PACKARD BELL EN BG35 - Manual (Page 44)

44 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide
You may have a telephone or fax program running; These use the modem and make it unavailable for other applications:
a. Close all programs that might use the modem (e.g. telephone or fax software).
b. Restart the computer. This will reset all connections.
You are using DSL or cable connection
1. Your DSL connection has not been activated.
Your ISP may need to contact your local telephone operator to activate DSL access on your line. Depending on the chosen
provider, this may take several weeks. To enquire about your connection, please contact your ISP.
2. Your DSL modem is not picking up the line.
a. Check all cable connections (e.g., plugs, sockets, filters).
b. Disconnect your modem and plug in a telephone to check the integrity of your telephone line. If you can hear a
normal dialling tone on the phone, then your modem or cable may be defective.
3. Your modem is defective.
Check the status lights on your modem and refer to manufacturer's documentation. If the problem persists and the
connection has been previously working, then contact your ISP.
When Surfing the Internet, You Get an Error Message
1. You are not connected.
a. Look at the lower right part of the Notification Area.
b. If you cannot see the connection bars
, right click on the Task Bar at the bottom of your screen and
choose Properties.
Click on the Customize button in the Notification area section.
Place a tick in the box in front of Always show all icons and notifications on the taskbar and then OK.
c. The Networks connection icon indicates if you have a reliable network connection (either wireless or over a cable).
d. Click on the icon, then select Open Network and Sharing Center to see more information.
2. A connection to the remote site cannot be established.
Try again later or check with your ISP whether the service is available.
3. A pop up message warns you that the page contains errors (e.g. ‘the page contains javascript errors’).
Simply click on OK to close the message window.
You Cannot Send or Receive Emails
1. You are not connected.
To send and receive emails, you need to be connected to the Internet. Look for the network connection icon at the lower
right part of the Notification Area. Please see "When Surfing the Internet, You Get an Error Message" on page 44.
2. Your ISP or that of your recipient is having technical difficulties.
Try again later or check with your ISP whether the service is available.
3. Using several ISPs or email accounts can cause problems.
Check that you have selected the correct ISP for the account you are attempting to use.
4. Your Internet account settings may have been changed.
a. Disconnect from the Internet: Close Windows Mail and any other applications.
b. Check your connection details (username, password, server phone number, email address, etc.) and restore your
Internet settings, following the procedure given by your ISP.
5. You have sent a message but and get an error message in reply.
a. Check the spelling of your recipient's email address.
b. Check with your recipient that the email address is still valid.