Windows keys – Aspire Digital 5335 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

<

> + <D>: Display the desktop

<

> + <E>: Open Windows Explore

<

> + <F>: Search for a file or folder

<

> + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets

<

> + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are

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

<

> + <M>: Minimizes all windows

<

> + <R>: Open the Run dialog box

<

> + <T>: Cycle through programs on the

taskbar

<

> + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center

<

> + <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center

<

> + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties

dialog box

<

> + <SHIFT+M>: Restore minimized windows

to the desktop

<

> + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the

taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D

<

> + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the

front and select Windows Sidebar

<CTRL> + <

> + <F>: Search for computers (if

you are on a network)

<CTRL> + <

> + <TAB>: 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,
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.

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