- During computer restart, hold down F8 if only one operating system is installed.
- If the computer has multiple operating systems, select the one you want to start in safe mode by pressing the arrow keys and then pressing F8.
- After pressing and holding the Fn key, press the Fn lock key.
- Press the F1 key to perform its secondary function after releasing both keys.
- Hold down the Fn key to disable the function keys.
The function keys (F1, F2, F3, etc.) on laptops, notebooks, and netbooks work differently. To activate the second type of use, you need to hold down the special Fn key. This type of use allows you to manage some special functions of the laptop, in addition to the traditional ones associated with the Windows operating system.
F8 key: if pressed when turning on the computer, it allows you to access the Windows boot menu.
How does the F8 key on the keyboard work? During the start-up of a computer with the Windows operating system, the F8 key on the keyboard allows you to access the temporary menu. You can identify the problem when a black screen appears and the computer does not start correctly by pressing the F8 key.
The advanced options in Windows 10 allow you to boot the computer or tablet from a USB drive, restart the computer, or access other settings. Usually, you just need to go to Settings, choose Update & Security, select Recovery, and then click on Restart now under Advanced startup. What to do if the computer doesn’t start when turned on? If the computer doesn’t start when turned on, here’s what to do:
- Check your screen.
- Use the beep code to listen to the message.
- Reset internal hardware.
- Check the BIOS.
- Use a live CD to scan for viruses.
- Enter safe mode.
- Consider hard drive corruption.
Errors, outdated or damaged graphics drivers can prevent the detection of the second monitor on Windows 10. The easiest way to solve this problem in this case is to update, reinstall, or roll back to the previous graphics driver to restore the connection between the external monitor and the device. What should you do if your computer freezes? To unfreeze the computer, press and hold the power button until it shuts down. To restart the device, wait a few seconds and then press the power button again.
To unfreeze the computer, simultaneously press CTRL+ALT+DEL. After entering the latest user name, click OK. When the Unlock Computer dialog box no longer appears, simultaneously press CTRL+ALT+DEL to access the computer normally.