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Windows keys, Hot keys – Acer 4150 Series User Manual

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Windows keys

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

Hot keys

The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of

the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the

BIOS utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the
other key in the hot key combination.

Key

Description

Windows
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:

<

> + Activates the next Taskbar button.

<

> + Opens the My Computer window.

<

> + Opens Help and Support.

<

> + Opens the Find: All Files dialog box.

<

> + Minimises all windows.

+ <

> + Undoes the minimise all windows

(<

> + ) action.

<

> + Opens the Run dialog box.

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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