Using The Windows Logo Key - HP xw Series Setup And Troubleshooting Manual

2.4 Keyboard
Table 2-8 Standard Keyboard Key Descriptions
Item Component
1 Function Keys
2 Editing Keys
3 Status Lights
4 Numeric Keys
5 Arrow Keys
6 Application Key*
7 Windows® Logo Keys*
8 Ctrl Key
NOTE: *Keys available in select geographic regions.

2.4.1 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.
NOTE: The Windows logo key does not function on Linux systems.
Table 2-9 Windows Logo Key Functions
Key
Windows Logo Key
Windows Logo Key + d
Windows Logo Key + m
Shift + Windows Logo Key + m
Windows Logo Key + e
Windows Logo Key + f
Windows Logo Key + Ctrl + f
Windows Logo Key + F1
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Description
Perform special functions, depending on the software application being used.
Include Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down.
Indicate the status of the workstation and keyboard settings
(Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock).
Use as a calculator keypad.
Move left, right, up, and down, using the keyboard instead of the mouse.
Open pop-up menus in a Microsoft
other software applications (like the right mouse button).
Open the Start menu in Microsoft Windows. Use in combination with other keys to perform
other functions. (Available only on systems with Microsoft Windows
pre-installed.)
Use in combination with another key; its effect depends on the application software you are
using.
Description
Displays or hides the Start menu
Displays the Desktop
Minimizes all open applications
Undoes Minimize All
Launches My Computer
Launches Find Document
Launches Find Computer
Launches Windows Help
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Office application. Might perform other functions in
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