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Basic Operation
To Use the Windows and Applications Keys
The Windows key brings up the Windows Start menu. This is the same as selecting the Start button on the taskbar.
The Applications key brings up the shortcut menu for the selected item. This is the same menu that appears when you
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Windows key+E | Runs Windows Explorer. |
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Windows key+F1 | Runs Windows Help. |
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Windows key+F | Runs Windows Find: Search. |
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Windows key+M | Minimizes all displayed windows. |
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Shift+Windows key+M | Returns all minimized windows to |
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Windows key+R | Runs the Windows Run dialog box. |
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