How and when do I contact the IBM PC HelpCenter?
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HelpWare support and services
30-day "Up and Running" support. 
If you have questions 
about setting up your system, we’re here to help. 
Within the first 30 days that you have your computer, 
you can call us at no additional charge to ask questions 
about:
•
setting up your system and attaching a monitor and 
printer
•
starting the preloaded operating system
•
starting the preloaded and bundled software 
programs
Long distance telephone charges may apply. We will 
calculate the 30 days from the date of purchase.
Software technical support. 
If you need help setting up or 
installing the preloaded or bundled software programs 
during the 30-day "Up and Running" support period, 
technical support representatives will help you install (or 
reinstall) the software that came with your computer if 
necessary. HelpWare support will ensure that the 
program is successfully loaded so that you can start the 
program. Support for your “how to” questions about 
software programs is available for a fee. For more 
information, see “How and when do I purchase 
additional support?” on page 90.
Additional support. 
There are times you may need 
additional assistance after the 30-day "Up and Running" 
support period. You may also require “how to” help and 
support as you use your Aptiva PC. IBM PC HelpCenter 
technicians can assist you for a fee. For more 
information, see “How and when do I purchase 
additional support?” on page 90.
Hardware warranty service. 
In some cases, the Aptiva PC 
that you purchased may not function as warranted. If 
this happens, during the period of your warranty, the 
IBM PC HelpCenter will provide warranty service for 
IBM factory installed hardware.
Note
To fin d your  mac hine  and  
model type as well as 
your serial number, look 
on the front lower right 
corner of the system unit.
Note
If your call is not covered 
by 30-day "Up and 
Running" support or the 
warranty, you will be 
required to provide a 
major credit card number 
for support.
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