Compaq 170 User Manual
AT A
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• Immediate out-of-box pro ductivity
LANCE
with pre-installed software, like
Microsoft Office Small Business,
and access to convenient
Compaq Online Servi c es
• 8-MB Video SDRAM
• Weight starting at 5.3 lbs
• 1.1 inches thin
• Integrated 56K V.90
1
Mini PCI
modem
• Full-size keyboard
• User removable hard driv e
• Dual battery support
• MultiBay technology supports an
additional 6-cell Battery, Second
Hard Drive, 24X Max
3
DVD-ROM drive, or LS-120
4X
2
CD-ROM,
drive
• AGP 2X Graphics
– 8-MB Video SDRAM
– 66-MHz graphics BUS
– Dual-view display support
– NTSC/PAL output
• Magnesium LCD display
enclosure
• Docking solutions
• Compaq Services, including a
three-year, Worldwide Limited
3
Warranty
second business day
with a free one-year,
4
pick-up and
delivery service
CONF IGURABLE
COM PONENTS
• Choice of Intel Pentium
or 450- or Pentium
processor
• Choice of 14.1 or 13.3 TFT
1024 x 768 display
• Choice of 4-, 6-, 12- or 1 8-GB
removable hard drives
• Choice of 24X Max
4X DVD-ROM
• 32 MB (Pentium
SDRAM upgrad able to 288 MB or
(Pentium
64 MB
320 MB
• Integr ated Mini PCI V.90
data/14.4 Kb/s fax modem or
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V.90
fax/modem Intel PRO+
Ethernet combination card)
• Choice of Pointing Sti ck or Touch
Pad
• Choice of Microsoft Office 2000
Small Business, Office 2000
Professional or Word 2000
• Other components availabl e
III 500-
II 366-MHz
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CD-ROM or
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II) standard
III) upgradable to
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QUICKSPECS
Overview
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1. 14.1-in or 13.1-in TFT 1024 x 768 display
2. Microphone
3. Power Switch
4. Integrated RJ-11 Jack, 56K V.90
Optional RJ-11 and RJ-45 Jack with Intel PRO+
Mini PCI (not shown)
5. MultiBay
6. PC Card Slots
7. Battery Power Light
8. AC Power Light
9. Microphone Jack
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Mini PCI modem;
Compaq Prosignia
Notebook 170
Configured to Order
10. Stereo Speaker/Headphone Jack
11. Primary Battery
12. Primary Hard Drive
13. Left/Right/Third Mouse Buttons
14. 3D Point Stick
15. Stereo Speakers
16. Cable Lock Connector
17. NTSC/PAL Connector
18. Lid Switch
19. Suspend Button
20. Status LEDs
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MODEL S
MODEL S
Configured to Order
Configured to Order
Prosignia Notebook 170
Prosignia Notebook 170
Select the following to configure
Select the following to configure
your own Prosignia Desktop:
your own Prosignia Notebook:
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
Hard Drive
Hard Drive
Removable Storage
Removable Storage
Optical Storage
Optical Storage
Software
Modem or Modem/NIC
Modem
Combination Card
Network Interface
Software
Controller
QUICKSPECS
Standard Features
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Flexible Solutions Configured to Order
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Order the Prosignia Notebook 170 the way the customer wants it by selecting the processor, hard drive, memory, and
more. Purchase directly from Compaq or a Compaq Authorized Agent. Configurable components and Options
change frequently. Check Q-View or www.compaq.com for the latest options available from Compaq. Please note
this website is available in English only.
Processor
Intel Pentium III processor 500 or 450 MHz
Intel Pentium II processor 366 MHz
Cache Memory
256K Integrated
Memory
Intel Pentium III
Standard 64 MB
Maximum 320 MB
Intel Pentium II
Standard 32 MB
Maximum 288 MB
Primary Storage
Diskette Drives 1.44 MB (All Models)
Hard Drives 18-, 12-, 6-, or 4-GB
MultiBay Devices
4X4 DVD-ROM
3
24X Max
CD-ROM
SuperDisk LS-120
MultiBay Battery
Secondary Hard Drive
Communications
Integrated Mini-PCI 56K V.901 modem or Mini PCI 56K V.901 modem and Ethernet NIC combination
Keyboard
102-key compatible keyboard with isolated, inverted-T cursor control keys, and right-control key, special feature
hotkeys for instant access to power conservation, QuickLock/QuickBlank, toggle between internal and external,
or simultaneous displays, battery gauge, speaker volume control, brightness and contrast
Pointing Device
Touch Pad or Pointing Stick
PC Card Slots
Two Type II/One Type III PC Card Slot(s) which support both 32-bit CardBus7 and 16-bit PC Cards; zoomed video
support in both slots
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Ultra ATA
Compaq Prosignia
Notebook 170
Configured to Order
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QUICKSPECS
Standard Features
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Multimedia
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Compaq Premier•Sound™ for enhanced stereo audio
Integrated 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro-compatible stereo audio
Integrated stereo speakers and microphone
Ported Speaker Enclosure
Software/hardware volume control
Headphone out jack – supports stereo out
Microphone in jack
Software MPEG1 support
DVD movie playback software (optional)
Internal 4X DVD-ROM
6
drive or 24X Max2 CD-ROM Drive
RCA TV-out port (NSTC/PAL)
2X AGP graphics with 8-MB SDRAM
Interfaces
PC Card Two Type II/One Type III
Enhanced Parallel 1
Serial 1
TV out connector 1
External Monitor 1
External Keyboard/
Pointing Device
Expansion Base 1
Speaker/Headphone out 1
Microphone in 1
AC Power 1
RJ-11 1
RJ-45 1 (With optional Intel PRO+ Mini-PCI ca rd)
