Gateway 506GR Support Question
Gateway 506GR Support Question
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Question posted by kbelisle on June 17th, 2012
2nd Hard Drive
Can I add a second internal hard drive to my 506GR? If yes, any recommendations?
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8510943 - Gateway Computer User Guide (6-Bay Micro uBTX Case) - Page 5
Diskette drive 63 DVD drives 64 File management 64 Hard drive 65 Internet 66 Keyboard 67 Memory 68 Memory card reader 68 Modem (dial-up 68 Monitor 72 Mouse 74 Networks 74 Passwords 74 Power 75 ...
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... as other topics.
To access the Using Your Computer guide:
■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. This guide includes information on your hard drive. Using Your Computer guide
Using Your Computer guide
In addition to perform a task while you can search for information by clicking a Help button.
8510943 - Gateway Computer User Guide (6-Bay Micro uBTX Case) - Page 16
... port (optional)
DVD/CD drive (optional)
Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button
Microphone jack Headphone jack
Power indicator
USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (optional)
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www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer
Desktop PC Front
Your computer includes the following components.
Important
Your computer hardware options and...
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... jack
IEEE 1394 ports
Parallel port
S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Modem jack
Voltage switch
Desktop PC Back
Description
Plug the power cord into this optional jack. For more information, see "Installing a...computer is in Using Your Computer which has been included on a television. If your hard drive. www.gateway.com
13 Plug your computer, make sure that this switch is operating ...
8510943 - Gateway Computer User Guide (6-Bay Micro uBTX Case) - Page 22
... more slowly than laser printers. See "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 3. Memory Large programs, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. Printers You can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as documents.
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www.gateway...
8510943 - Gateway Computer User Guide (6-Bay Micro uBTX Case) - Page 23
... (UPS) protects your hard drive. Storage Devices If you need additional storage space or you want to increase your internal storage space, try replacing your existing hard drive with a larger drive.
For more expensive, ... 700 MB of data.
Tape drive cartridges can hold as much as 8500 MB of data.
Writable CDs can store 2 GB, 20 GB, 40 GB, 130 GB, or more of data. Accessories...
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... which has been included on your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your hard drive. Tips & Tricks
For more information about five seconds, then release it.
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www.gateway....
Warning
When you turn off your computer is in Standby, the power indicator flashes. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer, it may enter a power-saving...
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... button and hold )
and drag
Move the mouse around on the computer display.
For instructions on how to the appropriate part of space on your hard drive.
To access this ...
Position the pointer over the object. Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right mouse button once.
Using...
8510943 - Gateway Computer User Guide (6-Bay Micro uBTX Case) - Page 36
... how each jack can be used , see "Desktop PC Back" on page 12. Use the mute and volume control buttons on the taskbar. Configuring the audio jacks
If the back of your computer has five audio jacks, they can be used for your hard drive.
The Control Panel window opens. Click/Double-click...
8510943 - Gateway Computer User Guide (6-Bay Micro uBTX Case) - Page 45
...information about playing DVDs, see "Playing CDs" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive.
Playing a DVD
A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to a standard CD but has greater...about playing CDs, see "Playing DVDs" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. You can fit on a single disc.
Playing a CD
Playing a CD
Use the music ...
8510943 - Gateway Computer User Guide (6-Bay Micro uBTX Case) - Page 48
..., and hardware. Dust and dirt can erase data on both diskettes and hard drives.
■ Avoid subjecting your computer to choose updates for your computer for your computer
To extend the life of your computer:
■ When transporting your computer, we recommend that are not covered under your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or...
8510943 - Gateway Computer User Guide (6-Bay Micro uBTX Case) - Page 66
...you
performed and make sure that
all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected.... computer problem if:
■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed...
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... is full or write-protected"
■ Make sure that the write-protection tab on the upper-right corner of the diskette down and restart your hard drive.
You cannot save a file to an AC power source and your computer is turned on your computer. You see a "Access Denied" or "Write protect" error...
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...File management
A file was accidentally deleted If a file was emptied before you try restarting your hard drive. The file is restored to restore, then click Restore. To access this guide, click ...then click Gateway Documentation.
If the light stays on your computer.
You see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in Windows while holding down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored...
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...Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on fixing hard drive problems, see "Using Disk Cleanup" in the diskette drive, eject it and restart your...more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then
click Help and Support.
Hard drive
You see a "Data error" message This may need to static electricity or physical...
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...For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that your account with your modem. If ... be having technical difficulties.
If the error message still appears, disconnect from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. You cannot connect to browse the Internet This problem can affect ...
8510943 - Gateway Computer User Guide (6-Bay Micro uBTX Case) - Page 78
..., then click Properties. 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to your computer.
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www.gateway.com If your hard drive.
Type the keyword screen
resolution in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware.
2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the...
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..."Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your monitor and video card documentation.
The text on degauss, see your hard drive. To access this guide...the monitor's degauss feature. These wires are not placed too close to stabilize the internal aperture grille. For more information on the display is not positioned too close to ...
8510943 - Gateway Computer User Guide (6-Bay Micro uBTX Case) - Page 111
... bezel removing 54 replacing 54
function keys 26
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Gateway model number 15
serial number 15, 16
support 16 Web address 3 Web site 3 Gigabit Ethernet 82
H
hard drive troubleshooting 65
headphone jack 11, 14
help online 7 using 5
Help and Support 5 searching 6 starting 5
Hibernate mode 11
I i.Link port 11, 13, 32 IEEE 1394 port...
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... Learn With Gateway 80
troubleshooting add-in cards 61 automated system 79 cards 61 CD drive 61 cleaning CD 47 cleaning DVD 47 computer startup 63 diskette drive 63 display 64
DVD drive 61, 64 DVD/CD drive 61, 64
Ethernet network 93 faxes 70 files 64 general guidelines 60 hard drive 65
Internet connection 66, 70...
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