Taking screenshots is very similar among Windows 8.1 devices. I've just received the Surface 3 and use six methods to take a screenshot. Method 1: The easiest way to take a screenshot on the Surface 3 is by pressing and holding the Windows button and then pressing the volume down button.The screen dims for a second and the image is saved in the Screenshots folder of the Pictures library.aking screenshots is very similar among Windows 8.1 devices. I've just received the Surface 3 and use six methods to take a screenshot. Method 1: The easiest way to take a screenshot on the Surface 3 is by pressing and holding the Windows button and then pressing the volume down button.