Help - User's Guide
This User's Guide will provide
you with help in various topics concerning our online ordering
process. Use the floating menu to the right to find the section
you are looking for. If you can
not find what you are looking for, you can contact eSupport@acmtech.com
about any questions
or concerns you may have.
General FAQ's
Do I need any special software to order online?
No. If you have access to the internet, you can order
online.
Can I order online at home?
You can order online wherever you have internet access.
Can anyone in my office order online?
Anyone with an account number, username and password can
order online.
I'm having a problem with an order. Who should I call?
Call 1-800-722-7745 ext 276.
How much does online ordering cost?
Online ordering is free to our customers.
How long does it take orders to be sent/received?
The order is sent instantly to ACM.
Why must I sometimes wait several seconds for my search
results?
Each time you submit a request, the ACM eCatalog reviews
a great deal of data. This delay may be affected by the speed
of your internet connection and the overall volume of Internet
traffic at that time.
Why do I receive an e-mail copy of my order?
This e-mail is for your records. An ACM invoice will be
mailed to you after your order has shipped.
How
often is the product information updated in the ACM eCatalog?
Information is updated daily.
Can I order anytime during the day?
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Will this save me time?
Online ordering can cut your ordering time by half.
How will this increase my business?
By saving ordering time, you can concentrate on selling.
Does it matter what browser I use?
No. As long as the browser supports frames & cookies,
you can order from the ACM eCatalog.
Searching
How do I find an item on the site?
There are 3 ways to find an item:
- Part Number Search
- OEM part number search
- ACM part number search
- Model number search
- Product Type Search
- Supplies & Parts
- Equipment & Accessories
- Order History Search
How do I view detailed information
about a product listed in my search results?
You can view detailed information of any particular item by
clicking on an items' ACM number or description.
What if you don't carry what I am
looking for?
You can request products using "Wish List" located
on the main eCatalog page on the right hand side. When the
products you want become available in our inventory, you will
be notified via e-mail.
Can I view only new products?
You can view all of our new products by clicking on "Newly
Released Products" located on the main eCatalog page
on the right hand side. You can refine your search within
the Newly Released Products section by Brand or OEM part number.
How can I find products on sale?
You can view all of our sale items by clicking on "Blowout
Sale!" located on the main eCatalog page on the right
hand side. You can refine your search within the Blowout Sale
section by Brand or OEM part number.
Ordering, Checkout
and Payment
Why can't I add products to my shopping
cart?
You may have disabled the "Cookies"
on your browser. If you don't know how to enable "Cookies",
please do the following:
How to enable cookies:
- For Microsoft Internet Explorer,
choose "Tools," then "Internet Options,"
then " Security Tab," then "Internet,"
and finally choose "Default Level".
- For Netscape browsers, choose
"Edit," then "Preferences," then "Advanced,"
and finally choose "Accept All Cookies".
- For Mozilla Firefox, choose
"Tools," then "Options," then "Privacy,"
then "Cookies," and check the box "Allow
sites to set cookies".
If you still need help, please feel
free to contact our customer service representatives at
eSupport@acmtech.com
How can I see what I've ordered so far?
Click on the "Cart" button located in the top menu
bar. (You must be logged in)
How do I modify my cart?
You can modify the contents of your shopping cart anytime
before you place an order in the following ways:
You may modify the quantity of each item in your shopping
cart. Next to each item in your shopping cart you will find
a column called "Qty" (Quantity). To change quantities,
simply change the number of each item in this column and
click the "Update" button.
To the right of each item in your shopping cart you will
find a link called "REMOVE". To remove an item
simply click on this link.
What happens if I leave the ACM eCatalog after assembling
an order, but before submitting it?
The items in your cart will remain intact until you delete
or submit them.
How can I order products that are not on the ACM eCatalog?
If you can not find the item(s) you want on the ACM eCatalog,
we are not offering it through online sales at the current
time.
How do I place an order?
