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Windows keys, Hotkeys - specifications

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English 14 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Application 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: < > + : Activates the next Taskbar button. < > + : Opens the My Computer window. < > + : Opens Help and Support Center. < > + : Opens the Search Results window. < > + : Opens the Run dialog box. < > + : Minimizes all windows. + < > + : Undoes the minimize all windows action. This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

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English
Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the
computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the
<Fn>
key before pressing the other key
in the hotkey combination.
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:
<
> + <Tab>:
Activates the next Taskbar button.
<
> + <E>:
Opens the My Computer window.
<
> + <F1>:
Opens Help and Support Center.
<
> + <F>:
Opens the Search Results window.
<
>
+ <R>:
Opens the Run dialog box.
<
> + <M>:
Minimizes all windows.
<Shift> + <
> + <M>:
Undoes the minimize all
windows action.
Application
key
This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse
button; it opens the application's context menu.