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Using the Windows Logo Key Use the Windows Logo key in combination with other keys to perform certain functions available in the Windows operating system. Refer to Keyboard on page 12 to identify the Windows Logo key. Table 1-11 Windows Logo Key Functions The following Windows Logo Key functions are available in Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, and Microsoft Windows 7. Windows Logo Key Displays or hides the Start menu Windows Logo Key + d Displays the Desktop Windows Logo Key + m Minimizes all open applications Shift + Windows Logo Key + m Undoes Minimize All Windows Logo Key + e Launches My Computer Windows Logo Key + f Launches Find Document Windows Logo Key + Ctrl + f Launches Find Computer Windows Logo Key + F1 Launches Windows Help Windows Logo Key + l Locks the computer if you are connected to a network domain, or allows you to switch users if you are not connected to a network domain Windows Logo Key + r Launches the Run dialog box Windows Logo Key + u Launches the Utility Manager Windows Logo Key + Tab Windows XP - Cycles through the Taskbar buttons Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Cycles through programs on the Taskbar using the Windows Flip 3-D In addition to the Windows Logo Key functions described above, the following functions are also available in Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7. Ctrl + Windows Logo Key + Tab Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the Taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Windows Logo Key + Spacebar Brings all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar Windows Logo Key + g Cycles through Sidebar gadgets Windows Logo Key + t Cycles through programs on the taskbar Windows Logo Key + u Launches Ease of Access Center Windows Logo Key + any number key Launches the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the position that corresponds to the number (for example, Windows Logo Key + 1 launches the first shortcut in the Quick Launch menu) In addition to the Windows Logo Key functions described above, the following functions are also available in Microsoft Windows 7. Windows Logo Key + Ctrl + b Switches to the program that displayed a message in the notification area Windows Logo Key + p Choose a presentation display mode Windows Logo Key + up arrow Maximizes the window Windows Logo Key + left arrow Snaps the window to the left side of the screen Keyboard 13

Section	Page
Product Features	9
Standard Configuration Features	9
Convertible Minitower (CMT) Front Panel Components	11
Microtower (MT) Front Panel Components	12
Small Form Factor (SFF) Front Panel Components	13
Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Front Panel Components	14
Convertible Minitower (CMT) Rear Panel Components	15
Microtower (MT) Rear Panel Components	16
Small Form Factor (SFF) Rear Panel Components	17
Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Rear Panel Components	18
Media Card Reader Components	19
Keyboard	20
Using the Windows Logo Key	21
Serial Number Location	22
Convertible Minitower (CMT) Hardware Upgrades	25
Serviceability Features	25
Warnings and Cautions	25
Removing the Computer Access Panel	26
Replacing the Computer Access Panel	27
Removing the Front Bezel	28
Removing Bezel Blanks	29
Replacing the Front Bezel	30
System Board Connections	31
Installing Additional Memory	32
DIMMs	32
DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs	32
Populating DIMM Sockets	33
Installing DIMMs	34
Removing or Installing an Expansion Card	36
Drive Positions	40
Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay	41
Installing Drives	45
Installing a 5.25-inch Drive into a Drive Bay	46
Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay	49
Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration	53
Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration	55
Installing a Security Lock	58
Cable Lock	58
Padlock	58
HP Business PC Security Lock	59
Front Bezel Security	63
Microtower (MT) Hardware Upgrades	65
Serviceability Features	65
Warnings and Cautions	65
Removing the Computer Access Panel	66
Replacing the Computer Access Panel	67
Removing the Front Bezel	68
Removing Bezel Blanks	68
Replacing the Front Bezel	69
System Board Connections	70
Installing Additional Memory	71
DIMMs	71
DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs	71
Populating DIMM Sockets	71
Installing DIMMs	72
Removing or Installing an Expansion Card	74
Drive Positions	78
Installing and Removing Drives	79
Removing a 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive from a Drive Bay	81
Installing a 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive into a Drive Bay	83
Removing a Hard Drive from a Drive Bay	86
Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay	87
Installing a Security Lock	91
Cable Lock	91
Padlock	91
HP Business PC Security Lock	92
Front Bezel Security	96
Small Form Factor (SFF) Hardware Upgrades	98
Serviceability Features	98
Warnings and Cautions	98
Removing the Computer Access Panel	99
Replacing the Computer Access Panel	100
Removing the Front Bezel	101
Removing Bezel Blanks	101
Replacing the Front Bezel	102
Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration	103
System Board Connections	104
Installing Additional Memory	105
DIMMs	105
DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs	105
Populating DIMM Sockets	105
Installing DIMMs	106
Removing or Installing an Expansion Card	109
Drive Positions	113
Installing and Removing Drives	114
Removing a 5.25-inch Drive from a Drive Bay	116
Installing a 5.25-inch Drive into a Drive Bay	118
Removing a 3.5-inch Drive from a Drive Bay	121
Installing a 3.5-inch Drive into a Drive Bay	123
Removing and Replacing the Primary 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive	125
Installing a Security Lock	129
Cable Lock	129
Padlock	129
HP Business PC Security Lock	130
Front Bezel Security	134
Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Hardware Upgrades	136
Serviceability Features	136
Warnings and Cautions	136
Connecting the Power Cord	137
Removing the Computer Access Panel	138
Replacing the Computer Access Panel	139
Removing the Front Bezel	140
Removing a Bezel Blank	141
Replacing the Front Bezel	141
Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration	142
System Board Connections	143
Installing Additional Memory	144
SODIMMs	144
DDR3-SDRAM SODIMMs	144
Populating SODIMM Sockets	145
Installing SODIMMs	146
Replacing the Optical Drive	148
Removing the Optical Drive	148
Preparing the New Optical Drive	149
Installing the New Optical Drive	150
Replacing the Hard Drive	151
Installing and Removing a Port Cover	155
Installing a Security Lock	156
Cable Lock	156
Padlock	157
HP Business PC Security Lock	157
Front Bezel Security	161
Battery Replacement	163
Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive	166
Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock	171
Smart Cover FailSafe Key	171
Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock	171
Electrostatic Discharge	174
Preventing Electrostatic Damage	174
Grounding Methods	174
Computer Operating Guidelines, Routine Care and Shipping Preparation	175
Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care	175
Optical Drive Precautions	176
Operation	176
Cleaning	176
Safety	176
Shipping Preparation	176

