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Windows keys – Aspire Digital 8930Q User Manual

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Chapter 1

Windows Keys

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

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:

<

> : Open or close the Start menu

<

> + : Display the desktop

<

> + : Open Windows Explore

<

> + : Search for a file or folder

<

> + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets

<

> + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network

domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a
network domain)

<

> + : Minimizes all windows

<

> + : Open the Run dialog box

<

> + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar

<

> + : Open Ease of Access Center

<

> + : Open Windows Mobility Center

<

> + : Display the System Properties dialog box

<

> + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop

<

> + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using

Windows Flip 3-D

<

> + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows

Sidebar

+ <

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

+ <

> + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs

on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D

Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista or Windows XP, 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.