Problem To Boot from a USB

I have a HP Pavilion 15-n003TX model laptop with me.I have a problem when I try to reboot from a USB device.I am unable to open the boot menu .I have tried all  the possibel keys F12,F9,F10. But I am unable to open the boot menu.Is there any otherway to boot from a USB device?

Repeatedly tap the F10 key when you start the computer.  Disable Secure Boot and enable Legacy boot.  Then you will be able to change the boot order.
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