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Q. What is the AppleCare Protection Plan?
A. The AppleCare Protection Plan provides comprehensive service and support coverage for your Apple product for three full years from date of product purchase. As a Protection Plan customer, you'll benefit from a host of services, including:

  • Direct access to Apple Technical Support.
  • Powerful diagnostic tools-TechTool Deluxe software from Micromat
  • Apple-certified repairs
  • 24-hour-a-day Internet support

Q. What products are eligible for this program?
A. The AppleCare Protection Plan covers the following Apple products:

  • iMac computers
  • iBook computers
  • Macintosh PowerBook computers
  • Power Macintosh and Macintosh Server computers
  • Apple displays purchased as part of Power Mac and Macintosh Server systems
  • Apple displays purchased separately

    Q. How do I activate my AppleCare Protection Plan?
    Complete and return the enclosed enrollment card immediately, or call the 133 number listed on the card. After you enroll, Apple will send you a Protection Plan Certificate as proof of coverage. The certificate includes your agreement number, which you'll need to request assistance. If you do not activate your coverage, you may experience a delay in receiving phone support or repair service.

    You will need to provide your product's serial number when you enroll. Use the serial number on the product, even if it is different from the serial number listed on the product box or sales receipt. To locate the serial number, look on the back, on the bottom, or inside the I/O door of your product.

    Keep your original sales receipts for your Apple product and AppleCare Protection Plan, in addition to the AppleCare Protection Plan Certificate you will receive. Proof of purchase may be required if there is any question as to your product's eligibility for Protection Plan coverage.

    Q. Coverage Information?
    The AppleCare Protection Plan kit covers the Apple computer system listed on the outside of the package. If you find that you have purchased a Protection Plan that does not match your Apple system, return this kit to your reseller or call the number on the enrollment card for assistance.

    You must purchase a separate kit for each system to be covered, and your system must still be under the one-year limited warranty to qualify for the Protection Plan.

    An external Apple display is included with Power Mac coverage if the display is purchased at the same time and is used with the covered system. The Apple keyboard and mouse are covered if they are purchased at the same time as, or are bundled with, the covered Apple system with which they are used. An Apple AirPort Base Station and AirPort Card are included in the coverage of the system with which they are used.

    The AppleCare Protection Plan is valid in Australia. The Protection Plan is subject to the terms and conditions in this brochure.

    If you sell your covered product before the Protection Plan expires, coverage is completely transferable to the new owner. See the terms and conditions for more information.

    Technical Support
    If you are experiencing problems with your covered product, you should first follow the diagnostic steps in the enclosed quick reference card (including running TechTool Deluxe CD). If the problem is not resolved, you may contact the Apple Service and Support line and follow the prompts to receive technical assistance. Telephone hours may vary. Apple reserves the right to change phone hours at any time.

    You will need to provide your AppleCare Protection Plan agreement number (on your certificate or on the CD envelope) before speaking with a technical representative. This plan provides phone support for Apple's hardware and operating system software as described in the terms and conditions. The technical representative will diagnose the problem and may walk you through testing and recovery steps as necessary.

    Hardware Repair Service
    If the technical phone representative determines that your product needs repair, service options will be provided. One or more of the following options may apply under the AppleCare Protection Plan:

    • Carry-in service is available for most products at any Apple Authorised Service Provider in Australia.
    • On-site service may be available for an additional fee, please ask your Apple Service provider for details.
    • Express courier service may be available for most portable products. Apple dispatches a courier service to pick up your product and deliver it back after it is repaired at Apple's central repair facilities.
    • Whole-unit exchange will be used for certain peripheral devices, accessories or cards. Apple will send you a replacement item and you will return the failed item to Apple.

    Internet Support
    Log on to the AppleCare Protection Plan web site at www.asia.apple.com/support. You'll find links to great support information and technical databases to help you solve almost any technical issue that arises.

    Apple Computer South Asia Pte. Ltd
    7, Ang Mo Kio Street 64
    Singapore 569086
    www.asia.apple.com

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