Gateway M275 Notebook User Manual page 300

Chapter 17: Troubleshooting
Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is
set up correctly. Contact your ISP technical support for help.
Make sure that you do not have a problem with your modem. For more
information, see
Help and
Support
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 convertible tablet PC
People are sending you e-mail messages, but you have not received
any mail
Click/Tap the receive button in your e-mail program.
Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is
set up correctly. Contact your ISP for technical support.
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"Modem (dial-up)" on page 292
For more information about troubleshooting Internet
connections, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and
Support.
Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the
Search box
arrow.
www.gateway.com
, then click/tap the