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The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Windows Logo key
Application key
Key Description
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.
Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and
Windows 7:
< >: Open or close the Start menu
< > + <R>: Open the Run dialog box
< > + <M>: Minimizes all windows
<SHIFT> + < > + M: Undo minimize all windows
< > + <F1>: Show the help window
< > + <E>: Open Windows Explorer
< > + <F>: Search for a file or folder
< > + <D>: Show the desktop
<CTRL> + < > + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network)
< > + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network
domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain)
<CTRL> + < > + <TAB>: Moves focus from Start menu, to the Quick
Launch toolbar, to the system tray (use RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW
to move focus to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray)
< > + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar
< > + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box
Functions supported by Windows XP:
< > + <BREAK>: Show the System Properties dialog box
< > + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center
Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens
the application's context menu.