2-8     Chapter 2:  HelpWare support and services
How and when do I purchase 
additional support?
Purchasing additional 
HelpWare services
During and after the warranty period for your computer, you 
can purchase additional HelpWare services. Our Enhanced 
PC Support Line service includes assistance with the 
following items:
assistance with installing, configuring, and using 
selected applications
assistance with installing and configuring selected non-
IBM peripherals
using the operating system
tuning performance (e.g. memory management)
installing device drivers remotely
setting up and using multimedia drivers
installing and configuring out-of-warranty IBM PC 
products
You can purchase support in the 
following ways:
900 number
To receive immediate support from an IBM PC HelpCenter 
technical support representative, you can call the 1-900 
number. Your local telephone company will bill by the minute 
for each call. Persons under age 18 must have permission of 
a parent or legal guardian prior to placing the call.
In the 
United States
, call 
1-900-555-HELP (4357)
 9am to 
9pm Monday through Friday EST. The current rate is $2.99 
(US currency) per minute beginning after the first minute.
In 
Canada
, call 
1-900-565-9988
 24 hours a day. The 
current rate is $3.50 (Canadian currency) per minute 
beginning after the first minute.
Single call
The single call option allows you to pay a flat fee for each 
individual problem you need to resolve. This option is 
payable only by credit card.
3-incident pack
The 3-incident pack allows you to purchase a block of 
problem resolutions at a discount from the single call price. 
This option is payable only by credit card. The
3-incident pack expires one year from the date of purchase.
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