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Chapter 1: System specifications
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:
< >: Open or close the Start menu
< > + <D>: Display the desktop
<> + <E>: Open Windows Explore
<> + <F>: Search for a file or folder
<> + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
<> + <L>: Lock your notebook (if you are connected to a network domain), or
switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain)
<> + <M>: Minimizes all windows
<> + <R>: Open the
Run
dialog box
<> + <T>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar
<> + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center
<> + <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center
<> + <BREAK>: Display the
System Properties
dialog box
<> + <SHIFT+M>: Restore minimized windows to the desktop
<> + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
<> + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
<CTRL> + < > + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network)
<CTRL> + < > + <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the
taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, 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.
Windows key
Application key