Windows Keys - Acer Aspire One AOD250 User Manual

Windows keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key
Windows key
Application
key
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
functions:
< > : Open or close the Start menu
< > + <D>: Display the desktop
< > + <E>: Open Windows Explore
< > + <F>: Search for a file or folder
< > + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a
network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a
network domain)
< > + <M>: Minimizes all windows
< > + <R>: Open the Run dialog box
< > + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center
< > + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box
< > + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar
<CTRL> + < > + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a
network)
Note: Depending on your edition of Windows
XP, 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.
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