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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

key

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.

 

<

> + <R> Opens the Run dialog box.

 

<

> + <M> Minimises all windows.

 

<Shift> + < > + <M> Undoes the minimise all windows

 

(<

> + <M>) action

 

 

Application

This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse

key

button; it opens the application's context menu.

 

 

 

Hotkeys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.

To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

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Acer 2310 Series manual Windows keys, Hotkeys, Key Description