Gateway E-155C, Technical Reference Manual

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An external keyboard does not work
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Make sure that the keyboard cable is plugged in correctly.
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Remove all extension cables and switchboxes.
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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.
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Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that
the keyboard port works.
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If you spilled liquid in the keyboard, turn off your
convertible notebook 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.
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 MPC support Web Site at www.mpccorp.com .
The Media Center video display looks bad on your TV
Many factors, such as the display type, quality of the video
source, type of connection used, quality of video cables, display
device screen resolution, size of TV, age of the TV, or the type
of TV (interlaced or progressive scan), can affect the video
quality significantly:
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Display type —The Media Center is best viewed on
display devices that were offered with the computer when
you purchased it from MPC. Other types of display
devices, including retail TVs, may provide lower quality
video. If you did not order a display device when you
purchased your computer, a progressive scan display
device with a VGA input is the best choice.
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Type of connection used —You can connect the
computer video output to a TV. However, the connection
type has an affect on the video quality. If your TV
includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from the
computer’s VGA (monitor) port to the TV’s VGA In port
for the best quality. Many TVs do not have a VGA port.
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Quality of video cables —Poor quality or the incorrect
type of video cables can cause problems and affect the
video quality. MPC recommends using high-quality
video cables that can be purchased from the MPC
Accessory Store.