RODUCT ESCRIPTION 1.1 Computer Features and Models The Compaq Armada 1500c Series is a line of multimedia notebook computers with advanced modularity, processors, and video graphics. This full-function, Celeron-based series of notebook computers allows full desktop functionality and connectivity through the use of an optional Convenience Base II.
1.2 Standard Features The Compaq Armada 1500c Series models have the following standard features: 266- or 300-MHz Celeron processors with 128-Kbyte embedded cache memory 32MB of synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM), expandable to 160 MB 4.0-, 5.0-, or 6.0-GB, 2.5-inch (12.7mm) internal hard drive 12.1-inch Color Thin Film Transistor (CTFT) SVGA or 12.1-inch Dual Supertwist...
1.3 Options The computer supports the following options: Convenience Base II pass through model Convenience Base II with Ethernet Memory expansion boards Li-Ion battery pack Aircraft/Automobile adapter External battery charger PCMCIA modem AC power cords Hard drive upgrade Internal DVD-ROM drive 1.3.1 Convenience Base II The computer supports the following convenience base models: Convenience Base II pass through...
1.3.3 External Battery Charger The External Battery charger has the following features: Two battery charge slots Accepts both NiMH and Li-ion modular batteries Charges one battery in 3 hours or less 1.3.4 External Keyboards and Pointing Devices Supports Compaq or Compaq-compatible PS/2 keyboards and pointing devices 1.3.5 External Monitors The computer supports VGA Monitors up to 1280 x 1024.
Cache 128-Kbyte cache is integrated with the Celeron processor. It is not user upgradable. Audio Controller The audio controller is located on the system board. The audio amplifiers and connectors are on the audio board printed circuit assembly. PCMCIA/CardBus and Video Adapter Controller The PCMCIA/CardBus adapter is based on the Texas Instrument PCI1225 PC to CardBus controller unit.
1.5 External Computer Components The external computer components are illustrated and described in this section. 1.5.1 Front and Left Side Components The front and left side external components are shown in the following figure and identified in this section: 1 Display latches 2 Power connector 3 RJ-11 connector (on some models) PC Card eject levers...
1.5.2 Right Side Components The right side external components are shown in the following figure and identified in this section: 1 Battery bay 2 Stereo/speaker headphone jack 3 Microphone jack 4 Volume control buttons 5 CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive 6 Cable lock provision Figure 1-3.
1.5.3 Rear Components The rear components are shown in the following figure and identified in this section: 1 Serial connector 2 Serial number 3 Parallel connector 4 External monitor connector 5 Docking connector 6 Airflow vents 7 USB connector 8 Keyboard/Mouse connector Figure 1-4.
1.5.4 Bottom Components The bottom external components are shown in the following figure and are identified in this section: 1 Docking latch receptacles 2 Docking alignment guide 3 Modem compartment 4 Diskette drive 5 Diskette drive release latch 6 Battery with traction grip 7 Docking restraint latch recess Figure 1-5.
1.5.5 Status Panel Lights The status panel lights are shown in the following figure and are identified in this section: 1 Hard drive light 2 Diskette drive light 3 NumLk light 4 Caps Lock light 5 Scroll Lock light Figure 1-6. Status Panel Lights 1-10 Computer Product Description...
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