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