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Troubleshooting

Internet

You cannot connect to the Internet

If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into
the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See

“Back” on page 10

to make

sure that the connections have been made correctly.

- OR -

If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged
into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. See

“Back” on page 10

to make sure that the connections have been made correctly.

Make sure that you do not have a problem with your modem. For more
information,

“Modem (dial-up)” on page 73

.

Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up
correctly. Contact your ISP technical support for help.

You see an “Unable to locate host” message and are unable to browse the Internet

This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you have
lost your Internet connection, or your ISP is having technical difficulties.

Double-check the URL or try a different URL. If the error message still appears, disconnect
from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open the browser.
If you still get the error, your ISP may be having technical difficulties.

Connecting to a Web site takes too long

Many factors can affect Internet performance:

The condition of the telephone lines in your residence or at your local telephone
service

The condition of the Internet computers to which you connect and the number
of users accessing those computers

The complexity of graphics and multimedia on Web pages

Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having
multiple programs open on your computer

Help and Support

For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections,
click Start, then click Help and Support.

Type the keyword

troubleshooting connections in the Search box

, then click the arrow.

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