Windows Keys
The keyboard has one key that performs
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+ <D> Displays the desktop.
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| + <E> Opens the Windows Explore. | |
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| + <F> Opens the Search: All Files dialog box. | |
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| + <G> Cycles through Sidebar gadgets. | |
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| + <L> Locks your computer (if you are | |
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| + <F1> Opens Help and Support. | |
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| + <M> Minimizes all windows. | |
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| + <R> Opens the Run dialog box. | |
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| + <T> Cycles through programs no the taskbar. | |
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| + <U> Opens Ease of Access Center. | |
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| + <X> Opens Windows Mobility Center. | |
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| + <Shift> + <M> Restores the minimized | |
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| + <Tab> Activates next taskbar button. | |
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| + <Space Bar> Brings all gadgets to the front | |
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| <Ctrl> + | + <Tab> Uses the arrow keys to cycle |
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