Acer 4730G manual Windows Keys, Key Description

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:
	< >: Open or close the Start menu
	< > + <D>: Display the desktop
	< > + <E>: Open Windows Explore
	< > + <F>: Search for a file or folder
	< > + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
	< > + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or
	switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain)
	< > + <M>: Minimizes all windows
	< > + <R>: Open the Run dialog box
	< > + <T>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar
	< > + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center
	< > + <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center
	< > + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box
	< > + <SHIFT+M>: Restore minimized windows to the desktop
	< > + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
	< > + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
	<CTRL> + < > + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network)
	<CTRL> + < > + <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the
	taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
	Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function
	as described.
Application	This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the
key	application's context menu.

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