Internet Access
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I cannot connect to the |
| Verify Internet settings, or contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for | |
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| Verify that you are using the proper cables for your Internet connection type. | |
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| Your computer may have a modem and an Ethernet network adapter (also | |
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| called a network interface card, or NIC). A modem uses a standard telephone | |
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| to a local area network (LAN). Do not connect a telephone cable to the NIC. | |
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| Do not plug a network cable into a telephone service line; doing so may | |
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| damage the NIC. | |
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| For more information about connecting to the Internet, press the Help ? button | |
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| on the keyboard to open the Help and Support Center. | |
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| Verify that the Web browser is installed and set up to work with your ISP. | |
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| Run the wireless setup wizard: | |
| 1 | Click the Windows Start Button, and select Network. | |
| 2 | In the Network window, click Network and Sharing Center. | |
| 3 | In the Network and Sharing Center window, click Set up a connection | |
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| or network to open the wizard. |
| 4 | Follow the onscreen instructions. | |
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| If your system has external antennas, try to move the antenna to a better | |
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| position. If the antenna is internal, try to move the chassis. | |
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| Try to connect again later, or contact your ISP for assistance. | |
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I cannot automatically start |
| Log in to your ISP, and start the desired program. | |
Internet programs. |
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Web pages load slowly. | Verify that the correct modem speed and COM port are selected: | ||
| 1 | Click the Windows Start Button, and then click Control Panel. | |
| 2 | Click Hardware and Sound. | |
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| 4 | Click the Modems tab, and then the Properties button. | |
| 5 | In the Device status area, verify the modem is working properly. | |
| Note that Web pages do not always load as quickly as files stored on your | ||
| computer. Web pages may also load slowly if there is a high demand for the | ||
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Troubleshooting Computer Problems 13