[22:08] <reedjc> Using 16-amd64-boot.img downloaded a few days ago. I changed to the logging virtual console (Alt-F4)  during package downloads/installs.  And now I cannot get back to installer screen.
[22:09] <reedjc> when I press Alt-F1 it displays ^[[25~ . Alt-F2 it shows ^[[26~   ALt-F3 shows nothing.  Alt-F5 and Alt-F6 shows ^@.  Alt-F7 does go to a blank screen with cursor only. And I can back to 4 (logs).
[22:12] <CarlFK> reedjc: my guess: ctrl or shift is stuck
[22:13] <CarlFK> press release all of them. try alt-f1 again
[22:16] <reedjc> Tried that and no change. Caps lock may have been on as when I toggle it I get those escape and ctrl sequences.  Anyways that got me thinking ...
[22:17] <reedjc> This Dell Inspiron (barnd new) has function keys also with these function keys. So I hold Fn key and Alt key and F1 and it worked -- back to installer.
[22:26] <CarlFK> ah that - my thinkpad has the same
[22:27] <CarlFK> F1/mute - I have do Fn+F1 to get F1.