Acer TravelMate 8473 Acer TravelMate 6495T, TG and 8743, T, TG Service Guide - Page 29

Figure 1-10. Windows-specific Keys Table 1-9. Windows-specific Keys Key Windows Logo 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. 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: Restore minimized windows to the desktop +F1: Show the Help window + E: Open Windows Explorer +F: Search for a file or folder + D: Display the desktop Ctrl+ +F: Search for computers (if you are on a network) Ctrl+ +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 or 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: Display the System Properties dialog box +U: Open the Ease of Access Center window This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu. Hotkeys 0 The computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to access most computer controls. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the key in the combination. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21