Windows Keys - Acer Aspire 5755G User Manual

Windows keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Windows key
Application
key
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:
Open or close the Start menu
Display the desktop
Open Windows Explore
Search for a file or folder
Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
Lock your computer (if you are connected to a
network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a
network domain)
Minimizes all windows
Open the Run dialog box
Cycle through programs on the taskbar
Open Ease of Access Center
Open Windows Mobility Center
Display the System Properties dialog box
Restore minimized windows to the
desktop
Cycle through programs on the taskbar by
using Windows Flip 3-D
Bring all gadgets to the front and select
Windows Sidebar
network)
programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
Depending on your edition of Windows,
some shortcuts may not function as described.
This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button;
it opens the application's context menu.
Search for computers (if you are on a
Use the arrow keys to cycle through
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