Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform
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| Windows key | Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; |
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| it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of |
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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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| switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) |
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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 |
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| < > + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar |
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| <CTRL> + < > + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network) |
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| <CTRL> + < > + <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the |
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| Application | This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the |
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