Internet - Gateway 400 Notebook User Manual

Internet

You cannot connect to the Internet
Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not
the Ethernet network jack. See "Back" on page 6 and to make sure that
the connections have been made correctly.
Make sure that your notebook is connected to the telephone line and the
telephone line has a dial tone.
If you have the call waiting feature on your telephone line, make sure that
it is disabled.
Make sure that you are not using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. These lines
do not work with your modem.
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 "Modem" on page 249.
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.
For more information about troubleshooting Internet
connections in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help
and Support.
Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the
HelpSpot Search box
the arrow.
www.gateway.com
Troubleshooting
, then click
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