HP dx2450 manual Using the Windows Logo Key, 5Windows Logo Key Functions

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Using the Windows Logo Key

Use the Windows Logo key in combination with other keys to perform certain functions available in the Windows operating system. Refer to the Keyboard on page 5 section to identify the Windows Logo key.

Table 1-5Windows Logo Key Functions

The following Windows Logo Key functions are available in Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows Vista.

Windows Logo Key

Displays or hides the Start menu

 

 

Windows Logo Key + d

Displays the Desktop

 

 

Windows Logo Key + m

Minimizes all open applications

 

 

Shift + Windows Logo Key + m

Undoes Minimize All

 

 

Windows Logo Key + e

Launches My Computer

 

 

Windows Logo Key + f

Launches Find Document

 

 

Windows Logo Key + Ctrl + f

Launches Find Computer

 

 

Windows Logo Key + F1

Launches Windows Help

 

 

Windows Logo Key + l

Locks the computer if you are connected to a network domain, or

 

allows you to switch users if you are not connected to a network

 

domain

 

 

Windows Logo Key + r

Launches the Run dialog box

 

 

Windows Logo Key + u

Launches the Utility Manager

 

 

Windows Logo Key + Tab

Cycles through the Taskbar buttons (Windows XP)

 

Cycles through programs on the Taskbar using the Windows Flip

 

3-D (Windows Vista)

In addition to the Windows Logo Key functions described above, the following functions are also available in Microsoft Windows Vista.

Ctrl + Windows Logo Key + Tab

Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the Taskbar by

 

using Windows Flip 3-D

 

 

Windows Logo Key + Spacebar

Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar

 

 

Windows Logo Key + g

Cycle through Sidebar gadgets

 

 

Windows Logo Key + u

Launches Ease of Access Center

 

 

Windows Logo Key + x

Launches Windows Mobility Center

 

 

Windows Logo Key + any number key

Launches the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the position that

 

corresponds to the number (for example, Windows Logo Key + 1

 

launches the first shortcut in the Quick Launch menu)

 

 

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide dx2450 Microtower Model Hardware Reference Guide About This Book Iv About This Book Table of contents Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge Product Features Standard Configuration FeaturesFront Panel Components 1Front Panel ComponentsMedia Card Reader Components 2Media Card Reader ComponentsRear Panel Components 3Rear Panel ComponentsKeyboard 4Keyboard ComponentsUsing the Windows Logo Key 5Windows Logo Key FunctionsSerial Number Location 6Serial Number and Product ID LocationHardware Upgrades Removing the Computer Access Panel 1Removing the Computer Access PanelReplacing the Computer Access Panel 2Replacing the Computer Access Panel Hardware UpgradesRemoving the Front Bezel 3Removing the Front BezelRemoving Bezel Blanks Replacing the Front Bezel 5Replacing the Front BezelInstalling Additional Memory DIMMsDDR2-SDRAM DIMMs Populating Dimm Sockets Description Socket ColorInstalling DIMMs Enww Removing or Installing an Expansion Card 1Expansion Slot LocationsRemoving or Installing an Expansion Card 11Removing a Standard PCI Expansion Card Hardware Upgrades Enww Enww Drive Positions 15Drive PositionsInstalling Additional Drives 16Extra Drive Retainer Screws Location Hardware UpgradesInstalling Additional Drives System Board Drive Connections 2System Board Drive ConnectionsRemoving an Optical Drive 19Removing the Optical Drive Hardware Upgrades Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay 20Installing the Optical DriveRemoving an External 3.5-inch Drive Enww Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay 24Removing a 3.5-inch Device Media Card Reader ShownEnww Removing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive Enww 30Removing the Hard Drive Hardware Upgrades Installing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive 31Installing the Hard Drive in the Drive Cage33Installing the Hard Drive Cage Hardware Upgrades Enww Specifications Table A-1SpecificationsRated Input Current maximum Battery Replacement Type Enww Installing a Security Lock External Security DevicesCable Lock Padlock HP Business PC Security LockEnww Enww Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic DamageGrounding Methods Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Optical Drive Precautions CleaningSafety Shipping PreparationIndex Enww