yes m8 u hit the left side alt then the tab key located above the capslock
as for xfire its like a friends list /chat u can use while ingame to chat make vids take photos allot of us use it you can download it at http://www.xfire.com/download/
look me up my xfire name is Sweney80
hey thanks sweney :} still trying to use teamspeak at the mo' on bf2 but will get it some time .
hope your little fellow is doing well and happy new year .
my little guy has chicken pox and i do feel for him covered in itchy spots.
kind regards, rich.