IBM 2194, 6345, 2193 manual Before you call

Before you call...

The information in the following three steps will provide the IBM PC HelpCenter technical support representative with valuable information that will assist him or her when handling your call. It will also help reduce the amount of time it takes to diagnose problems and answer questions.

1.Register your computer with the online IBM Registration form that came installed on your computer.

2.If possible, run both the DOS version and the Windows version of PC Doctor Diagnostics. Save and print the log files created by both the DOS and Windows versions of diagnostics so that you can provide these for the technical support representative to review. (The log file created by the Windows version is automatically saved in C:\PCDR\detailed.txt.) For information on how to use the PC Doctor Diagnostics, refer to “IBM Diagnostic Programs” on page 10-20.

3.If you have not already done so, you will be required to register your computer the first time you contact IBM. You will be required to provide the following information:

Neme

Address

Telephone number

Machine type and model		(located on the front
panel, behind the door)
Serial number	(located on the front panel,
behind the door)
Registrationnumber
(when you receive one)
Date of purchase

•description of the problem

•exact wording of any error messages

•system hardware and software configuration information for your system

If your call is not covered by 30-day "Up and Running" support or the hardware product warranty, you may be required to provide a major credit card number for support. You will not be billed if it is determined that your call is covered under the "Up and Running" support or the IBM hardware product warranty.

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