Infrared 1 (4 Mb/s
USB 1
Graphics
2X AGP implementation with dedicated 66-MHz AGP graphics bus; ATI Mobility-P™ graphics controller with 8 MB of
125 MHz SDRAM; up to 100 Hz external refresh at SVGA resolution up to 16.8M colors; supports dual-view display,
with 2 different images on two different displays at different refresh rates; NTSC & PAL TV-out support (integrated) up
to 1024 x 768 resolution
Display
14.1-inch color TFT with 1024 x 768 resolution (up to 16M colors internal)
13.3-inch color TFT with 1024 x 768 resolution (up to 16M colors internal)
Operating System
Windows 98 Second Edition
Software
Microsoft Office 2000 Small Business, or
Microsoft Office 2000 Professional, or
Microsoft Word 2000
Norton AntiVirus
WinFAX Basic
Compaq Online Services
CompuServe and AOL
Diagnostics for Windows
Compaq Power Management
Online Safety and Comfort Guide
Reference Guide
Compaq Prosignia
Notebook 170
Configured to Order
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support)
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QUICKSPECS
Standard Features
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Compaq Online Services
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A full suite of Internet-powered solutions that provide reliable Internet access, online office management tools, and e-
commerce capabilities – all designed to lower technology and staffing costs, and increase productivity for growing
businesses
Access the Internet
Briefcase
Backup
Courier
Delivery
Postage
All-in-One eBusiness Center
Message Center Lite
Message Center
RingMeNow
Small Business Resource Center
Online Training
Security
Configuration Control Hardware
Memory Change Alert
Ownership Tag
Setup Password
Power-On Password
DriveLock
QuickLock
QuickBlank
Power Supply
External AC adapter, 10-foot power cord included
Battery
The Prosignia Notebook 170 offers an 8-cell standard Li-Ion battery, and an optional 6-cell MultiBay battery. Typical
battery life is over two hours for the 6-cell9 and over three hours for the 8-cell9, depending on the exact configuration
and usage
Power Conservation
Hibernation
Instant-on via Standby
Pop-ups with three presets
One custom level of power conservation
Service and Support
Compaq Services provides a range of services, including a Three-year, Limited Worldwide Warranty4, with 7 x 24 tollfree service line at 1-877-456-7878 and a free one-year, second business day
Compaq. All shipping and handling materials are supplied by Compaq.
Compaq Prosignia
Notebook 170
Configured to Order
5
pick-up and delivery service from
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QUICKSPECS
Configurable Components
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Solutions Configured to Order
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Configurable components are available directly from
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Compaq or through a Compaq Agent and are for first
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Base Unit (Choose one of the following)
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All base units include Li-Ion Battery, AC Adapter,
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Diskette Drive and MultiBay Weight Saver
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Intel Pentium III 500-MHz processor
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Intel Pentium III 450-MHz processor
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Intel Pentium II 366-MHz processor
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TFT Display Screen (Choose one of the
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following)
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14.1″ Panel
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13.3″ Panel
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Primary Hard Drives (Choose one of the
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following)
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18-GB5 SMART Hard Drive
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5
12-GB
SMART Hard Drive
5
6-GB
Hard Drive
5
4-GB
Hard Drive
Memory (Optional Memory upgrade)
128-MB SDRAM
64-MB SDRAM
32-MB SDRAM
MultiBay Options (Choose one of the
following)
4X - DVD-ROM6 Drive with software decoder
2
24X Max
CD ROM Drive
MultiBay Devices (Optional)
SuperDisk LS-120
Second SMART Hard Drive (with Adapter)
Second 6-Cell Li-Ion Battery
Compaq Prosignia
Notebook 170
Configured to Order
Communications Options
Compaq Mini PCI 56K7 Modem
Compaq 56K (V.90)
(Modem and Ethernet NIC)
Pointing Devices (Choose one of the
following)
Touch Pad
Pointing Stick
Business Software (Choose one of the
following)
Microsoft Office 2000 Professional
Microsoft Office 2000 Small Business
Microsoft Word 2000
Software (Optional)
Norton Utilities for Windows
Symantec Act
Symantec WinFax PRO
Symantec Mobil Essentials
Carbon Copy (complete version)
PcAnywhere 32
Intuit Quicken Deluxe 98
Microsoft Project 98 Upgrade
Corel WordPerfect Suite 8 Professional Upgrade
CorelDRAW 8 Upgrade
Netscape Communicator Internet Access Edition
Nestscape Communicator Deluxe Edition
Netscape Publishing Suite
Lotus 1-2-3 97 Upgrade
Lotus SmartSuite 97 Upgrade
Microsoft Front Page 98 Upgrade
Intuit Quick Books 5.0
Adobe Pagemaker 6.5
Adobe Photoshop 5.0
Adobe Illustrator 7.0
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plus Intel PRO/100+ Mini PCI
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