Appendix e. help and service information, Online technical support, Telephone technical support – IBM HH LTO User Manual

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Appendix E. Help and service information

This section contains information on how to obtain online and telephone technical
support.

Online technical support

Online technical support is available during the life of your product. Online
assistance can be obtained through the Personal Computing Support Web site and
the IBM Automated Fax System.

Online technical support

IBM Personal Computing Support Web site

http://www.ibm.com/pc/support

IBM Automated Fax System

1-800-426-3395 (U.S. and Canada)

During the warranty period, assistance for replacement or exchange of defective
components is available. In addition, if your IBM option is installed in an IBM
computer, you might be entitled to service at your location. Your technical support
representative can help you determine the best alternative.

Telephone technical support

Installation and configuration support through the HelpCenter will be withdrawn
or made available for a fee, at IBM’s discretion, 90 days after the option has been
withdrawn from marketing. Additional support offerings, including step-by-step
installation assistance, are available for a nominal fee.

To assist the technical support representative, have available as much of the
following information as possible:
v Option name
v Option number
v Proof of purchase
v Computer manufacturer, model, serial number (if IBM), and manual
v Exact wording of the error message (if any)
v Description of the problem
v Hardware and software configuration information for your system

If possible, be at your computer. Your technical support representative might want
to walk you through the problem during the call.

For the support telephone number and support hours by country, refer to the
following table or to the enclosed technical support insert. If the number is not
provided, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. Response
time may vary depending on the number and nature of the calls received.

Support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Canada (Toronto only)

416-383-3344

Canada (all other)

1-800-565-3344

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