QuickSpecs
Compaq Presario 5WV257
5000 Series Internet PC
September 2000
Model COMPAQ PRESARIO 5WV257
Compaq P/N - 202600-403
UPC - 720591486952
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 13.13" x 22.44" (36.6 lbs.)
Free MyStyle Accent Color Kit Free MyStyle Accent Color Kit 1 (valid 6/4/00 to 01/31/01)
Processor 700 MHz AMD® Duron ™ Processor
System Bus 200 MHz system bus
Cache 64KB L2 Pipeline Burst Cache
System Memory 64 MB 100 MHz SyncDRAM, three total DIMM slots upgradable to 768 MB (SyncDRAM DIMM required)
Hard Drive 20.0 GB 2 UltraDMA hard drive
CD-ROM Drive 40X Max CD-ROM Drive 3
Modem 56K ITU V.90 modem 4
Multimedia Graphics NVidia TNT2 Vanta LT Graphics Card with 8 MB video memory
• 128-bit hardware-accelerated 3D graphics
• Video Player (AVI, MPEG and others)
• Maximum non-interlaced resolution of up to 1920 x 1200 @ 75 Hz
(when supported by monitor)
Audio SoundMaxฎ Integrated Digital Audio (AD1881)
• Audio CD player
• 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 AGP slot with graphics card installed
• Two PCI slots open for expansion
Expansion Bays (Five total) • 3.5” 1.44 MB diskette drive
• Hard drive
• CD-ROM drive
• Two drive bays 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)
• RJ-11 phone jacks (1 input, 1 output)
• Audio ports (line-in, line-out and microphone-in)
• Mouse and keyboard ports
• Monitor connection (VGA)
Power Supply Steady-state 200 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 and sleep
Internet Access Quick and easy Internet access with the purchase of a Compaq Presario Internet PC:
• 500 hour free trial from AOL Canada 6
- Seven e-mail addresses, personal Web space and access to AOL’s Instant Messenger
Compaq Extra Mile Service and Support The best approach to customer service, delivered just the way you want it.
• Covered by Compaq 1 year Limited Warranty: 1 year parts and 1 year carry-in labour
• Technical support: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (1 year toll-free hardware and 90 days free software support) at 1-800-OK COMPAQ
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 Canada
Microsoft Encarta World Atlas *
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Netscape Navigator
Software on CD
My Presario - Learning More CD
Recovery CD
* available in English and French
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1 Shipping and handling, and tax charges apply (Valid until 01/31/01). 2 For hard drives, GB=billion bytes. 3 40X Max CD-ROM drive data transfer rates may vary from 2550 to 6000 Kbps. 4 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 600KB/s; for writing to CD-RW media, the data transfer rate may vary from 150 to 300KB/s; for reading CD media, the data transfer rate may vary from 1500 to 3600KB/s. 5 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. 6 With activation of 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. Other conditions apply. 7 Appropriate license may be required. After 50 MP3 conversions upgrade charges will apply. All hardware and software specifications subject to change without notice. Compaq, Presario and the Compaq logo are registered. 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 Canada Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada. Doc. No. QS5WV257/1000E