Keyboard, Using the Windows Logo Key

Keyboard

Figure 1-4Keyboard Components

Table 1-3Keyboard Components

1	Function Keys	Perform special functions depending on the software application being used.

2	Editing Keys	Include the following: Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down.

3	Status Lights	Indicate the status of the computer and keyboard settings (Num Lock, Caps
		Lock, and Scroll Lock).

4	Numeric Keys	Work like a calculator keypad.

5	Arrow Keys	Used to navigate through a document or Web site. These keys allow you to
		move left, right, up, and down, using the keyboard instead of the mouse.

6	Ctrl Keys	Used in combination with another key; their effect depends on the application
		software you are using.

7	Application Key1	Used (like the right mouse button) to open pop-up menus in a Microsoft Office
		application. May perform other functions in other software applications.

8	Windows Logo Keys1	Used to open the Start menu in Microsoft Windows. Used in combination with
		other keys to perform other functions.

9	Alt Keys	Used in combination with another key; their effect depends on the application
		software you are using.

1Keys available in select geographic regions.

Using the Windows Logo Key

Use the Windows Logo key in combination with other keys to perform certain functions available in the Windows operating system. Refer to Keyboard on page 4 to identify the Windows Logo key.

Table 1-4Windows Logo Key Functions

The following Windows Logo Key functions are available in Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, and Micorosft Windows 7.

4 Chapter 1 Product Features

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8000 specifications

The Hitachi 8000 series is a well-established line of excavators known for their robustness, versatility, and advanced technology. Primarily designed for demanding construction and mining environments, these machines are built to deliver exceptional performance, efficiency, and operator comfort.

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