processors up to 300 MHz
and 512 KB level two
cache
• 13.3-inch CTFT display
(1024 x 768) or 12.1-inch
CTFT display (SVGA)
• Magnesium alloy display
enclosure
• High flexibility with
Mobile 3500 Expansion
Unit, which supports
SuperDisk LS-120 Drive,
Zip drive, diskette drive, or
a second Hard Drive
• Wide palm rest and
Multifunctional EasyPoint
IV Pointing Stick
• 64-bit PCI local bus
graphics
• 32 MB and 64 MB
SDRAM of standard
memory -Expandable up to
192 MB
• 4.1- or 6.4-GB
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Hard Drives
• Full-sized 101-key
compatible keyboard
• Intelligent Manageability
for lower total cost of
ownership
• Compaq Services including
a three-year, Worldwide
Limited Warranty3 with
2nd business day
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repair in North America
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apply. Consult the Compaq Customer
Support Center for details.
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Pick-up and delivery service is
available in 48 contiguous US States
and Canada. Eligibility for priority
pick-up (2nd business day return) is
limited to certain geographic
locations. Carry-in services available
outside the US and Canada.
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Kb/s to 3600 Kb/s.
8. MultiBay (supports 2nd Hard Drive,
SuperDisk LS-120 Drive, Zip Drive
or floppy diskette drive)
9.Speakers, Subwoofer
10. Fixed 24X Max5 CD-ROM Drive or
DVD-ROM Drive
11. Speaker
12. PC Card Slots
13. Power Switch
14. Suspend/Resume Button
15. LEDs
16. Full-Sized Keyboard with Four
User-programmable Keys
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MODELS
Armada 3500
(With Windows 95)
Model
6266/T/4100/0/0/1
310200-001
Armada 3500
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Model
6300/T/6400/0/0/1
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QUICKSPECSCompaq Armada 3500
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Mobile Pentium II processor 266 MHz with 512 KB
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Pipeline Burst Synchronous level two cache
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Magnesium alloy display enclosure to protect against
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PCI local bus and 2-MB EDO for increased color
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Armada 3500 Model 6300/T/6400/0/0/1: 13.3-inch
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Armada 3500 Model 6300/T/6400/0/0/1: 64 MB of
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RAM, expandable to 192 MB
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Hard Drives
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Armada 3500 Model 6300/T/6400/0/0/1: 6.4-GB
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Diskette Drive
The diskette drive, provided with the standard
system, may be used without occupying the parallel
port. The diskette drive fits into the external diskette
drive adapter, which has a dedicated port, or into the
MultiBay of the Mobile 3500 Expansion Unit
Storage
Up to 6.4 GB
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Up to 12.8 GB2 with Mobile 3500 Expansion Unit
Multimedia
Compaq PremierSound™ for enhanced stereo audio
including integrated 16-bit Sound Blaster Procompatible stereo audio, integrated speaker and
software volume control, headphone out jack,
microphone in jacks, software MPEG, and hardware
PC Card Slots
Two Type II/One Type III PC Card Slot(s) with
CardBus
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Infrared Communication Port
Capable of IrDA 4 Mb/s4 compatible infrared
communication port for wireless communication with
infrared devices
AC Power/Battery Life
External AC Adapter weighing approximately 0.8 lb
allows simultaneous system operation and battery
charge from up to 10 feet away from a power source.
