Know information from prior technical assistance
If you have contacted MTS about this problem before, we can recall your file based on the:
• MTS notification number
• Name of the person who helped you
Identify the problem
Describe the problem and know the answers to the following questions:
• How long and how often has the problem occurred?
• Can you reproduce the problem?
• Were any hardware or software changes made to the system before the problem started?
• What are the equipment model numbers?
• What is the controller model (if applicable)?
• What is the system configuration?
Know relevant computer information
For a computer problem, have the following information available:
• Manufacturer’s name and model number
• Operating software type and service patch information
• Amount of system memory
• Amount of free space on the hard drive where the application resides
• Current status of hard-drive fragmentation
• Connection status to a corporate network
Know relevant software information
For software application problems, have the following information available:
• The software application’s name, version number, build number, and (if available) software patch number.
This information can typically be found in the About selection in the Help menu.
• The names of other applications on your computer, such as:
• Anti-virus software
• Screen savers
• Keyboard enhancers
• Print spoolers
• Messaging applications
MTS Material Test System Operation 11
2.0 Technical Support
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