Chapter 1 21

Windows Keys

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

Hotkeys

Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling

various functions.

To use a hot key, first hold down the Fn key. Next, press the second key in combination. Finally, release both

keys.

Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock On
Number keys on embedded
keypad
Type numbers using
embedded keypad in the
normal way.
Cursor-control keys on
embedded keypad
Hold down the jkey while
using the cursor keys on the
embedded keypad.
Hold Fn key while using
cursor-control keys.
Main keyboard keys Hold down the Fn key while
typing letters using the
embedded keypad keys.
Simultaneously press the
j key for for capital
letters.
Type letters in the normal
way.
Key Description
Windows logo
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:
+ Tab (Activates the next Taskbar button)
+ E (Opens the My Computer window)
+ F1 (opens Help and Support)
+ F (opens the Find: All Files dialog box)
+ M (minimizes all windows)
j + Windows logo key + M (undoes the minimize all windows action)
+ R (opens the Run dialog box)
Application
key
This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens
the application’s context menu.