
Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform 
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 | Windows | Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start | 
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 | < >: Open or close the Start menu | 
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 | < > + <D>: Display the desktop | 
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 | < > + <E>: Open Windows Explore | 
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 | < > + <F>: Search for a file or folder | 
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 | < > + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets | 
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 | < > + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or | 
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 | < > + <M>: Minimizes all windows | 
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 | < > + <R>: Open the Run dialog box | 
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 | < > + <T>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar | 
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 | < > + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center | 
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 | < > + <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center | 
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 | < > + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box | 
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 | < > + <SHIFT+M>: Restore minimized windows to the desktop | 
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 | < > + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3- | 
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 | < > + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows | 
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 | Sidebar | 
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 | <CTRL> + < > + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network) | 
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 | Application | This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the | 
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Special Key (only for certain models)
You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the 
The Euro symbol
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Either press < > on the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the 
NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
The US dollar sign
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
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