F4 Key on extended keyboard

I just bought a new extended keyboard and according to the manual that came with it the F4 key is supposed to bring up all applications to allow you to launch the one you want. Why doesn't it work? When I press it all that happens is that the Dashboard widgets appear on the screen.
Thanks

I think you are talking about Launchpad, a feature of OS 10.7 (Lion). If you are running Snow Leopard as you indicate, the key will open the Dashboard widgets, just as you see.

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