QuickSpecs
Compaq Presario 5BW251
5000 Series Internet PCs
Exclusively for Sears
September 2000
Model COMPAQ PRESARIO 5BW251
Compaq P/N - 202602-009
UPC - 720591548414
Standard Features
Dimensions & Weights
(H x W x D)
Unit: 16.55" x 8.76" x 17.3" (25.3 lbs.)
Package: 24.06" x 22.44" x 13.13" (36.6 lbs.)
Free MyStyle Accent Color Kit Free MyStyle Accent Color Kit 1 (valid 6/4/00 to 01/31/01)
Camera Logitech QuickCam ™ Express Internet Video Camera
Processor Intel Celeron processor - 700 MHz
System Bus 100 MHz system bus
Cache 128 KB L2 Pipeline Burst Cache
System Memory 64 MB 100 MHz SyncDRAM, shared memory architecture,
two total DIMM slots upgradable to 512 MB (SyncDRAM
DIMM required) - up to 11 MB of dynamic video memory
Hard Drive 20.0 GB 2 UltraDMA hard drive
DVD-ROM Drive DVD-ROM drive 9
CD-RW Drive CD-RW drive 3
Modem 56K ITU V.90 modem 4
Networking 10/100 Ethernet Networking Card
Multimedia Graphics • Direct AGP 3D Graphics Card with up to 11 MB dynamically shared video memory
• 64-bit hardware-accelerated 3D graphics
• Compaq DVD/Player Navigator
• Microsoft® DirectShow
• Video Player (AVI, MPEG2 and others)
• Maximum non-interlaced resolution of up to 1600 x 1200 (when supported by monitor)
Audio • Integrated ESS Allegro Audio
• Audio CD Player
• Create, organize and play digital MP3 7 ,WMA or personal CD audio files on your PC
• FM Synthesis Emulation
Compatibility/Compliance Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
Energy Star Compliant
Plug-and-Play
Expansion Slots (Four total) • One PCI slot with modem installed
• One PCI slot with networking card installed
• Two PCI slots open for expansion
Expansion Bays (Five total) • 3.5” 1.44 MB diskette drive
• Hard drive
• DVD-ROM drive
• CD-RW drive
• One drive bay open for expansion
I/O Interfaces • Four USB ports (2 front, 2 back)
• Serial RS-232C compatible, DB9 connector (16550)
• Parallel EPP/ECP standard centronics-compatible interface (DB25 connector)
• Joystick/MIDI/Gamepad compatible game port (back accessible)
• RJ-11 phone jacks (1 input, 1 output)
• RJ-45
• Audio ports (line-in, line-out and microphone-in)
• Mouse and keyboard ports
• Monitor connection (VGA)
Power Supply Steady-state 145 watt power supply
Diskette Drive 3.5” 1.44 MB diskette drive
Mouse Internet Scroll Mouse
Compaq USB Internet keyboard One-touch buttons take you directly to your favourite Internet activities.
Instant Internet - Personalized start page that delivers daily news and information
Instant e-Mail - One-touch access for sending and receiving e-mail
My Presario - Learn how to get more out of your PC and the Internet
Entertainment - The inside entertainment scoop featuring music downloads, video, Webcasts, news and reviews
Activity - Discover Cam, Photo and Music activities designed exclusively for Presario users. Plus you’ll find step-by-step instructions that make online fun easy
Search & Research - Search the Web for the latest news, information, music and much more, all with the touch of a button
Retail Central eCommerce - Go shopping at your favourite computer store and a variety of popular retail sites at the touch of a button
My Program - Personalize this one-touch button to launch your favourite Web site, application or document
Help - Press this button for self-guided service assistance, enhanced support solutions, technology updates, alerts and online technical assistance.
Navigation Zone - New ergonomically designed directional keys enhance gaming, Web navigation and comfort.
Multimedia Zone - One-touch CD controls.
  • Play/pause,
  • previous track & next track,
  • volume up/down,
  • stop,
  • eject,
  • mute
  • sleep
Internet Access Quick and easy Internet access with the purchase of a Compaq
Presario Internet PC:
• Unlimited 2-month free trial from Compaq.NET powered by MSN 5
- One master e-mail account with unlimited Web based accounts with MSN Hotmail, 12 MB personal Web page space, 20 MB of Compaq online backp and personalized start page
- Access to online services such as MSN's MoneyCentral, and My Presario Activity Center
• 500 hour free trial from AOL 6
- Seven e-mail addresses, personal Web space and access to AOL’s Instant Messenger
Compaq Extra Mile Service and Support Simple, fast, accurate service available anytime, anywhere.
• 1 year U.S. Limited Warranty 8 : 1 year parts, 1 year labor (end-user replaceable parts, mail-in or carry-in)
• Technical support: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-OK COMPAQ
Compaq Knowledge Center Enables access to eService and Support solutions using the Internet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Self-guided support soloutions
• Automated issue esculation
• Online technical assistance from a Compaq technician
• Free PC tune-ups performaed automatically over the Web
• Access to critical service tools and support Web links
SOFTWARE Preinstalled Software
McAfee Virus Scan
Microsoft Money 2000
Microsoft Windows Millenium Edition
Microsoft Windows Media Player
Microsoft Works 2000
Selective QuickRestore
Internet/Online
America Online
Compaq.NET powered by MSN
Microsoft Encarta Online Deluxe (1 year free subscription)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
Netscape Navigator
Software on CD
Adaptec Easy CD Creator
Compaq Knowledge Center CD
Logitech QuickCam™ Express
My Presario - Learning More CD
Recovery CD
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1 Compaq MyStyle Accent Color Kit mail-in offer (plus shipping, handling and applicable taxes) valid only with the purchase of the following Compaq Presario notebook and desktop PCs: 1400 Series, 5BW1XX Series, 5BW2XX Series, 5WV2XX Series, 7AP1XX Series, 7AP2XX Series, 7EL2XX Series 7PL2XX Series and Built For You 5000T Series, 7000T Series and 7000Z Series models. Offer valid for purchases made by 1/31/01. Request must be postmarked by 2/28/01. While supplies last. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery. To qualify, you must be a legal U.S. resident 18 years of age or older. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. Compaq reserves the right to modify or withdraw this promotion at anytime. See Coupon, retailer or www.compaq.com Questions? Call 713-300-3053. 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 to CD-RW media, the data transfer rate may vary from 150 to 300 Kbps; for reading CD media, the data transfer rate may vary from 1500 to 3600 Kbps. 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 Offer good for a 60-day free trial of Compaq.NET powered by MSN. 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. This offer valid in the U.S.A. only. Additional terms and conditions apply. 6 With activation of 500 hour free 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. This offer valid in the U.S.A. only. Additional terms and conditions apply. 7 Appropriate license may be required. 8 Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. For warranty details, consult the Compaq Customer Support Center at 1-800-345-1518, U.S. 9 DVD-ROM drives read a minimum 4463 Kbps (4,570,500 Bytes/second) and a maximum of 10,820 Kbps (11,080,000 Bytes/second). 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. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. © 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. 125B/0900RCP