Acer 2450, Service Manual

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Chapter 1 21
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.
Aspire 5650:
TravelMate 4260:
Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing
letters on embedded
keypad. Type the letters in a normal
manner.
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.
Applicati
on key
This key has the same effect as clicking the right
mouse button; it opens the application’s context
menu.
Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off