Windows Keys - Acer Aspire 2420 Service Manual

Windows Keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key
Windows Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as
key 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:
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connected to a network domain), or switch users (if
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dialog box
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to the desktop
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taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
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front and select Windows Sidebar
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you are on a network)
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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.
This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button;
Application
it opens the application's context menu.
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Chapter 1
Description
> : Open or close the Start menu
> + <D>: Display the desktop
> + <E>: Open Windows Explore
> + <F>: Search for a file or folder
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+ <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
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+ <L>: Lock your computer (if you are
> + <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
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+ <BREAK>: Display the System Properties
> + <SHIFT+M>: Restore minimized windows
> + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the
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+ <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the
< > + <F>: Search for computers (if
< > + <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to
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