I must have a heavy hand: every time I'd try to shoot a screenshot on the iPad, following all the directions I've read on other sites, I'd end up turning off the iPad instead.

Here's how to shoot a screenshot without shutting down the iPad:

1. Step 1. Hold down the round Home button at the bottom of the screen.
2. Step 2. While holding the Home button down, quickly click and release the Power button at the top right of the iPad.