Keyboard; Media Center - Gateway GM5407H Reference Manual

People are sending you e-mail messages, but you have not
received any mail
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Keyboard

The keyboard does not work
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A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a
"keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message
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Liquid spilled in the keyboard
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Media Center

This section only covers problems relating to Media Center
mode. Media Center mode is available only on Windows Vista
Home Premium and Ultimate versions. To view Media Center
troubleshooting information that is not covered in this section,
go to the Gateway support Web Site at www.gateway.com.
www.gateway.com
Click the receive button in your e-mail program.
Make sure that your account with your Internet service
provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Contact your ISP for
technical support.
Make sure that the keyboard cable is plugged in
correctly. For more information, see your computer's
setup poster.
Remove all extension cables and switch boxes.
Clean the keyboard by using an aerosol can of air with
a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint
trapped under the keys.
Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that
the keyboard port works.
Reinstall the keyboard device driver.
Make sure that nothing is resting on the keyboard.
Make sure that a key is not stuck. Press each key to
loosen a key that might be stuck, then restart your
computer.
If you spilled liquid in the keyboard, turn off your
computer and unplug the keyboard. Clean the keyboard
and turn it upside down to drain it. Let the keyboard
dry before using it again. If the keyboard does not work
after it dries, you may need to replace it.
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