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English 30 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect 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: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < network) > + : Search for computers (if you are on a + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Application key Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described. This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.

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English
Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key
Description
Windows key
Pressed alone, this key has the same effect 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:
<
> :
Open or close the Start menu
<
> + <D>:
Display the desktop
<
> + <E>:
Open Windows Explore
<
> + <F>:
Search for a file or folder
<
> + <G>:
Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
<
> + <L>:
Lock your computer (if you are connected to a
network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a
network domain)
<
> + <M>:
Minimizes all windows
<
> + <R>:
Open the Run dialog box
<
> + <T>:
Cycle through programs on the taskbar
<
> + <U>:
Open Ease of Access Center
<
> + <X>:
Open Windows Mobility Center
<
> + <BREAK>:
Display the System Properties dialog box
<
> + <SHIFT+M>:
Restore minimized windows to the
desktop
<
> + <TAB>:
Cycle through programs on the taskbar by
using Windows Flip 3-D
<
> + <SPACEBAR>:
Bring all gadgets to the front and select
Windows Sidebar
<CTRL> + <
> + <F>:
Search for computers (if you are on a
network)
<CTRL> + <
> + <TAB>:
Use the arrow keys to cycle through
programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
Note:
Depending on your edition of Windows
Vista, some shortcuts may not function as
described.
Application
key
This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button;
it opens the application's context menu.