Acer 7740G manual Windows Keys, Special Key only for certain models

Windows Keys

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

Key	Description
Windows	Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start
key	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-
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	< > + <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.

Special Key (only for certain models)

You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.

The Euro symbol

1.Open a text editor or word processor.

2.Either press < > on the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.

NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

The US dollar sign

1.Open a text editor or word processor.

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