Origin: Online Login Is Currently Unavailable?

Please Help.. I have already installed Origin.  I also went to the Origin website and created an account.  My internet is working fine but its saying "You must be online when logging in for the first time."  I don't know what else to do.  I do not have a MAC.  I am using Windows XP.  I have already tried going into Internet Connections through Control Panel and unclicked "Bypass proxy server" and it still won't work.  I just want to play Sims 3... lol