screen]::PrimaryScreen.Bounds




$bitmap = New-Object System.Drawing.Bitmap($screen.Width, $screen.Height)




$graphics = [System.Drawing.Graphics]::FromImage($bitmap)




$graphics.CopyFromScreen($screen.Location, [System.Drawing.Point]::Empty, $screen.Size)




$bitmap.Save("C:\screenshot_$(Get-Date -Format 'yyyy-MM-dd_HH-mm-ss').png", [System.Drawing.Imaging.ImageFormat]::Png)

To use this script:

1. Open Notepad and insert the code.
2. Save a file with the.ps1 extension (e.g. screenshot.ps1).
3. Run PowerShell on behalf of the administrator and execute the command: Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser (Allows Script Execution).
4. Start your script:.\screenshot.ps1.

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Windows Game Bar (Win + G) is the only way to take a screenshot in full screen mode (such as in a game or presentation) when the standard hotkeys are locked.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi Notebook 10 Pro