Windows Keys
The keyboard has one key that performs
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+ <Tab> Activates next taskbar button.
+ <E> Opens the My Computer window
+ <F1> Opens Help and Support.
+ <F> Opens the Search: All Files dialog box.
+ <R> Opens the Run dialog box.
+ <M> Minimizes all windows.
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+ <M> Undoes the minimize all windows action.
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Application key | mouse button; it opens the application’s context | |
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Hot Keys
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 hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
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| Hot key help | Displays help on hot keys. |
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| <Fn>+<F2> |
| Acer eSettings | Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. |
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| <Fn>+<F3> |
| Acer ePower | Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer |
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| <Fn>+<F4> |
| Sleep | Puts the computer in Sleep mode. |
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