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Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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.
Key Icon Description
Windows key Press 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).
+ <R>: Opens the Run dialog box.
+ <M>: Minimizes all windows.
<Shift> + + <M>: Undoes the minimize all windows action.
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
Key Description
< > + <Tab>:
< > + <E>:
< > + <F1>:
< > + <F>:
+ <R>:
< > + <M>:
<Shift> + < > + <M>:
<Fn>
Key Description
< > + <Tab>:
< > + <E>:
< > + <F1>:
< > + <F>:
+ <R>:
< > + <M>:
<Shift> + < > + <M>: