Windows Keys. Acer Aspire AS5333, AS5333

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Windows Keys

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

 Windows Logo key

 Application key

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Windows Keys

Key Description

Windows Logo key

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.

Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7:

< >: Open or close the Start menu

< > + <R>: Open the Run dialog box

< > + <M>: Minimizes all windows

<SHIFT> + < > + M: Undo minimize all windows

< > + <F1>: Show the help window

< > + <E>: Open Windows Explorer

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

< > + <D>: Show the desktop

<CTRL> + < > + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network)

< > + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain)

<CTRL> + < > + <TAB>: Moves focus from Start menu, to the Quick

Launch toolbar, to the system tray (use RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW to move focus to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray)

< > + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar

< > + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box

Functions supported by Windows XP:

< > + <BREAK>: Show the System Properties dialog box

< > + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center

Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.

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