Basic operations
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Windows key combinations are available on Windows operating systems only.
Function hotkey
Description
Function hotkey
Description
Windows key
Provides quick access to the
Start
menu.
+ <M>
Minimizes all open windows that
contain
Minimize
buttons.
+ <Tab>
Switches between windows.
<Shift> +
+
<M>
Cancels minimization of all windows.
+ <E>
Opens the
Computer
window for
browsing disks and files.
+ <R>
Activates the
Run
dialog box.
Function hotkey
Description
Function hotkey
Description
<Caps Lock>
Capitalizes all text entered.
<Num Lock>
Activates or deactivates the numeric
keypad (indicated by the light gray
shade in the illustration on the
previous page).
Application
key
Provides the same function as the right
touchpad button, displaying a
contextual pop-up menu.