[otrs] FAQ pictures taking longer to load for customers

(OTRS version 2.3.4, FAQ version 1.5.4) Hi all, I created an article in our FAQ that makes use of three GIF's embedded using the WYSIWYG editor, the Gif's are roughly 350KB each. The article was external (customer) from the start. When I browse to the FAQ through the Agent login, the pictures load up fine, but when I browse to the FAQ throught the customer login, the pictures take a minute or two to load. I have Any suggestions on what I could do to resolve this? Thanks Emily