User Guide

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Windows keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Key Description

Windows

key

Pressed alone it launches the Start menu. It can also be

used with other keys for other functions:

< > : Open or close the Start menu

< > + <D>: Display the desktop

< > + <E>: Open Windows Explorer

< > + <F>: Search for a file or folder

< > + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets

< > + <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

< > + <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 Windows Flip 3-D

< > + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the front and

select Windows Sidebar

<CTRL> + < > + <F>: Search for computers (if you are

on a network)

<CTRL> + < > + <Tab>: Use the arrow keys to cycle

through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-

Note: Depending on your edition of

Windows, some shortcuts may not function

as described.

Application

key

This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse

button; it opens the application's context menu.