QuickSpecs
Compaq Presario 4862

MODEL
Model COMPAQ PRESARIO 4862
Compaq P/N 309000-003
UPC 743172485403

STANDARD FEATURES
Dimensions and Weight Dimensions (H x W x D) & Weight
Unit: 19.0" x 9.25" x 19.75" (36 lbs.)
Package: 23.5" x 15.63" x 23.5" (47 lbs.)
Processor 333 MHz Intel Pentium® II processor featuring MMX™ technology
Memory 64 MB SyncDRAM; expandable to 384 MB (SyncDRAM DIMM required)
Hard Drive 12.0 GB hard drive
DVD-ROM Drive Runs at twice the speed of previous generation DVD-ROM drives1. In addition, 2nd-Generation DVD-ROM drives feature CD-ROM playback at speeds up to 20X Max2, and render the ability to read CD-R (CD-Recordable) discs, for greater compatibility with all CD formats. Furthermore, 2nd-Generation DVD-ROM allows your customers to play media that holds up to 17 GB of data.
Modem 56K modem1
Cache 512KB L2 Pipeline Burst Cache
Compaq DVD
  • 2nd-Generation DVD-ROM drive
  • Laser-sharp quality MPEG2 video playback
  • ATI Motion Compensation Hardware
  • JBL 3D VirtualTheater™ (VMAx)
  • Dolby® Digital Surround Sound (AC-3)
Graphics
  • 2X AGP Graphics (133 MHz Accelerated Graphics Port)
  • ATI Rage Pro Hardware Accelerated 3D Graphics
  • 4 MB SyncGraphics Memory
  • Maximum non-interlaced resolution of up to 1280 x 1024 (when supported by monitor)
Compaq Creativity Imaging Center4
  • Allows consumer to capture images easily from camcorder or VCR:
       Input via traditional audio/video jacks (composite video, right and left audio)
  • Fun and easy photo and video editing software:
       Customize, modify, touch up and change the lighting on your favorite still images and video clips. Send video postcards to friends and family over the Internet5
    •
Easy Access Buttons
  • Internet Button5
  • Launch Button: Access your most frequently used application with the touch of a button
  • Audio CD player (Play/Pause, Stop, Previous Track, Next Track)
  • Volume up/down
  • Instant-On Button
Compaq Audio
  • Integrated 16-bit stereo sound
  • Spatializer® sound
Compaq Internet The most sensational, fun and easy Internet experience
  • Easy Internet access with 50 free hours of Internet entertainment6
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 enhanced by Compaq
  • Internet Button5 provides one touch access to the Internet
  • 56K modem3 for quick Internet downloads
  • Compaq Internet Setup wizard
Compaq Video Phone Send-and-Receive Software with Intel ProShare® technology
Allows for full-color video phone8 send-and-receive software capabilities with other H.324-compatible video phone systems (camera and microphone not included)
Diskette Drive 3.5" 1.44 MB diskette drive
Peripherals
  • Compaq Windows® 95 keyboard
  • Compaq mouse
Compatibility Plug-and-Play
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" diskette drive
  • Hard drive
  • DVD-ROM drive
  • Two external 5 1/4" and one internal 3 1/2" drive bays open for expansion
I/O Interfaces
  • Two USB connectors
  • Serial RS-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 ports (headphone/speaker-out, microphone-in, line-in/out)
  • Mouse and keyboard port
  • One composite video and left and right audio input (Creativity Imaging Center)
  • Monitor connector (VGA)
Software  Pre-Installed Software
  • Colordesk
  • Intel Video Capture Utility
  • Microsoft Windows® 95
  • Microsoft Works 4.5
  • Quicken Basic 98
  • Video Phone Send-and-Receive

   Internet/Online

  • Compaq Internet Setup
  • Easy Internet Access
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 enhanced by Compaq
  • Sprynet

   Software on CD

  • Incoming (AGP)
  • iPhoto Express
  • Microsoft Bookshelf 98
  • Microsoft Encarta 98 Encyclopedia
  • Microsoft Money 98
  • MotoRacer(MMX™)
  • Selective QuickRestore

   Software on DVD

  • Wing Commander (DVD Interactive)
Extra-Mile Service
  • Free technical support is available toll-free 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, during warranty period.
  • With your permission, Compaq technicians can even access your PC remotely to troubleshoot and solve software problems and diagnose hardware issues.
Limited Warranty Covered by Compaq one-year U.S. Limited Warranty -- one-year parts and one-year carry-in labor with first 90 days on-site7.

OPTIONS
16 MB SyncDRAM DIMM 
32 MB SyncDRAM DIMM 
64 MB SyncDRAM DIMM 
128 MB SyncDRAM DIMM
271433-001
271434-001
309081-001
309082-001
Compaq Presario FX500 Monitor (13.8" VIA)
Compaq Presario FX700 Monitor (16" VIA)
285309-001
285312-001

1 - 2nd-Generation DVD-ROM drive runs at a higher maximum transfer rate of 2.76 MB/s compared to first generation DVD-ROM drives which run at a maximum transfer rate of 1.348 MB/s. 2 - 20X Max CD-ROM drive data transfer rates may vary from 1300 to 3000 Kbps. 3 - The K56flex protocol is designed only to allow faster downloads from K56flex compliant sources. Maximum achievable download transmission rates will vary with line conditions. 4 - Works with most third-party devices. 5 - Must have Internet Service Provider, and there are fees associated with having one. 6 - 50 free hours of Internet access is offered when Easy Internet Access is chosen from Compaq Internet Setup. The 50 free hours can be used over a 90-day period, up to two hours per day. A valid credit card will be required in order to continue service after the trial period. 7 - Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. For warranty details, consult the Compaq Customer Support Center and select the PaqFax option. (Compaq Customer Support Center, 1-800-OK-Compaq. U.S.) 8 - Camera and microphone not included.

Prices, configuration shown and warranty are for U.S. only. Certain restrictions apply. The information in this publication is subject to change without notice. Compaq Computer Corporation shall not be liable for technical pictorial or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Compaq and Presario registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Pentium and ProShare are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Products mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies, including Compaq. © 1998 Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.