After
you find products that you would like to purchase:
- Click
the "Add to Cart" button to add the product to
your Shopping Cart.
- In
case you would like to purchase multiple quantities for
the same product, simply enter the quantity you need in
the "Qty" field and click the "Update"
button located in your cart.
- Click
the "Continue Shopping" button to add different
items.
- When
you would like to Checkout, click on the "Check out"
button located in the top menu bar.
- Review
your shipping and billing information and specify any special
instructions you may require. Click the "Step 2- Review
and Submit My Order" button to proceed to the next
step.
- This is your last opportunity to
check your order before submitting it to ACM.
Click the "Step 3- Submit Order" button to proceed
to the Order Summary for final checking.
Copy
the Reference and Purchase Numbers for your reference.
May I add/delete any items after
I have placed my order?
Unfortunately you may not add items after you complete your
order. We begin to fulfill your order as soon as it is placed.
For logistical reasons, we are not able to honor order modification
requests. However, you may call us to cancel your order at
before it is shipped.
What are my payment options?
Your standard payment options apply.
What are my shipment options?
- UPS Next Day Air
- UPS 2-Day Air
- UPS 3-Day Air
- UPS Ground
- FedEx Priority
- FedEx Standard
- FedEx Economy
- International Air
- International Ocean
- Will Call
- Truck
What does this icon mean?

The icon above denotes the item is specially priced under
a promotion we are running.
This icon can be seen in your search results and in your cart.
You can view all promotional items by clicking on the promotions
link on the "main" page.
My
Account
What is 'My Account'
My Account was created
to make your shopping experience more enjoyable. With 'My
Account' you can gain instant access to special promotions,
coupons, and your personal account information. As an eCatalog
account member you can:
- Place orders
without having to re-enter addresses and credit card information
- Track order
status online
- Create and
manage your account
- Subscribe
to our special offer e-mails.
Best of all, joining is quick
and ABSOLUTELY FREE!
What should I do if I forget my password?
To retrieve your password:
- Go to "Login" page.
- Click the "Forgot
your password?" link below the "Login"
button.
- Enter your User ID.
Your Sign In information, including
your Password, will be delivered to the e-mail account with
which you have registered.
If you have further questions or comments, please contact
us at esupport@acmtech.com.
How can I change my account information?
After you have signed in to 'My Account', you can update your
account information by clicking on "Review your details".
You will then be directed to a page where you can update your
personal information in your account.
Is my credit card information secure
on the internet?
We appreciate the concern that many of our customers have
regarding the security of online credit card transactions.
You can be sure that ACM takes all necessary security measures
to protect your credit card information, and DOES NOT release
information to any outside organizations. In addition, we
use SSL technology to encrypt the information you send us
throughout our shopping cart and checkout process, so that
it cannot be read in transit.
Do I need to Log Out?
For security reasons, after you have finished ordering, you
will be signed out automatically after 15 minutes. To access
your account, you will be required to log in again.
Alternatively, you may log out completely
by clicking the "Log Out" link in the "My Account"
page or on the top menu bar.
User ID's and Passwords
How can I get a User ID and Password?
In
order to obtain a User ID and Password you must become an
ACM eCatalog customer. Existing customers must fill out the
I
am already an ACM customer form and new customers
must fill out the I
am not yet an ACM customer form.
My User ID and Password have stopped working. What should
I do?
In
the event that your User ID and Password stop working, please
contact your sales representative for details. Holds may be
placed on your account.
I have forgotten my Password. What should I do?
If
you have forgotten your Password, you can click on "Forgot
your password?" on the log in page. We will e-mail
you your password to your registered e-mail address.
I
have forgotten my User ID. What should I do?
Please
contact eCatalog support team via e-mail eSupport@acmtech.com.
How can I create a new User ID and Password?
In
order to create a new User ID and Password you must log out
first and create a new account.
May
I share my User ID and Password?
No. ACM pricing and information is confidential. Each
user must be approved by ACM and issued a separate User ID
and Password.
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