Hardware Setup16
2.4 Keyboard
2.4.1 Using the Windows Logo Key
Use the Windows Logo key in combination with other keys to perform certain functions available in the Windows
operating system.
NOTE: The Windows logo key does not function on Linux systems.
Table 2-8 Standard Keyboard Key Descriptions
Item Component Description
1 Function Keys Perform special functions, depending on the software application being used.
2 Editing Keys Include Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down.
3 Status Lights Indicate the status of the workstation and keyboard settings
(Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock).
4 Numeric Keys Use as a calculator keypad.
5 Arrow Keys Move left, right, up, and down, using the keyboard instead of the mouse.
6 Application Key* Open pop-up menus in a Microsoft
™ Office application. Might perform other functions in
other software applications (like the right mouse button).
7 Windows® Logo Keys* Open the Start menu in Microsoft Windows. Use in combination with other keys to perform
other functions. (Available only on systems with Microsoft Windows
pre-installed.)
8 Ctrl Key Use in combination with another key; its effect depends on the application software you are
using.
NOTE: *Keys available in select geographic regions.
Table 2-9 Windows Logo Key Functions
Key Description
Windows Logo Key Displays or hides the Start menu
Windows Logo Key + d Displays the Desktop
Windows Logo Key + m Minimizes all open applications
Shift + Windows Logo Key + m Undoes Minimize All
Windows Logo Key + e Launches My Computer
Windows Logo Key + f Launches Find Document
Windows Logo Key + Ctrl + f Launches Find Computer
Windows Logo Key + F1 Launches Windows Help
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