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Windows keys

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

KeyDescription

Windows 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:

<> : Open or close the Start menu

<> + <D>: Display the desktop

<> + <E>: Open Windows Explore

<> + <F>: Search for a file or folder

<> + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets

<> + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a

network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain)

<> + <M>: Minimizes all windows

<> + <R>: Open the Run dialog box

<> + <T>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar

<> + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center

<> + <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center

<> + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box

<> + <SHIFT+M>: Restore minimized windows to the desktop

<> + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D

<> + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar

<CTRL> + <> + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network)

<CTRL> + <> + <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to cycle through

 

 

 

 

programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Depending on your edition of Windows

 

 

 

 

 

Vista, some shortcuts may not function as

 

 

 

 

 

described.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Application

This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

key

opens the application's context menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Acer 3280 Series, 3240 Series, 3290 Series manual Windows keys, KeyDescription

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