Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform
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Windows Logo | Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start | ||||
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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: Undo minimize all windows
<> + <F1>: Show the help window
<> + <E>: Open Windows Explorer
<> + <F>: Search for a file or folder
<> + <D>: Show the desktop
<CTRL> + <> + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network)
<> + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain)
<CTRL> + <> + <TAB>: Moves focus from Start menu, to the Quick Launch toolbar, to the system tray (use RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW to move focus to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray)
<> + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar
<> + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box
Functions supported by Windows XP:
< | > + <BREAK>: Show the System Properties dialog box |
< | > + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center |
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Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the | |
application's context menu. |
Hardware Specifications and Configurations |