Keyboard shortcuts in Backup Exec

All menu items can be selected by using accelerator or mnemonic keyboard shortcuts. An accelerator is a key combination that provides shortcut access to a GUI function. A mnemonic (sometimes referred to as a "hot key") is a single-key equivalent (used in combination with the ALT key) for selecting GUI components such as menu items. The mnemonic "hot key" letter is underlined in the GUI.

Routine functions such as opening, saving, and printing files can be performed using the standard Microsoft keyboard shortcuts. Other menu items are unique to Backup Exec.

The following table lists the keyboard shortcuts unique to Backup Exec:

Table: Keyboard shortcuts unique to Backup Exec

Backup Exec Accelerator	Backup Exec Mnemonic	Result
ALT	F	The File menu expands. From the File menu, you can create new jobs, devices and media, print selected items, view properties, or exit Backup Exec.
ALT	E	The Edit menu expands. From the Edit menu, you can rename, delete, copy, and select items. In addition, you can work with selection lists and search catalogs.
ALT	V	The View menu expands. From the View menu, you can change the information that displays on the screen. The options on the View menu change according to which item is selected on the navigation bar.
ALT	N	The Network menu expands. Use the Network menu to work with Backup Exec logon accounts, connect to media servers on the network, or to reconnect to a local media server.
ALT	T	The Tools menu expands. The Tools menu provides many important options for working with Backup Exec, including starting and stopping services, using device and media operations, using Wizards, and setting default options.
ALT	W	The Window menu expands. Use the Window menu to move to a new window or view.
ALT	H	The Help menu expands. Use the Help menu to access Backup Exec documentation and various Symantec Web sites.

Select secondary menu items by opening the main menu and using the UP or DOWN ARROW key until the desired item is highlighted. Press the RIGHT ARROW key to open a submenu, and ENTER to select your choice.

Keyboard shortcuts are not case-sensitive. Mnemonic keystrokes may be pressed either sequentially or simultaneously. All menu items have mnemonics, but not all menu items have accelerators.

The following table lists the shortcut keys in Backup Exec Utility.:

Table: Keyboard shortcuts unique to Backup Exec Utility

Backup Exec Accelerator	Backup Exec Mnemonic	Result
ALT	F	The File menu expands. From the File menu, you can create new media servers and media server groups, view properties, or exit Backup Exec Utility.
ALT	E	The Edit menu expands. From the Edit menu, you can rename, delete, and select items.
ALT	V	The View menu expands. From the View menu, you can change the information that displays on the screen.
ALT	H	The Help menu expands. Use the Help menu to access Backup Exec documentation and various Symantec Web sites.

The following table lists the shortcut keys in the Backup Exec Desktop and Laptop Option Administration Console:

Table: Keyboard shortcuts unique to Backup Exec Desktop and Laptop Option AdministrationConsole

Backup Exec Accelerator	Backup Exec Mnemonic	Result
ALT	F	The File menu expands. From the File menu, you can create new Profiles and Storage Locations, and add users.
ALT	E	The Edit menu expands. From the Edit menu, you can restore files, search for files to restore, manage alerts, and delete items.
ALT	V	The View menu expands. From the View menu, you can change the information that displays on the screen.
ALT	N	The Network menu expands. Use the Network menu to work with administrator accounts, connect to media servers on the network, or to reconnect to a local media server.
ALT	T	The Tools menu expands. Use the Tools menu to set global excludes, access all DLO wizards, and manage service credentials.
ALT	W	The Window menu expands. Use the Window menu to move to a new window or view.
ALT	H	The Help menu expands. Use the Help menu to access Backup Exec documentation and various Symantec Web sites.

The following table lists the shortcut keys in the Backup Exec Desktop and Laptop Option Desktop Agent:

Table: Keyboard shortcuts unique to Backup Exec Desktop and Laptop Option Desktop Agent

Backup Exec Accelerator	Backup Exec Mnemonic	Result
ALT	F	The File menu expands. From the File menu, you can minimize or exit the Desktop Agent.
ALT	V	The View menu expands. From the View menu, you can change the information that displays on the screen.
ALT	K	The Tasks menu expands. Use the Tasks menu to run a job or refresh the view.
ALT	T	The Tools menu expands. Use the Tools menu to reset dialog boxes and accounts.
ALT	H	The Help menu expands. Use the Help menu to access the online help for the Desktop Agent.