Windows keys, Hot keys – Acer TravelMate C100 User Manual

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Windows keys

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

Hot keys

The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of
the computer’s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the
BIOS Utility.

To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the
other key in the hot key combination.

Key

Description

Windows logo
key

Start button. Combinations with this key perform
shortcut functions. Below are a few examples:

+ Tab (Activates next taskbar button)

+ E (Explores My Computer)

+ F (Finds Document)

+ M (Minimizes All)

Shift +

+ M (Undoes Minimize All)

+ R (Displays the Run... dialog box)

Application key

Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).

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