Dec 04, 2014 Setup Getting the Arc keyboard up and running is a breeze. Simply insert the two AAA batteries that are included and plug in the USB dongle. Windows will automatically install the drivers and then. Setup Getting the Arc keyboard up and running is a breeze. Simply insert the two AAA batteries that are included and plug in the USB dongle. Windows will automatically install the drivers and then. Except for headset and handheld devices, wireless devices must be at least 20 cm between the antenna of wireless device and all persons. For 802.11 devices only: This product is restricted to indoor use only to reduce any potential for harmful interference with licensed operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range.
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- Select Start Settings Devices Bluetooth & other devices Add Bluetooth or other device Bluetooth Microsoft Arc Mouse or Surface Arc Mouse Done. Once your mouse is paired, the LED light will stop flashing. The light will stay on until you turn off your mouse. Navigate with the touchpad.
This topic lists a set of key combinations that are predefined by a keyboard filter. You can list the value of the WEKF_PredefinedKey.Id to get a complete list of key combinations defined by a keyboard filter.
You can use the values in the WEKF_PredefinedKey.Id column to configure the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) class WEKF_PredefinedKey.
Accessibility keys
The following table contains predefined key combinations for accessibility:
| Key combination | WEKF_PredefinedKey.Id | Blocked behavior |
|---|---|---|
| Left Alt + Left Shift + Print Screen | LShift+LAlt+PrintScrn | Open High Contrast. |
| Left Alt + Left Shift + Num Lock | LShift+LAlt+NumLock | Open Mouse Keys. |
| Windows logo key + U | Win+U | Open Ease of Access Center. |
Application keys
The following table contains predefined key combinations for controlling application state:
| Key combination | WEKF_PredefinedKey.Id | Blocked behavior |
|---|---|---|
| Alt + F4 | Alt+F4 | Close application. |
| Ctrl + F4 | Ctrl+F4 | Close window. |
| Windows logo key + F1 | Win+F1 | Open Windows Help. |
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Shell keys
The following table contains predefined key combinations for general UI control:
| Key combination | WEKF_PredefinedKey.Id | Blocked behavior |
|---|---|---|
| Alt + Spacebar | Alt+Space | Open shortcut menu for the active window. |
| Ctrl + Esc | Ctrl+Esc | Open the Start screen. |
| Ctrl + Windows logo key + F | Ctrl+Win+F | Open Find Computers. |
| Windows logo key + Break | Win+Break | Open System dialog box. |
| Windows logo key + E | Win+E | Open Windows Explorer. |
| Windows + F | Win+F | Open Search. |
| Windows logo key + P | Win+P | Cycle through Presentation Mode. Also blocks the Windows logo key + Shift + P and the Windows logo key + Ctrl + P key combinations. |
| Windows logo key + R | Win+R | Open Run dialog box. |
| Alt + Tab | Alt+Tab | Switch task. Also blocks the Alt + Shift + Tab key combination. |
| Ctrl + Tab | Ctrl+Tab | Switch window. |
| Windows logo key + Tab | Win+Tab | Cycle through Microsoft Store apps. Also blocks the Windows logo key + Ctrl + Tab and Windows logo key + Shift + Tab key combinations. |
| Windows logo key + D | Win+D | Show desktop. |
| Windows logo key + M | Win+M | Minimize all windows. |
| Windows logo key + Home | Win+Home | Minimize or restore all inactive windows. |
| Windows logo key + T | Win+T | Set focus on taskbar and cycle through programs. |
| Windows logo key + B | Win+B | Set focus in the notification area. |
| Windows logo key + Minus Sign | Win+- | Zoom out. |
| Windows logo key + Plus Sign | Win++ | Zoom in. |
| Windows logo key + Esc | Win+Esc | Close Magnifier application. |
| Windows logo key + Up Arrow | Win+Up | Maximize the active window. |
| Windows logo key + Down Arrow | Win+Down | Minimize the active window. |
| Windows logo key + Left Arrow | Win+Left | Snap the active window to the left half of screen. |
| Windows logo key + Right Arrow | Win+Right | Snap the active window to the right half of screen. |
| Windows logo key + Shift + Up Arrow | Win+Shift+Up | Maximize the active window vertically. |
