Chapter 1 21Windows KeysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functoins.HotkeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screenbrightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key beforepressing the other key in the hotkey combination.Cursor-control keyson embeddedkeypadHold while using cursor-control keys.Hold while using cursor-controlkeys.Main keyboardkeysHold while typing letters onembedded keypad.Type the letters in a normal manner.Windows logo key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on theWindows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also beused 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)+ M (minimizes all windows)j + Windows logo key + M (undoes the minimize all windowsaction)+ R (opens the Run dialog box)Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; itopens the application’s context menu.Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off+ Tab+ E+ F1+ F+ MShift + + M+ M+ R
