Table 1-8. Keyboard Lock Keys

Lock Key

Description

Num Lock

The key can be turned on/off via the internal keyboard (Fn+F11) or the

Fn+F11

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 changed by the attachment/removal

 

(hot plug) of the external keyboard/keypad.

 

 

Scroll Lock

When On, the screen moves one line up or down when pressing the up

Fn+F12

or down cursor keys. Scroll Lock is not applicable for all applications.

 

 

Windows Keys

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

Figure 1-9. Windows-specific Keys

Table 1-9. Windows-specific Keys

Key

Description

Windows

Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows

Logo key

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)

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