Windows keys – eMachines E628 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:

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: Open or close the Start menu

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+ <D>: Display the desktop

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+ <E>: Open Windows Explore

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+ <F>: Search for a file or folder

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+ <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or

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

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+ <M>: Minimizes all windows

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+ <R>: Open the Run dialog box

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+ <U>: Open Ease of Access Center

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+ <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box

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+ <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar

<CTRL> +

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+ <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network)

Note: Depending on your edition of Windows XP, 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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