Compaq E500 Laptop User Manual


 
QuickSpecs
Compaq Armada E500
DA-10441 North America — Version 32— May 29, 2002 2
Standard Features
Processor and Panel
15-inch color TFT SXGA+ with 1400 x 1050 resolution (up to 16.8M colors internal)
One of the following:
1.0 GHz on Intel Mobile Pentium III processor
850 MHz on Intel Mobile Pentium III processor
14.1-inch color TFT XGA with 1024 x 768 resolution (up to 16.7M colors internal)
900 MHz on Intel Mobile Pentium III processor
800 MHz on Intel Mobile Pentium III processor
700 MHz on Intel Mobile Pentium III processor
700 MHz on Intel Mobile Celeron
processor
NOTE: Mobile Pentium III processors feature Intel SpeedStep technology.
NOTE: Mobile Pentium III processors feature 256-KB integrated cache and Mobile Celeron Processors feature 128-
KB integrated cache.
Memory
Standard
Maximum
128-MB or 64-MB - 100 MHz SDRAM (128 MB or 64 MB slot 1, second slot open)
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 56K (V.90) Modem or
Compaq 56K (V.90) Modem plus 10/100 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 10/100 NIC 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