Problem:
Nothing happens when you type on the keyboard.
Cause 1:
You need to select text or set the insertion point.
Solution:
Make sure the program you want to type in is the active
program. Then place the pointer (mouse arrow) in your
document window and click to set an insertion point or
drag to select text (if you want to replace the text with
your typing).
Cause 2:
Your keyboard cable may be loose or disconnected.
Solution:
Press the power button on the front of the computer.
Once your computer is turned off, reconnect the cable
at both the keyboard and computer ends. You will lose
any unsaved work, but
do not connect or secure cables
while the power is on; you could damage your
computer.
Cause 3:
The keyboard is damaged.
Solution:
If you have access to another keyboard, try using it
instead. (Turn the computer off before you connect or
disconnect keyboards.) If the new keyboard works,
there is something wrong with the one you replaced.
Cause 4:
Your system has a software problem.
Solution:
Restart your computer. This alone may solve the
problem.
Solution:
Check the startup disk and application program you
were using when problem occurred. Make sure that all
programs, desk accessories, and system extensions
you’re using are compatible with the system software.
If the problem recurs, you may need to reinstall
system software.
If none of these procedures solves the problem, consult the service
and support information that came with your computer for
instructions on how to contact a UMAX Computer service provider
for assistance.
Problem:
A dialog box with a bomb appears.
Cause:
Your system has a software or hardware problem.
Solution:
First, write down what you were doing when the
message appeared, the text within the message, and its
number (if there is one). You’ll have to restart your
computer, whatever the specific problem. Follow these
steps to help diagnose what went wrong:
