1-20 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsWindows Keys 0The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Figure 1-10. Windows-specific KeysTable 1-9. Windows-specific KeysKey DescriptionWindowsLogo keyPressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the WindowsStart button; it launches the Start 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 the Start menu +R: Open the Run dialog box +M: Minimizes all windows Shift+ +M: Restore minimized windows to the desktop +F1: Show the Help window + E: Open Windows Explorer +F: Search for a file or folder + D: Display the desktop Ctrl+ +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 from Start menu, to the Quick 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 the System Properties dialog boxFunctions supported by Windows XP: +Break: Display the System Properties dialog box +U: Open the Ease of Access Center windowApplicationkeyThis key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opensthe application's context menu.
