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Using the windows logo key – HP DX2400 User Manual

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Using the Windows Logo Key

Use the Windows Logo key in combination with other keys to perform certain functions available in the
Windows operating system. Refer to the

Keyboard on page 5

section to identify the Windows Logo key.

Table 1-5

Windows Logo Key Functions

The following Windows Logo Key functions are available in Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows Vista.

Windows Logo Key

Displays or hides the Start menu

Windows Logo Key +

d

Displays the Desktop

Windows Logo Key +

m

Minimizes all open applications

Shift

+ Windows Logo Key +

m

Undoes Minimize All

Windows Logo Key +

e

Launches My Computer

Windows Logo Key +

f

Launches Find Document

Windows Logo Key +

Ctrl

+

f

Launches Find Computer

Windows Logo Key +

F1

Launches Windows Help

Windows Logo Key +

l

Locks the computer if you are connected to a network domain, or
allows you to switch users if you are not connected to a network
domain

Windows Logo Key +

r

Launches the Run dialog box

Windows Logo Key +

u

Launches the Utility Manager

Windows Logo Key +

Tab

Cycles through the Taskbar buttons (Windows XP)

Cycles through programs on the Taskbar using the Windows Flip
3-D (Windows Vista)

In addition to the Windows Logo Key functions described above, the following functions are also available in Microsoft
Windows Vista.

Ctrl

+ Windows Logo Key +

Tab

Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the Taskbar by
using Windows Flip 3-D

Windows Logo Key +

Spacebar

Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar

Windows Logo Key +

g

Cycle through Sidebar gadgets

Windows Logo Key +

u

Launches Ease of Access Center

Windows Logo Key +

x

Launches Windows Mobility Center

Windows Logo Key +

any number key

Launches the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the position that
corresponds to the number (for example, Windows Logo Key + 1
launches the first shortcut in the Quick Launch menu)

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