You are using a knowledge base to troubleshoot an issue with your computer. An article in the knowledge base suggests using the F$3$ key on your keyboard to find keywords about your topic quickly. However, when you press the F$3$ key, nothing happens.

Which one of the following steps is an effective first step to determine if your keyboard is faulty?

Test using the F$3$ key in several different applications.

Update the firmware on your keyboard.

Replace the F$3$ key on your keyboard.

Check the user manual for best practices on how to use the F$3$ key.