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Using the Windows Logo Key

Use the Windows Logo key in combination with other keys to perform certain functions available in

the Windows operating system. Refer to

Keyboard

on page

to identify the Windows Logo key.

Table 1-11

Windows Logo Key Functions

The following Windows Logo Key functions are available in Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, and

Microsoft Windows 7.

Windows Logo Key

Displays or hides the Start menu

Windows Logo Key +

Displays the Desktop

Windows Logo Key +

Minimizes all open applications

Shift

+ Windows Logo Key +

Undoes Minimize All

Windows Logo Key +

Launches My Computer

Windows Logo Key +

Launches Find Document

Windows Logo Key +

Ctrl

Launches Find Computer

Windows Logo Key +

Launches Windows Help

Windows Logo Key +

Locks the computer if you are connected to a network domain,

or allows you to switch users if you are not connected to a

network domain

Windows Logo Key +

Launches the Run dialog box

Windows Logo Key +

Launches the Utility Manager

Windows Logo Key +

Tab

Windows XP - Cycles through the Taskbar buttons

Windows Vista and Windows 7 - Cycles through programs on

the Taskbar using the Windows Flip 3-D

In addition to the Windows Logo Key functions described above, the following functions are also available in

Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7.

Ctrl

+ Windows Logo Key +

Tab

Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the Taskbar

by using Windows Flip 3-D

Windows Logo Key +

Spacebar

Brings all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar

Windows Logo Key +

Cycles through Sidebar gadgets

Windows Logo Key +

Cycles through programs on the taskbar

Windows Logo Key +

Launches Ease of Access Center

Windows Logo Key +

any number key

Launches the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the position that

corresponds to the number (for example, Windows Logo Key +

launches the first shortcut in the Quick Launch menu)

In addition to the Windows Logo Key functions described above, the following functions are also available in

Microsoft Windows 7.

Windows Logo Key +

Ctrl

Switches to the program that displayed a message in the

notification area

Windows Logo Key +

Choose a presentation display mode

Windows Logo Key +

up arrow

Maximizes the window

Windows Logo Key +

left arrow

Snaps the window to the left side of the screen

Keyboard