The Li-Ion Battery provides over 2 hours of battery
life5. An optional Extended Life Li-Ion Battery
provides over 3 hours of battery life5. The Power
Conservation provides Hibernation, Instant-On via
Standby; pop-ups with three presets and one custom
level of power conservation as well as ACPI
hardware-ready support
Integrated Pointing Device
Keyboard-integrated, textured, Multifunctional
EasyPoint IV Pointing Stick with press-to-select
features
Keyboard
101-key compatible keyboard with isolated,
inverted-T cu r s o r con t r o l keys , r i ght c o n t r ol ke y , four
user-programmable keys; special feature hot keys for
instant access to power conservation, QuickLock/
QuickBlank, toggle between internal external, or
simultaneous displays, speaker volume control,
brightness
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QUICKSPECS(cont’d)Compaq Armada 3500
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Dimensions (HxWxD)
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Stand-alone configured
Without AC Adapter and Cord: 4.4 lbs/2.0 kg
With AC Adapter and Cord: 5.3 lbs/2.4 kg
With External Diskette Drive Configured
Without AC Adapter and Cord: 4.7 lbs/2.1 kg
With AC Adapter and Cord: 5.7 lbs/2.6 kg
Model 6300/T/6400/0/0/1:
Stand-alone configured
Without AC Adapter and Cord: 4.6 lbs/2.1kg
With AC Adapter and Cord: 5.6 lbs/2.5 kg
With External Diskette Drive Configured
Without AC Adapter and Cord: 5.4 lbs/2.5 kg
With AC Adapter and Cord: 6.3 lbs/2.9 kg
Software
Microsoft Windows 95 and support for Windows 98,
Windows NT Workstation 4.0, Compaq Intelligent
Manageability, Security, CompaqDiagnostics,
Compaq Power Management, Online Safety and
Comfort Guide, Online Reference Guide, and Carbon
Copy
Interfaces
Infrared, enhanced parallel, serial, external monitor,
PS/2device, AC adapter/automobile adapter,
microphone-in, headphone-out, and USB
Compaq Intelligent Manageability Software
Lowers total cost of ownership by providing
enhanced security, asset management and fault
prediction with SMART drives
Security Features
Cable lock support; power-on and set-up passwords;
ability to disable serial port, parallel port, diskette
drive, diskette drive boot sequence, and Drive Lock
for advanced data protection
Service and Support
Compaq Services provides a range of services for the
Armada 3500, including a three-year Worldwide
Limited Warranty6, with 7 day a week, 24 hour a day
service line at 1-800-OK-Compaq (1-800-652-6672)
and a free one-year 2nd business day7 pick-up and
delivery service from Compaq. All shipping and
handling materials are supplied by Compaq
OPTIONS
Mobile 3500 Expansion Unit
The Mobile 3500 Expansion Unit provides greater
flexibility for the sophisticated mobile professional.
Access to a variety of different media for additional
storage or reference is made simple and portable
without cumbersome cables
Fixed Optical Device Bay
24X Max8 CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
MultiBay
Accommodates diskette drive, SuperDisk LS-120
Drive, Zip drive, or a second hard drive
Speakers
Provides full multimedia with integrated stereo
speakers and woofer in MEU
Dimensions (HxWxD)
(with Mobile 3500 Expansion Unit)
Stand-alone system:
9.3 x 11.8 x 1.3 in/23.6 x 30.0 x 3.3 cm
Weight (with Mobile 3500 Expansion Unit)
Model 6266/T/4000/0/01:
Weight Saver Configured
Without Power Cord: 6.6 lbs/3.0 kg
With Power Cord: 7.1 lbs/3.2 kg
Diskette Drive Configured
Without Power Cord: 7.1 lbs/3.2 kg
With Power Cord: 7.6 lbs/3.5 kg
Model 6300/T6400/0/0/1:
Weight Saver Configured
Without Power Cord: 6.8 lbs/3.1 kg
With Power Cord: 7.3 lbs/3.3 kg
Diskette Drive Configured
Without Power Cord: 7.3 lbs/3.3 kg
With Power Cord: 7.8 lbs/3.6 kg
Controller
For additional compatible PC Cards, view the
Compaq PC Card Solution List on the Compaq
website at http://www.compaq.com/support/
techpubs/pcmcia/pccardlist.html
Expansion/Convenience Bases
24X Max
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Mobile CD 3500
Expansion Unit
DVD Mobile3500 Expansion Unit310330-001
Convenience Base II (Ethernet)
Convenience Base II (Pass-Through)10316238-001
Convenience Base Monitor Stand316246-B21
MultiBay Devices for the Mobile
3500 Expansion Bases
SuperDisk LS-120 Drive310314-B21
Zip Drive310315-B21
Auxiliary Hard Disk Drive 6.4 GB
for slice
Power
3-wire power cord (10ft)217932-002
AC Adapter w/Battery Charger296537-B21
Extended Life Battery, 9 cell Li-Ion310316-B21
Auto/Aircraft adapter296537-B21
Monitors
S700 Color
S900 Color
V55 Color
V75 Color
V90 Color
V900 Color
V1000 Color
P75 Color
P110 Color
P1610 Color
CPQ Value Case294260-B21
CPQ Workstation Case294267-B21
CPQ Global Case294268-B21
CPQ Executive Case294269-B21
For additional Compaq Brand cases, call
800-888-5903
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When the 128-MB SDRAM Memory Kit becomes available in
4Q98.
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Full support in Windows 9.x.
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IrDa 4MB compliant. IR performance will vary depending on
performance of IR peripherals and applications used.
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Actual results may vary with individual usage. When tested in
standard configuration, using the Ziff-Davis BatteryMark Test
version 2.0, the battery life of the Armada 3500 will range up
to 2.1 hours. Standard configuration at time of announce
(9/8/98) is considered to be one battery, a 800x600 (256 colors)
panel set at 50% brightness, 32MB RAM, and no drives other
than the hard drive active.
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Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the Compaq
Customer Support Center for details.
