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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys 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 hotkey combination.
Key Icon 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 function:
+ <Tab> Activates 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.
Applicat
ion key
This key has the same effect as clicking the right
mouse button; it opens the application’s context
menu.
Hot Key Icon Function Description
<Fn>+<F1> Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.
<Fn>+<F2> Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager.
<Fn>+<F3> Acer
ePowerManagement
Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer
Empowering Technology. See “Acer
Empowering Technology” on page 19.
<Fn>+<F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.