Acer 7730A manual Windows keys, Key Description

Windows keys

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

		key
	Windows		Application key
Key				Description
Windows	Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button.
key	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 notebook (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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