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2 System tour
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3
Windows logo key
Start
button. Combinations with this key
perform special functions, such as:
•
Windows
+
Tab
: Activate the next
Taskbar button
•
Windows
+
E
: Explore My Computer
•
Windows
+
F
: Find Document
•
Windows
+
M
: Minimize All
•
Shift
+
Windows
+
M
: Undo Mini-
mize All
•
Windows
+
R
: Displays the
Run
dia-
log box
4
Application key
Opens the applications context menu
(same function as clicking the right button
of the mouse).
5
Cursor keys
Also called the arrow keys. These keys let
you move the cursor around the screen.
They serve the same function as the arrow
keys on the numeric pad when the Num
Lock is toggled off.
6
Palm rest
(detachable)
Provides a comfortable place to rest your
hands while typing.
7
Num Lock
When activated, the keypad is set to
numeric mode, i.e., the keys function as a
calculator (complete with arithmetic oper-
ators such as +, -, x, and /).
8
Scroll Lock
When activated, the screen moves one line
up or down when you press the up arrow
or down arrow respectively. Take note
that Scroll Lock may not work with some
applications.
9
Volume control/
Mute knob
The volume control/mute knob controls
the speaker volume. Turn it clockwise or
counterclockwise to adjust the volume.
Press it to toggle between mute and
sound.
No.
Component
Function
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Summary of Contents for Altos G500
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