Laptop User Manual

42 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Power Management
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Logo Key Functions
Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations
If Dell QuickSet is installed, you can use other shortcut keys for functions
such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. For more
information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet
icon in the notification area, and then click Help.
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate:
1
Click Start , and then click Control Panel .
2 Click Hardware and Sound .
3 Click Keyboard.
<Fn><Esc> Activates a power management mode. You can
reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a
different power management mode using the
Advanced tab in the Power Options
Properties window (see "Configuring Power
Management Settings" on page 50).
Windows logo key and <m> Minimizes all open windows.
Windows logo key and
<Shift><m>
Restores all minimized windows. This key
combination functions as a toggle to restore
minimized windows following the use of the
Windows logo key and <m> combination.
Windows logo key and <e> Starts Windows Explorer.
Windows logo key and <r> Opens the Run dialog box.
Windows logo key and <f> Opens the Search Results dialog box.
Windows logo key and <Ctrl><f> Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog
box (if the computer is connected to a
network).
Windows logo key and <Pause> Opens the System Properties dialog box.