System Problems - Gateway E-3200 Maintaining And Troubleshooting

System Problems

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