| Windows logo key + Shift + Down Arrow | Win+Shift+Down | Minimize the active window. |
| Windows logo key + Shift + Left Arrow | Win+Shift+Left | Move the active window to left monitor. |
| Windows logo key + Shift + Right Arrow | Win+Shift+Right | Move the active window to right monitor. |
| Windows logo key + Spacebar | Win+Space | Switch layout. |
| Windows logo key + O | Win+O | Lock device orientation. |
| Windows logo key + Page Up | Win+PageUp | Move a Microsoft Store app to the left monitor. |
| Windows logo key + Page Down | Win+PageDown | Move a Microsoft Store app to right monitor. |
| Windows logo key + Period | Win+. | Snap the current screen to the left or right gutter. Also blocks the Windows logo key + Shift + Period key combination. |
| Windows logo key + C | Win+C | Activate Cortana in listening mode (after user has enabled the shortcut through the UI). |
| Windows logo key + I | Win+I | Open Settings charm. |
| Windows logo key + K | Win+K | Open Connect charm. |
| Windows logo key + H | Win+H | Start dictation. |
| Windows logo key + Q | Win+Q | Open Search charm. |
| Windows logo key + W | Win+W | Open Windows Ink workspace. |
| Windows logo key + Z | Win+Z | Open app bar. |
| Windows logo key + / | Win+/ | Open input method editor (IME). |
| Windows logo key + J | Win+J | Swap between snapped and filled applications. |
| Windows logo key + Comma | Win+, | Peek at the desktop. |
| Windows logo key + V | Win+V | Cycle through toasts in reverse order. |
Modifier keys
The following table contains predefined key combinations for modifier keys (such as Shift and Ctrl):
| Key combination | WEKF_PredefinedKey.Id | Blocked key |
|---|---|---|
| Alt | Alt | Both Alt keys |
| Application | Application | Application key |
| Ctrl | Ctrl | Both Ctrl keys |
| Shift | Shift | Both Shift keys |
| Windows logo key | Windows | Both Windows logo keys |
Security keys
The following table contains predefined key combinations for OS security:
| Key combination | WEKF_PredefinedKey.Id | Blocked behavior |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl + Alt + Delete | Ctrl+Alt+Del | Open the Windows Security screen. |
| Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Shift+Ctrl+Esc | Open Task Manager. |
| Windows logo key + L | Win+L | Lock the device. |
Extended shell keys
The following table contains predefined key combinations for extended shell functions (such as automatically opening certain apps):
| Key combination | WEKF_PredefinedKey.Id | Blocked key |
|---|---|---|
| LaunchMail | LaunchMail | Start Mail key |
| LaunchMediaSelect | LaunchMediaSelect | Select Media key |
| LaunchApp1 | LaunchApp1 | Start Application 1 key |
| LaunchApp2 | LaunchApp2 | Start Application 2 key |
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Browser keys
The following table contains predefined key combinations for controlling the browser:
| Key combination | WEKF_PredefinedKey.Id | Blocked key |
|---|---|---|
| BrowserBack | BrowserBack | Browser Back key |
| BrowserForward | BrowserForward | Browser Forward key |
| BrowserRefresh | BrowserRefresh | Browser Refresh key |
| BrowserStop | BrowserStop | Browser Stop key |
| BrowserSearch | BrowserSearch | Browser Search key |
| BrowserFavorites | BrowserFavorites | Browser Favorites key |
| BrowserHome | BrowserHome | Browser Start and Home key |
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Media keys
The following table contains predefined key combinations for controlling media playback:
| Key combination | WEKF_PredefinedKey.Id | Blocked key |
|---|---|---|
| VolumeMute | VolumeMute | Volume Mute key |
| VolumeDown | VolumeDown | Volume Down key |
| VolumeUp | VolumeUp | Volume Up key |
| MediaNext | MediaNext | Next Track key |
| MediaPrev | MediaPrev | Previous Track key |
| MediaStop | MediaStop | Stop Media key |
| MediaPlayPause | MediaPlayPause | Play/Pause Media key |
Microsoft Surface keyboard keys
The following table contains predefined key combinations for Microsoft Surface devices:
| Key combination | WEKF_PredefinedKey.Id | Blocked key |
|---|---|---|
| Left Alt + Windows logo key | AltWin | Share key |
| Left Ctrl + Windows logo key | CtrlWin | Devices key |
| Left Shift + Windows logo key | ShiftWin | Search key |
| F21 | F21 | Settings key |