QuickSpecs
Compaq Presario 3550
3500 Series Internet PC
October 1999
Model COMPAQ PRESARIO 3550
Compaq P/N - 157801-001
UPC - 720591221621
Bundled with Compaq 15" TFT Flat Panel Monitor with powered Monsoon MH-500 Speakers and Subwoofer.

Standard Features
Dimensions & Weights (H x W x D)
Unit: 11.81" x 3.39" x 12.6" (13.2 lbs.)
Monitor: 14.7" x 15.17" x 7.99" (13.2 lbs.)
Bundled Package: 20" x 19.69" x 23.62" (54.23 lbs.)
Processor
Intel® Celeron TM processor – 500 MHz
Cache
128KB integrated L 2 Pipeline Burst Cache
System Memory

• 64 MB 100 MHz SyncDRAM, shared memory arhitecture, two total DIMM slots upgradable to 256 MB – 8 MB dedicated for video memory (SyncDRAM DIMM required)

System Bus
66 MHz system bus
Hard Drive

• 8.0 GB 2 UltraDMA hard drive

CD-RW Drive 3
Maximize your PC with the ultimate multifunction CD recorder
• Use CD-R and CD-RW media for recording or rewriting capability • Store up to 650 MB of data or up to 74 minutes of music

• 24X max reading and 4X Max recording for creating CDs with maximum performance and flexibility

• Create CD-ROM discs quickly and easily with just!burn® software
Modem

• 56K ITU V.90 modem 4

Compaq Easy Access Internet Keyboard
Explore the Web with powerful tools for easy Internet access – all with the touch of a button.
Instant Internet – Instant access to news and information Instant Search – Your direct link to AltaVista for easy online exploring

Instant E-mail – Quick, one-touch access for sending and receiving E-mail

Online Marketplace – Better ideas for the most satisfying shopping experience

Retail Central – An instant connection to your favorite computer store and a variety of leading retailers Community – Live events, discussion boards and unique content that can make the World Wide Web seem like a smaller, friendlier community
My Presario – Your instant connection to Compaq for product information, helpful hints, performance updates and more
Compaq Built-in Technician – Automated assistance over the Internet Multimedia controls:

• Play/Pause
• Stop
• Previous Track 
• Quick Print
• Next Track
• Volume Up/Down
• Mute
• Sleep Button
104-key Compaq Windows® keyboard

More Choices for Online Access

Compare your choices and select the right one for you:

 • Free Internet access 1 with the purchase of a Compaq Presario Internet PC
– 150 hour free trial from Compaq.NET 7
– Reliable, national coverage with local dial-up numbers across the country
– Pricing for unlimited access starting at just $11.99 per month 8 with no startup fee
– 100 hour free trial from AOL 7

– Free unlimited Internet access from NetZero 1
paid for by advertisers

I/O Center

• One USB port and audio in/out

Graphics

• Integrated 2X AGP 3D Graphics

• Integrated 64-bit hardware-accelerated 3D graphics

• MPEG full-motion video playback

• Maximum non-interlaced resolution 1600 x 1200 (when supported by monitor)

Compaq Audio
• ESS Solo PCI Audio
• Aureal A3D TM Interactive 360° Positional Sound
• FM Synthesis
Compaq Multimedia
• Audio CD player
• Video player (AVI, MPEG and others)
Diskette Drive
3.5" 1.44 MB diskette drive
Mouse
Compaq Internet scroll mouse
Power Supply
• Steady-state 85 watts
• Energy Star compliant
Expansion Slots
(three total)
• One PCI slot with modem installed

• Two PCI slots open for expansion

I/O Interfaces
• Two USB ports (1 front, 1 back)
• Serial RS-232C compatible, DB9 connector (16550)
• Parallel EPP/ECP standard centronics-compatible interface (DB25 connector)
• Two RJ-11 phone jacks (1 input, 1 output)
• Audio ports (line-in and line-out) • Mouse and keyboard
• Monitor connection (VGA)

Compatibility/Compliance

• Plug-and-Play
• Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
• Year 2000 (Y2K) Hardware Compliant 9 – This product was developed for compliance with the Compaq Year 2000 Readiness Program.
Monitor • Screen Size/Display: 15" TFT Active Matrix display
• Video Resolution
 Response Time: 60ms
 Contrast Ratio: 200:1
 Brightness: 200 nits typical
 Pixel Pitch: 0.28 mm >
• Display Resolution: 1024 x 768 at 60 Hz

Speakers • System Frequency Response: 50 Hz - 20 kHz
• Maximum loudness: 97 dB at 0.5 meters
• Amplifier power: 51 Watts total system power; 17 Watts, subwoofer; 2 x 8.5 Watts, midrange; 2 x 8.5 Watts, high frequency transducer 10
• Woofer drive unit: 4" long throw
Software
Preinstalled Software 
just!burn®
McAfee Virus Scan
Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition Microsoft® Windows® 98 Starts Here
Microsoft® Word 2000
Microsoft® Works 4.5
RingCentral Fax
Running Microsoft® Windows® 98
Internet/Online 
America Online
Compaq.NET
Microsoft® Internet Explorer
NetZero
Software on CD
Microsoft® Encarta Encyclopedia 99
Compaq Extra Mile Assistance
  The best approach to customer service, delivered just the way you want it.
• 1-year U.S. Limited Warranty 6 1 year parts and labor (carry-in)
• Compaq monitors feature 48- hour replacement of defective monitor with a Compaq refurbished monitor
• Technical support: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Compaq Extra Mile Maintenance
• Compaq Service Connection provides free automated software updates via the Web
Compaq Extra Mile Solutions
• SystemSave for easy information backup
• Selective QuickRestore

Options

32 MB SyncDRAM Memory Module –

271434-001

64 MB SyncDRAM Memory Module –

308877-001

128 MB SyncDRAM Memory Module –

308878-001

1 Requires sharing subscriber profile information and viewing targeted ads. Other terms and conditions apply. See NetZero User Agreement. 2 For hard drives, GB=billion bytes. 3 CD-RW drive data transfer rates may vary as follows: for recording to CD-R media, the data transfer rate may vary from 150 to 600 Kbps; for writing the data transfer rates may vary from 150 to 300 Kbps; for reading CD media, data transfer rates may vary from 1500 to 3600 Kpbs. 4 ITU V.90 modems are designed only to allow faster downloads from K56flex or V.90 compliant digital sources. Maximum achievable download transmission rates are currently unknown, may not reach 56 Kbps, and will vary with line conditions. 5 Appropriate license may be required. 6 Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. For warranty details, consult the Compaq Customer Support Center at 1-800-345-1518, U.S. 7 With activation of 150-hour free trial of Compaq.NET or 100 hour trial of America Online, the free hours must be used within 30 days from initial sign-up. Internet access does not include local telephone company charges, if any, or applicable taxes. Any long distance charges incurred will be the responsibility of the customer. Please make sure your access number is local. A valid credit card is required in order to initiate the service. Other conditions apply. 8 Compaq.NET offers unlimited Internet access starting at $11.99/month based on pre-paid 12-month service agreement. See User Agreement for additional terms and conditions. 9 System tested using NSTL YMARK2000 hardware test. Non-compliant third-party software/hardware products may affect rollover results. For more details, see: http://www.compaq.com/year2000. 10 Patent pending. All hardware and software specifications subject to change without notice. Compaq, Presario and the Compaq logo are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Intel is a registered trademark and Celeron is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. America Online is a registered trademark of America Online, Inc. NetZero is a trademark of NetZero, Inc. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. © 1999 Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. 118A/0999RCP