Compaq Armada E500 Laptop User Manual


 
QuickSpecs
Compaq Armada E500
DA-10441 Canada — Version 23 — February 26, 2001 2
Standard Features
Models
Armada E500 Available in multiple configurations
15-inch colour TFT SXGA+ with 1400 x 1050 resolution (up to 16.7M colours internal)
Processor and Panels
One of the following:
850 MHz on Intel Mobile Pentium
III processor
15-inch colour TFT XGA with 1024 x 768 resolution (up to 16.7M colours internal)
700 MHz on Intel Mobile Pentium
III processor
14.1-inch colour TFT XGA with 1024 x 768 resolution (up to 16.7M colours internal)
800 MHz on Intel Mobile Pentium
III processor
700 MHz on Intel Mobile Pentium
III processor
650 MHz on Intel Mobile Pentium
III processor
600 MHz on Intel Mobile Pentium
III processor
13.3-inch colour TFT XGA with 1024 x 768 resolution (up to 16.7M colours internal)
600 MHz on Intel Mobile Pentium
III processor
600 MHz on Intel Mobile Celeron
processor
550 MHz on Intel Mobile Celeron
processor
Note: Mobile Pentium® III processors, 600 MHz and above, feature Intel SpeedStep™ technology.
Note: Mobile Pentium® III processors feature 256-KB integrated cache and Mobile Celeron Processors feature
128KB integrated cache.
Memory
Standard 128-MB or 64-MB 100 MHz SDRAM
Maximum 512-MB 100 MHz SDRAM
Note: Due to the non-industry standard nature of some third-party memory modules, we strongly recommend using
only Compaq branded Memory modules to ensure compatibility.
Integrated Communications
User upgradable – Type II Mini
PCI
Compaq Global Mini PCI 56K (V.90) Modem
Compaq 56K (V.90) Modem plus Intel PRO/100+ NIC
Note: Select models of the Armada E500 ship standard with a Compaq Global Mini PCI 56K (V.90) Modem Type II
Mini PCI or with a Compaq 56K (V.90) plus Intel PRO/100+ Type II Mini PCI.
Note: Designed only to allow faster downloads from v.90 compliant sources. Maximum achievable download
transmission rates currently do not reach 56 KB/s, and will vary with line conditions.
Note: Modem availability is subject to country regulatory approval.
Keyboard
102-key compatible keyboard with isolated, inverted-T cursor control keys, and right-control key, special feature
hotkeys for instant access to power conservation, QuickLock/QuickBlank (ex: FN+F6), toggle between internal and
external, or simultaneous displays, battery gauge, speaker volume control, brightness and contrast
Easy Access Internet Buttons
The Armada E500 comes with four Easy Access Internet Buttons allowing quick access to your most popular
Internet sites, files and applications. The buttons come pre-set; however, they are user-customizable and designed
to increase productivity by providing one-touch access.
Pointing Device
Touchpad with integrated pick buttons / Double Tap mouse-like buttons
PC Card Slots
Two Type II/One Type III PC Card Slot(s) which support both 32-bit Card Bus
(Full support in Windows 9.x and
Windows 2000) and 16-bit PC Cards; zoomed video support in bottom slot