CM/ECF User Manual
		ECF User Manual (This manual is almost 2 megs [1924 K], it will take a little while to download)
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Table of Contents
Getting Started				Page 1
	Introduction			Page 1
		Help Desk		Page 1
		ECF Systems Capabilities		Page 1
	Requirements			Page 2
		Hardware and Software Requirements		Page 2
		Pacer Registration		Page 2
	Registering for Access to ECF			Page 3
Preparations				Page 4
	Setting Up the Acrobat PDF Reader			Page 4
	Portable Document Format (PDF)			Page 4
		How to View a PDF File		Page 4
		How to Convert Documents to PDF Format		Page 4
			For WordPerfect	Page 5
			For Microsoft Word 95 or Later:	Page 5
			Other Word Processing Programs	Page 6
Basics				Page 7
	User Interactions			Page 7
		Conventions used in this Manual		Page 7
		Documents Files in Error		Page 7
		Viewing Transaction Log		Page 8
		User's Manual		Page 8
A Step-By-Step Guide				Page 9
	How to Access the System			Page 9
	Logging In			Page 10
	Selecting ECF Features			Page 12
Civil Events Feature				Page 13
	General Rules and Manipulations			Page 13
		Manipulating the Screens		Page 13
		Correcting a Mistake		Page 13
		Signature; Affidavits of Service		Page 13
	Filing a Civil Complaint			Page 13
	Filing Documents for Civil Cases			Page 14
		Select the type of document to file		Page 14
		Enter the case number in which the document is to be filed		Page 15
		Designate the party(s) filing the document		Page 16
		Specify the PDF file name and location for the document to be filed		Page 16
		Adding Attachments to Document Being Filed		Page 18
		Linking documents		Page 20
		Modify docket text		Page 21
		Submit the pleading		Page 22
		Notice of Electronic Filing		Page 23
		Add/Create New Party		Page 24
		Submitting a Proposed Order		Page 26
		Filing Proposed Documents		Page 26
		Filing Other Types of Documents		Page 26
		E-Mail Notification when documents are Filed		Page 26
Criminal Events Feature				Page 27
	Filing Documents for Criminal Cases			Page 27
		Select the type of document to file		Page 27
		Enter the case number in which the document is to be filed		Page 28
		Designate the defendant(s) that the filing relates to		Page 29
		Verify the case number and caption are correct		Page 29
		Designate the party(s) filing the document		Page 29
		Select the appropriate motion you are filing		Page 30
		Specify the PDF file name and location for the document to be filed		Page 30
		Adding attachments to document being filed		Page 33
		Modify docket text		Page 34
		Submit the pleading		Page 35
		Notice of Electronic Filing		Page 36
		E-Mail Notification when documents are Filed		Page 37
Query Feature				Page 38
	Attorney			Page 40
	Case Summary			Page 41
	Deadlines/Hearings			Page 41
	Docket Report			Page 42
	History/Documents			Page 43
	Other Queries			Page 44
Reports Feature				Page 45
	Docket Sheet			Page 46
	Civil/Criminal Cases Filed Report			Page 47
Utilities Feature				Page 49
	Maintain Your Account			Page 49
	View Your Transaction Log			Page 52
	Miscellaneous			Page 53
Logout				Page 53
Known Problems and Troubleshooting				Page 54
	Known Problems			Page 54
		Converting documents to PDF		Page 54
		Cannot login to the LIVE System		Page 54
	Trouble-shooting Hints			Page 54
		Technical Failures		Page 54
Notice of Electronic Availability of Case File Information				Page 55
Civil Events List
Criminal Events List
Attorney/Participant Registration Form