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– For Windows 8.1:
1. Click the arrow icon
2. Scroll to the right side, and click Control Panel in the Windows System section.
Using Windows shortcut keys
Both the standard keyboard and the fingerprint reader keyboard provide three keys you can use with your
Microsoft Windows operating system.
• The two Windows logo keys are located beside the Alt key on either side of the spacebar. They feature
the Windows logo. On the Windows 7 operating system, press the Windows key
menu. On the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 operating system, press the Windows key
between the current workspace and the Start screen. The style of the Windows logo varies depending
on the keyboard type.
• The context-menu key is located next to the Ctrl key on the right side of the Spacebar. Pressing the
context-menu key opens the context menu for the active program, icon, or object.
Note: You can use the mouse or the Up and Down arrow keys to highlight menu selections. On the Windows
7 operating system, you can close the Start menu or the context menu by clicking the mouse or pressing Esc.
Using the wheel mouse
The wheel mouse has the following controls:
1
Primary mouse button
2
Wheel
3
Secondary mouse button
You can switch the function of the primary and secondary mouse buttons and change other default behavior
through the mouse properties function in the Windows Control Panel.
Adjusting audio
Sound is an important part of the computer experience. Your computer has a digital audio controller built
into the system board. Some models also have a high-performance audio adapter installed in one of the
PCI Express card slots.
in the bottom-left corner of the screen to go to the Apps screen.
Use this button to select or start a program or menu item.
Use the wheel to control the scrolling action of the mouse. The direction in which you
rotate the wheel controls the direction of the scrolling action.
Use this button to display a menu for the active program, icon, or object.
to open the Start
to switch
.
Chapter 2
Using your computer
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