Customer Help and tips pages

        Dear 1st Choice Customer / Potential customer,

        Here we lay out for you some common tips and solutions to some problems you might face. These are common customer problems we have come across again and again. We hope you will find these pages helpful. In case of any doubts, please do not hesitate to contact us!

        Please note that the tips concentrate on Windows 95 and Windows 98. This is the operating system of choice for most of our customers, and these pages are for them! In case of any specialised doubts or questions, please do email us, and we will do our best to solve your problems!

        The following items are availible. If you would like to see anything additional, please do not hesitate to contact us and let us know!

        What are some of the common terms used in Windows 95/98?

        How do I set the date and/or time on my machine?

        What is the Year 2000 (Y2K) problem?

        How can I ensure my system is and remains in good condition?

        What does the error about "lost file clusters" mean?

        How do I set-up my Internet connection, 1st Choice Computer Services style? (Automatic Internet access)

        I can't see my "Start" (  ) button! What do I do?

        How do I add a new printer to my system?

        I keep receiving errors about "Illegal operations". What is this all about?

        I can't hear anything, or the volume is too low. How do I adjust it?

        How do I change the background, colors, or sound effects on my computer?

        What is the "Safe Mode"? Why do I get it?

        What is E-mail, and how do I use it?

        How do I watch Video CDs on my computer?

        Links to other help resources