Comprehensive Support
Apple offers several resources designed to help you use your Apple
product. When you need assistance, consult the manuals or electronic
documents that came with your product. You can also use Apple's
innovative onscreen help system. These
resources are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Product Manuals
Your product manuals provide detailed instructions, organized so
that you can quickly and easily find the information you need. They
also provide pointers to online sources of information (such as Mac OS
Help) and electronic documents that can help you use your product. We
also have a large selection of Apple product manuals in PDF (Acrobat)
file format available for downloading at the Product
Documentation Archive
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Mac OS Help
Mac OS (operating system) Help provides onscreen assistance and
step-by-step instructions. When you have questions about how to use
your Apple product or how to keep it running smoothly, access Apple's
innovative help system.
E-mail Mail List
Subscribe to Apple's official e-mail mailing list. These include
lists for press releases, Information Alley with software update
notification, Power Macintosh Bulletins, Apple Developer News, and
Apple Software Update locations.
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Online Support
Apple's online support provides the most comprehensive support
information available from Apple. Apple online support inlcudes
software updates and utilities, technical support and product
information and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Tech Exchange
Tech Exchange is your resource for product-specific information and feedback. When you post a technical issue, it is available to customers with Internet access worldwide. If you have an answer or a suggestion related to posts you read on the forum, we welcome and encourage your participation.
Basic Macintosh Troubleshooting
The Basic Macintosh Troubleshooting section of the Tech Exchange is designed to help you learn the basics of how to troubleshoot problems that you may encounter with your Macintosh. In addition, this section offers step-by-step procedures you should perform regularly to prevent problems and keep you Macintosh in top shape.
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Tech Info Library
Apple's searchable support database, the Tech Info Library (TIL) contains
more than 19,000 easy-to-read technical articles available in topic and
discussion format. The TIL includes articles on troubleshooting,
technical specifications, product history, printer drivers, cables,
configurations, diagrams and much more. This is the same data base
that Apple support specialists use to answer technical questions over
the telephone.
For current as well as past product info at a glance, search ourAppleSpec database.
Software Updates
The Apple Software
Updates site, which contains a complete collection of updates,
utilities and full software installers.
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Telephone Support (Australia)
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Apple Products - Standard Telephone Support
Call 133 MAC (133 622) to obtain up-and-running support for the first 30-days you own your product.
Application Support
Call 133 MAC (133 622) to obtain software application Support for products such as QuickTime 3.
Apple Support Line
Call 133 MAC (133 622) After your standard support expires,
Extend your telephone support with Apple Support Line, available in
a flavour to suit you.
Mac OS X Support
Support Professional
Call 133 MAC (133 622) to subscribe for Priority industry strength support for helpdesk professionals
Automated Information
Visit Apple's Support Site.
Customer Relations (Australia)
Call 133 MAC (133 622) or Write:
Apple Computer Australia
Customer Care
16 Rodborough Road
Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
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Other Support Resources
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Apple Authorised Resellers and Service Providers
Apple Authorised Resellers can provide software support, guidance,
and technical consulting services. Many resellers are also Apple
Authorized Service Providers and provide hardware repair services using
genuine Apple service parts. For the name of an Apple Authorized
Reseller or Service Provider:
Non-Apple Software
Apple support Apple and most Claris applications that may be bundled
with this product. Questions about other products should be directed to
the manufacturer of the product. Phone numbers for product assistance
are usually listed in the front of the manuals that accompany those
products.
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Disability Solutions
At Apple, we are committed to helping individuals with disabilities
use technology to increase their independence and personal productivity.
Mac Access Passport (MAP) describes a wide variety of hardware and
software products that help make the Macintosh accessible to children
and adults who live with disabilities. To learn more about Apple's
disability resources:
Claris Software
If you have questions about Claris software, use the comprehensive
support resources listed above. Or refer to the Up & Running Telephone
Support and Value-Priced Service & Support information below.
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Developer, Consultation & Training Resources
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Apple Developers and Consultants (AAPDA)
The Australasian Apple Programmers and Developers Association (AAPDA) offers useful information including developer programs, bug reporting and technical support.
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Apple User Groups
Where ever you are, you'll find an Apple user group that shares your special interests. Composed of volunteers, most user groups hold monthly meetings, offering training courses, operate online bulletin boards, and maintain public domain software libraries for their members' use. To start an Apple user group or locate one near you:
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