Acer M1640, 1640Z manual Windows keys, Hotkeys, Key Description

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Windows keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Key

Description

Windows key

Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on

 

the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu.

 

It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety

 

of functions:

<> + <Tab>: Activates the next Taskbar button.

<> + <E>: Opens the My Computer window.

<> + <F1>: Opens Help and Support Center.

<> + <F>: Opens the Search Results window.

<> + <R>: Opens the Run dialog box.

<> + <M>: Minimizes all windows.

<Shift> + <> + <M>: Undoes the minimize all

 

 

 

windows action.

 

 

 

 

Application

 

This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse

 

key

 

 

button; it opens the application's context menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotkeys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.

To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

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