Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21Figure 1-10. Windows-specific KeysHotkeys 0The computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to access most computer controls. Toactivate hotkeys, press and hold theFn key before pressing the key in the combination.Table 1-9. Windows-specific KeysKey DescriptionWindowsLogo keyPressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on theWindowsStart button; it launches theStart menu. It can also be used with otherkeys to provide a variety of functions.Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: : Open or close theStart menu +R: Open theRun dialog box +M: Minimizes all windowsShift+ +M: Restore minimized windows to the desktop +F1: Show theHelp window +E: OpenWindows Explorer +F: Search for a file or folder +D: Display the desktopCtrl+ +F: Search for computers (if you are on a network)Ctrl+ +L: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a networkdomain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a networkdomain)Ctrl+ +Tab: Moves focus fromStart menu, to theQuick Launchtoolbar, to the system tray (use or to move focus to items on theQuick Launch toolbar and the system tray) +Tab: Cycle through programs on the taskbar +Break: Display theSystem Properties dialog boxFunctions supported by Windows XP: +Break: Display theSystem Properties dialog box +U: Open theEase of Access Center windowApplicationkeyThis key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opensthe application's context menu.
