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Chapter 1
Getting Familiar with your Computer
10
Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific
functions.
Hot Keys
The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access
most of the computer’s controls like screen brightness, volume
output and the BIOS Utility.
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Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key perform
shortcut functions. Below are a few examples:
+ Tab (Activates next taskbar button)
+ E (Explores My Computer)
+ F (Finds Document)
+ M (Minimizes All)
Shift +
+ M (Undoes Minimize All)
+ R (Displays the Run... dialog box)
Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).
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