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Power management, Microsoft® windows® logo key functions, Dell™ quickset key combinations – Dell Inspiron 1720 (Mid 2007) User Manual

Page 42: Adjusting keyboard settings

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Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

Power Management

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

Logo Key Functions

Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations

If Dell QuickSet is installed, you can use other shortcut keys for functions
such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. For more
information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet
icon in the notification area, and then click Help.

Adjusting Keyboard Settings

To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate:

1 Click Start

, and then click Control Panel.

2 Click Hardware and Sound.
3 Click Keyboard.

Activates a power management mode. You can
reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a
different power management mode using the
Advanced tab in the Power Options
Properties window (see "Configuring Power
Management Settings" on page 50
).

Windows logo key and

Minimizes all open windows.

Windows logo key and

Restores all minimized windows. This key
combination functions as a toggle to restore
minimized windows following the use of the
Windows logo key and combination.

Windows logo key and

Starts Windows Explorer.

Windows logo key and

Opens the Run dialog box.

Windows logo key and

Opens the Search Results dialog box.

Windows logo key and

Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog
box (if the computer is connected to a
network).

Windows logo key and

Opens the System Properties dialog box.