Gateway E-5400 Personal Computer User Manual


 
System problems
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System problems
The system will not start up
The system is non-responsive
The keyboard does not work
Probable Cause Solution
The system is not
connected to an AC
outlet.
Make sure that the power cable is connected
to an AC power source.
Voltage selection switch
not set correctly.
Make sure that the voltage selection switch is
set to the correct power source.
Probable Cause Solution
An error occurs during
an application or your
system may be out of
memory.
Restart your computer by pressing the reset
button. If the system is still non-responsive,
press and hold in the power button for 4
seconds to turn the system off. Turn the
system back on, then follow the on-screen
instructions.
Probable Cause Solution
A key was depressed
while the system was
starting up.
Clear the sticking key, then turn off the
system, wait for a few seconds, then turn the
system back on.
The keyboard is not
plugged in or connected
properly.
Check the cable. Make sure that it is plugged
in correctly.
Something spilled into
the keyboard.
Turn off the system. Turn the keyboard upside
down to let it dry before turning the system
back on.
The keyboard is
defective.
Try a keyboard you know is working.
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