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Windows keys

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5 Hotkey + < > Icon Function Volume down Description Decreases the sound volume. English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Description Pressed alone it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys for other functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explorer < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if connected to a domain), or switch users (if not connected to a domain) < > + : Minimize all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display System Properties < > + : Restore minimized windows < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D < > + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + < > + : Search for network computers + < > + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through open programs using Windows Flip 3-D

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5
English
Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
<
Fn
> + <
>
Volume down
Decreases the sound volume.
Key
Description
Windows
key
Pressed alone it launches the Start menu.
It can also be used with other keys for other functions:
<
>: Open or close the Start menu
<
> + <
D
>:
Display the desktop
<
> + <
E
>:
Open Windows Explorer
<
> + <
F
>: Search for a file or folder
<
> + <
G
>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
<
> + <
L
>: Lock your computer (if connected to a
domain), or switch users (if not connected to a domain)
<
> + <
M
>: Minimize 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 System Properties
<
> + <
Shift+M
>:
Restore minimized windows
<
> + <
Tab
>:
Cycle through programs on the taskbar
by using Windows Flip 3-D
<
> + <
Space
>:
Bring all gadgets to the front and
select Windows Sidebar
<
CTRL
> + <
> + <
F
>:
Search for network computers
<
CTRL
> + <
> + <
Tab
>:
Use the arrow keys to cycle
through open programs using Windows Flip 3-D
Hotkey
Icon
Function
Description