Windows Keys; Hot Keys - Acer Aspire 5610 Series Service Manual

Desired Access
Main keyboard keys

Windows Keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key Icon
Windows key
Applicati
on key

Hot Keys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Aspire 5610:
TravelMate 4200:
Chapter 1
Num Lock On
Hold <Fn> while typing
letters on embedded
keypad.
Description
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 function:
+ <Tab> Activates 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.
<Shift>+ + <M> Undoes the minimize all windows
action.
This key has the same effect as clicking the right
mouse button; it opens the application's context
menu.
Num Lock Off
Type the letters in a normal
manner.
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