Windows Keys; Hotkeys - Acer Extensa 4100 User Manual

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Windows keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key Description
Windows Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on
key 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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<Shift> + <
Undoes the minimize all windows action.
Application This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse
key 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 <Fn> key before pressing the other key
in the hotkey combination.
> + <Tab> Activates the next Taskbar button.
> + <E> Opens the My Computer window.
> + <F1> Opens Help and Support.
> + <F> Opens the Find: All Files dialog box.
> + <R> Opens the Run dialog box.
> + <M> Minimizes all windows.
> + <M>