Windows Keys

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

 

 

 

Key

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 opens the

 

 

 

 

 

 

key

application's context menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Acer 7530G manual Windows Keys, Key Description

7530, 7530G specifications

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