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Windows keys

The keyboa rd has two keys that perform Windows-spec ific func tions.

Hot keys

The c omputer employs hot keys or key c ombina tions to a c c ess most of
the computer’s c ontrols like sc reen brightness, volume output and the
BIO S Utility.
To a c tiva te hot ke ys, press a nd hold the Fn key before pressing the
other key in the hot key c ombina tion.
Key Description
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Sta rt button. C omb ina tions with this key perform
shortcut functions. Below are a few examples:
á + Tab (Activates next taskbar button)
á + E (Explores My C omputer)
á + F (Finds Doc ument)
á + M (Minim ize s All)
Shift + á + M (Undoes Minimize All)
á + R (Displays the Run... dialog box)
Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).
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