QuickSpecs

Compaq Presario 3555

Internet PC

 

January 2000



Compaq P/N – 165581-001 UPC – 720591281915

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® Pentium III Processor – 500 MHz • 100 MHz system bus

 

System Memory • 64 MB 100 MHz SyncDRAM, shared memory architecture, two total DIMM slots upgradable to 512 MB – between 1 MB to 8 MB dedicated for video memory 1 (SyncDRAM DIMM required)

 

Hard Drive • 10.0 GB 2 UltraDMA hard drive

 

CD-RW Drive 3

Maximize your PC with the 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 • Create CD-ROM discs quickly and easily with just!burn® software

 

Modem • 56K ITU V.90 modem 4

 

Cache • 256KB L2 Pipeline Burst Cache

 

Compaq Internet Keyboard The Internet Button Suite gives you one-touch access to the hottest spots on the Web.

Instant Internet – Your personalized start page with news and information you need everyday.

Instant e-Mail – One-touch access for sending and receiving your e-mail.

Instant Search – Instant access to AltaVista, one of America’s favorite search engines.

Entertainment Ideas – The online, inside scoop on the world of entertainment featuring music downloads, streaming video, webcasts, entertainment news, and reviews.

Retail Central – Your instant connection to the store where you purchased your Presario PC.

Community – Live events, discussion boards and unique content that make the Web a friendlier place.

My Presario – Your instant connection to Compaq for product information, helpful hints, performance updates, service and more.

Compaq Built-in Technician – Automated assistance over the Internet

 

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

 

Internet Access • Quick and easy Internet access with the purchase of a Compaq Presario Internet PC – 150 hour free trial from Compaq.NET 9

– Reliable, national coverage with local dial-up numbers across the country – Service plans starting at $9.99 per month 10 with no startup fee – 150 hour free trial from AOL 9

– Free Internet access from NetZero 6

 

Compaq Extra Mile Service and Support The best approach to customer service, delivered just the way you want it. • 1-year U.S. Limited Warranty 8 : 1 year parts and labor (mail-in or 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 Remote Support Allows a Compaq technician to connect to your PC and resolve technical difficulties over the phone.

 

Compaq Service Connection Free PC tune-ups performed automatically over the Web.

 

Software Preinstalled Software just!burn® McAfee Virus Scan Microsoft® Money 2000 Microsoft® Windows® Media Player Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition Microsoft® Works 2000 RioPort Audio Manager

 

Internet/Online America Online Compaq.NET Microsoft® Internet Explorer NetZero

 

Software on CD Microsoft® Encarta® Encyclopedia 2000 Microsoft® Word 2000

 

I/O Center • One USB port and audio in/out

 

Graphics • Integrated Direct AGP Graphics • Integrated 64-bit hardware-accelerated 3D graphics • MPEG full-motion video playback

 

Compaq Audio • ESS Allegro PCI Audio • Create, organize and play digital MP3, WMA or personal CD audio files on your PC • FM Synthesis

 

Compaq Multimedia • Audio CD Player • Video Player (AVI, MPEG and others)

 

Power Supply • Steady-state 85 watts • Energy Star Compliant

 

Diskette Drive • 3.5" 1.44 MB diskette drive

 

Mouse • Internet scroll mouse

 

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) • 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 ports • DVI Digital Flat Panel (DFP) port • Monitor connection (VGA)

 

Options

32 MB SyncDRAM Memory Module – 271434-001

64 MB SyncDRAM Memory Module – 308877-001

128 MB SyncDRAM Memory Module – 308878-001

256 MB SyncDRAM Memory Module – 171558-B21

 

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 12 • Woofer drive unit: 4" long throw

 

Compatibility/Compliance • Plug-and-Play • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Year 2000 (Y2K) Hardware Compliant 11 – This product was developed for compliance with the Compaq Year 2000 Readiness Program.

 

1 Depending on functional requirements. 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. After 50 MP3 conversions, upgrade charges will apply. 6 Requires sharing subscriber profile information and viewing targeted ads. Other terms and conditions apply. See NetZero User Agreement. 7 Two titles for $9.99 plus $5.00 shipping and handling when ordering over the Internet from www.compaqchoice.com. Or call 1-612-339-4060 for an order form. Additional $4.00 processing fee will be charged for non-Internet ordering. 8 Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. For warranty details, consult the Compaq Customer Support Center at 1-800-345-1518, U.S. 9 With activation of 150-hour free trial of Compaq.NET or 150 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. 10 Compaq.NET offers unlimited Internet access starting at $9.99/month based on pre-paid 12-month service agreement. See User Agreement for additional terms and conditions. 11 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. 12 Patent pending. 13 One PC must be hardwired (cable or modem) to the Internet for additional networked PCs to wirelessly access the network and the Internet. Range is up to 150' from the hardwired PC. Availability may vary. 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 and Pentium are registered trademarks 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. 149A/1199RCP