Acer Aspire 3000 Series User Manual

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14English To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed onthe keys.Windows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Hot keysThe computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of thecomputer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock offNumber keys onembedded keypadType numbers in a normalmanner.Cursor-control keys onembedded keypadHold while usingcursor-control keys.Hold while usingcursor-control keys.Main keyboard keys Hold while typingletters on embedded keypad.Type the letters in anormal manner.Key DescriptionWindowskeyPressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking onthe Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. Itcan also be used with other keys to provide a variety offunctions:< > + Activates the next Taskbar button.< > + Opens the My Computer window.< > + Opens Help and Support.< > + Opens the Find: All Files dialog box.< > + Opens the Run dialog box.< > + Minimizes all windows. + < > + Undoes the minimize all windows(< > + ) actionApplicationkeyThis key has the same effect as clicking the right mousebutton; it opens the application's context menu.