The boot menu key for the Lenovo G570 is F12 or (Fn+F12).
Accessing the boot menu is a common task for users who need to start their laptop from a different device, such as a USB drive or a recovery partition, instead of the default operating system on the hard drive.
How to Access the Boot Menu on a Lenovo G570
To open the Windows Boot Manager or select a boot device on your Lenovo G570:
- Start or Restart your Lenovo G570 laptop.
- As soon as the Lenovo logo appears on the screen, begin pressing the F12 key rapidly and repeatedly.
- On some Lenovo models, the function keys (like F12) might have secondary multimedia actions as the default. In such cases, you may need to press the Fn key simultaneously with F12, i.e., Fn+F12, to access the boot menu function.
Why Use Fn+F12?
Modern laptop keyboards often have function keys that double as multimedia keys (volume, brightness, etc.). By default, these multimedia functions might be active. The Fn key acts as a toggle to switch between the primary function (F1-F12) and the secondary multimedia function. If pressing F12 alone doesn't work, try holding Fn while pressing F12.
What You Can Do in the Boot Menu
Once the boot menu appears, you will typically see a list of available boot devices. This list might include:
- Your primary hard drive (where your operating system is installed)
- Connected USB drives
- Optical drives (CD/DVD drives, if installed)
- Network boot options
- Recovery partitions
You can navigate this list using the arrow keys on your keyboard and press Enter to select the device you want to boot from.
Here's a quick summary:
| Action | Key(s) for Lenovo G570 |
|---|---|
| Access Boot Menu | F12 or (Fn+F12) |
| Navigate Menu | Up/Down Arrow Keys |
| Select Item | Enter |
| Exit Boot Menu | Escape (Esc) or specified key |
Knowing the correct boot key is essential for tasks like:
- Installing a new operating system.
- Running diagnostic tools from a bootable CD or USB.
- Using system recovery media.
- Troubleshooting startup issues.
By pressing F12 (or Fn+F12) at the Lenovo logo, you can easily intercept the standard boot process and choose an alternative boot source on your G570.
