Chapter 1
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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functoins.
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 <Fn> key before
pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Cursor-control keys
on embedded
keypad
Hold <Shift> while using cursor-
control keys.
Hold <Fn> while using cursor-control
keys.
Main keyboard
keys
Hold <Fn> while typing letters on
embedded keypad.
Type the letters in a normal manner.
Windows logo 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:
+ Tab (Activates the next Taskbar button)
+ E (Opens the My Computer window)
+ F1 (opens Help and Support)
+F (opens the Find: All Files dialog box)
+ M (minimizes all windows)
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+ Windows logo key + M (undoes the minimize all windows
action)
+ R (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.
Desired access
Num Lock on
Num Lock off
+ Tab
+ E
+ F1
+ F
+ M
Shift +
+ M
+ M
+ R
