QuickSpecs
Compaq Presario 4840

MODEL

Compaq Presario 4840:
Part Number 165850-003
UPC 743172481092
Standard Features
Dimensions and Weight (Height x Width x Depth):
Unit 16.88 x 8.38 x 18.13 inches (37 lbs)
Package 23.5 x 15.63 x 23.5 inches (43.78 lbs)
Processor 266 MHz Intel Pentium (R) II processor
Memory 32 MB SyncDRAM; expandable to 384 MB
Hard Drive 6.5 GB hard drive
DVD-ROM Drive Holds up to 17 GB using both sides of the disc. DVD supports up to 25 times the size of today's CD-ROMs. Plays your existing CD-ROMs and audio CDs, as well as DVD-ROMs and DVD movies.
Compaq DVD AGP Graphics ATI Motion Compensation Laser sharp quality MPEG2 video playback DVD-ROM drive
Modem Modem 56K modem (NOTE 1)
Cache 512 KB Internal Pipeline Burst Cache
Graphics
  • Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
  • ATI Rage Pro 3D Graphics
  • 4 MB SyncGraphics Memory
  • Maximum non-interlaced resolution of up to 1280 x 1024 (when supported by monitor)
Compaq Creativity Imaging Center (Note2) Allows user to capture images easily from camcorder or VCR:

Input via traditional audio/video jacks (composite video, right and left audio)

Fun and easy photo editing software:
Customize, modify, touch up and change the lighting on your favorite still images with special photo editing software
Easy Access Buttons (Note 3)
  • provides one touch access to the Internet Launch your most frequently used application with a touch of a button
  • Audio CD Player (Play/Pause, Stop, Previous Track, Next Track)
  • Speakerphone Button
  • Phone Message Button
  • Message Indicator Icon Light
  • Instant On Button
Compaq Audio
  • JBL 3D VirtualTheater (VMAx)
  • Dolby Digital Surround Sound (AC-3)
  • User-controllable volume/bass/treble
  • Integrated 16-bit stereo sound
  • Spatializer Sound
  • Headphone jack
Compaq Internet
  • 56K modem (NOTE 1)
  • Internet Button
  • Compaq Internet Setup
Compaq Phone Center Includes telephone answering capabilities, with up to 99 individual password protectable voice mailboxes, electronic address book with speed dial and remote access to voice mailboxes

Speakerphone - Simultaneous, 2-way (full-duplex) speakerphone

Fax Center - Receive, mark-up and save incoming faxes; send faxes with options to schedule, send or group broadcast
Compaq Video Phone Send and Receive Software Allows for full-color video phone send and
receive software capabilities with other H.324-compatible video phone systems
Diskette Drive
3.5 inch, 1.44 MB diskette drive
Peripherals Compaq Windows 95 Keyboard, Compaq Mouse
Compatibility Plug and Play compatible
Power Supply
Steady-state 165 watts
Expansion Slots
  • Two 16-bit full size ISA expansion slots
  • Two half size PCI expansion slots
  • One half size PCI/ISA combo slot
  • One Compaq reserve slot for modem
Expansion Bays Six drive bays populated with:
  • 3.5 inch diskette drive
  • Hard drive
  • DVD-ROM drive
  • Two external 5 1/4 inch and one internal 3.5 inch drive bays open for expansion
I/O Interfaces
  • Two USB connectors
  • Serial RD-232C compatible, DB9 connector (16550)
  • Parallel EPP/ECP standard centronics-compatible interface; (DB25 connector)
  • Joystick/MIDI compatible game port
  • Two RJ-11 phone jacks (1 input, 1 output)
  • Four audio (headphone/speaker, microphone, line-in/out)
  • Mouse and keyboard port
  • One composite video and left and right audio input (Creativity Imaging Center)
  • Monitor connector (VGA)
Software Preinstalled Software
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Colordesk
  • Intel Video Capture Utility
  • Microsoft Money 97
  • Microsoft Works
  • Sim City 2000 Network Edition

Internet/On-Line Compaq Internet Setup

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • ShockWave
  • Sprynet
  • The Palace

Software on CD or DVD

  • Warren Miller's Ski World
  • Warner Music Video
  • iPhoto Express
  • Formula 1
  • Microsoft Bookshelf 1996-97
  • Microsoft Creative Writer 2
  • Microsoft Encarta 97
  • Encyclopedia MPEG
  • Sega Virtual-On
  • Quick Restore
Technical Support Toll-free technical support is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, during warranty period
Limited Warranty United States Limited Warranty Covered by Compaq one year U.S. limited warranty - one year parts and one year carry-in labor with the first 90 days on-site.
Options

Option

Option Part#

JBL Pro Subwoofer 240120-001
Compaq Presario FX500 Monitor 285309-001
Compaq Presario 1725S Monitor (15.6 inches viewable image area) 186747-001

NOTES

1: The K56 Flex protocol is designed only to allow faster downloads
from K56 Flex compliant digital sources. Maximum achievable
download transmission rates are currently unknown, may not reach
56 Kbps, and will vary with line conditions. Your modem may only
download at up to 33.6 Kbps until a free software upgrade to
achieve K56flex compatibility is available. Check documentation
inside for details.

2: Works with most third party devices.

3: Must have Internet Service Provider for Internet access, and
there are fees associated with having one