Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15
Windows Keys 0
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Figure 1-9. Windows-specific Keys
Num Lock
Fn+F11
The key can be turned on/off via the internal keyboard (Fn+F11) or the
external keyboard/keypad. Num Lock affects the external
keyboard/keypad only.
Shift state is NOT required for the cursor movement by the numeric
keys.
The state of the Num Lock is not cha ng e d by th e at tachment/ re m ova l
(hot plug) of the external keyboard/keypad.
Scroll Lock
Fn+F12
When On, the screen moves one line up or down when pressing the up
or down cursor keys. Scroll Lock is not applicable for all applications.
Table 1-9. Windows-specific Keys
Key Description
Windows
Logo key
Pressed alone, this key has the sam e ef fe ct 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.
Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7:
: Open or close the Start menu
+R: Open the Run dialog box
+M: Minimizes all windows
Shift++M: Restore minimized windows to the desktop
+F1: Show the Help window
+ E: Open Windows Explorer
+F: Search for a file or folder
+ D: Display the desktop
Ctrl++F: Search for computers (if you are on a network)
Table 1-8. Keyboard Lock Keys
Lock Key Description