Windows Keys - Acer Aspire 4920 Service Manual

Windows Keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key
Windows key
Application key
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Icon 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
< > + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
< > + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network
< > + <M>: Minimizes all windows
< > + <R>: Open the Run dialog box
< > + <T>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar
< > + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center
< > + <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center
< > + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box
< > + <SHIFT+M>: Restore minimized windows to the desktop
< > + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using
< > + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the front and select
<CTRL> + <
<CTRL> + <
Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, 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.
domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a
network domain)
Windows Flip 3-D
Windows Sidebar
> + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network)
> + <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to cycle through
programs on the taskbar by using Windows
Flip 3-D
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