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Windows keys, Hotkeys – Acer 5210 User Manual

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Chapter 1

Windows keys

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

Hotkeys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like
screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the
key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Key

Icon

Description

Windows key

Press 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).

+ >: Opens the Run dialog box.

+ : Minimizes all windows.

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+ >: Undoes the minimize all windows action.

Application key

This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button. It
opens the application’s context menu.

Hot Key

Icon

Function

Description

+

Hot key help

Displays help on hotkeys.

+

Acer eSettings

Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer
Empowering Technology.

+

Acer ePower
Management

Launches the Acer ePower Management in Acer
Empowering Technology.

+

Sleep

Leads the computer to Sleep mode.

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Description

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