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Operator keys (Shift, 
Ctrl, Alt keys)

Several keys are always used with at least one other key: 
Ctrl, Alt, and Shift. When held down with another key, 
the Ctrl (Control) and Alt (Alternate) keys offer another 
way to give commands. For example, in many 
applications, instead of choosing the Save command from 
a menu, you can hold down Ctrl and press the S key 
(referred to as Ctrl+S). The Shift key operates the same 
way as on a typewriter; it is used to produce capital letters 
or special symbols, such as @ and $.

Windows® key

The key with the Windows® logo displays the 
Windows® Start menu; it’s the equivalent of clicking the 
Start button on the taskbar. See “Combinations and 
functions with the Windows key” for more information.

Fn key

The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to 
issue commands. The Fn keys at the left and right sides 
both work the same. See “Combinations and functions 
with the Fn key” for more information.

Applications key

The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of 
context-sensitive choices. Pressing this key is the 
equivalent of clicking the right mouse button.

  + F1

Displays VAIO® Help and Support Center window.

  + Tab

Switches the selected button on the taskbar.

  + E

Displays the My Computer window.