Sony PCG-F520 User Manual

Using the Keyboard

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Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key

Operator 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 S (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 is 

the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the taskbar. See 

Fn key

The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands. 

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.

Combination

Function

 + F1

Displays Windows Help.

 + Tab

Switches the selected button on the taskbar.

 + E

Displays Windows Explorer.

 + F

Displays the Windows Find: All Files window to find a file or 

folder. This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Files or 

Folders from the Start menu.

 + Ctrl + F

Displays the Windows Find: Computer window where you can 

locate other computers. This is the equivalent of selecting Find 

and then Computer from the Start menu. 

 + M

Minimizes all displayed windows.

Shift +   + M

Returns all minimized windows to their previous size.

 + R

Displays the Run window. This is the equivalent of selecting Run 

from the Start menu.

Fn +   + Insert

Displays the Properties window. This is the equivalent of double-

clicking the System icon in the Control Panel.

Key

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