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Pick-up and delivery service is available in 48 contiguous US
states and Canada. Eligibility for priority pick-up (2nd business
day return) is limited to certain geographic locations. Carry-in
service available outside the US and Canada.
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Data transfer rates will vary from 150 Kb/s to 3600 Kb/s.
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Designed only to allow faster downloads from K56flex
compliant sources. Maximum achievable download
transmission rates currently do not reach 56 Kb/s and will vary
with line conditions. Modem supports Microsoft Windows 9.x
and Microsoft Windows NT 4.0.
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Mobile 3500 Expansion Unit required for use.
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AssetControl monitor. AssetControl features are accessible
with Compaq desktops featuring Intelligent Manageability.
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May not be compatible with the ArmadaStation Monitor Stand,
Convenience Base I or Convenience Base II due to weight
limitations.
110562-001
294343-001
FEATURESCompaq Armada 3500
Compaq Armada 3500 6266/T/4100/0/0/1Compaq Armada 3500 6300/T/6400/0/0/1
System Unit
Microprocessor
StandardIntel Mobile Pentium
CacheIntegrated 32KB; 512-KB level 2Integrated 32KB; 512-KB level 2
Architecture64-bit CPU and Graphics, PCI/(33 MHz)64-bit CPU and Graphics, PCI/(33 MHz)
RAM
Standard32 MB SDRAM64 MB SDRAM
Maximum160 MB
CoprocessorIntegratedIntegrated
Advanced Power ManagementYesYes
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Type12.1-inch color TFT13.3-inch color TFT
Resolution800 x 600 with up to 16.8 million colors1024 x 768 with up to 64 K colors
Extended TextYesYes
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II processor 266-MHzIntel Mobile Pentium II processor 300-MHz
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192 MB
Graphics
64-bit PCI Local Bus VideoYesYes
800 x 600 External (up to 100Hz)YesYes
1024 x 768 External (up to 100Hz)YesYes
1280 x 1024 External (up to 75Hz)YesYes
Storage
1.44-MB Diskette DriveStandard, ExternalStandard, External
Upgradable SMART Hard Drives
Standard4.1 GB
Optional4.1 or 6.4 GB
Mobile 3500 Expansion UnitOptionalOptional
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6.4 GB
4.1 or 6.4 GB
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Interfaces
PC CardTwo Type II/One Type III slot(s)Two Type II/One Type III slot(s)
Infr a r e d C o m m u n i c a t i on P o r t1 (4 Mb/s
Enhanced Parallel11
Serial11
External Monitor11
External Keyboard/Integrated
Multifunctional EasyPoint IV
Pointing Stick
Expansion Base Connector11
AC Adapter/Automobile Adapter11
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supported)1 (4 Mb/s3 supported)
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Features (cont’d)
Compaq Armada 3500 6266/T/4100/0/0/1Compaq Armada 3500 6300/T/6400/0/0/1
Interfaces (cont’d)
Microphone In11
Headphone Out11
Stereo Line In11
Compaq Armada 3500
Monitors
S700 Color
S900 Color
V55 Color
V75 Color
V90 Color
V900 Color
V1000 Color
P75 Color
P110 Color
P1610 Color
TFT450 Flat Panel
TFT500 Flat Panel
Manageability, Security 32, Diagnostics for Windows
95, Compaq Power Management, Online Safety and
Comfort Guide, Reference Guide, Carbon Copy
Windows 95, Insight Management Agents, Intelligent
Manageability, Security 32, Diagnostics for Windows
95, Compaq Power Management, Online Safety and
Comfort Guide, Reference Guide, Carbon Copy
Physical Specifications
Dimensions (HxWxD)9.3 x 11.8 x 1.3 in/23.6 x 30.0 x 3.3 cm9.3 x 11.8 x 1.3 in/23.6 x 30.0 x 3.3 cm
Weight (shipping)4.4 lb/2.0 kg4.6 lb/2.1 kg
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When the 128-MB SDRAM Memory Kit becomes available in 4Q98.
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IrDA 4MB compliant. IR performance will vary depending on performance of IR peripherals and applications used.
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AssetControl monitor. AssetControl features are accessible with Compaq desktops featuring Intelligent Manageability.
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May not be compatible with the ArmadaStation Monitor Support Stand, the Convenience Base I or the Convenience Base II due to weight
limitations.
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StandardSlot
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Up ToSlot
48 MBB
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160 MBE
StandardSlot
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Up ToSlot
80 MBB
96 MBC
128 MBD
192 MBE
• 16-MB SDRAM Memory Kit314889-B21
• 32-MB SDRAM Memory Kit314890-B21
• 64-MB SDRAM Memory Kit314891-B21
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32-MB Standard on System Board
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SDRAM Memory Kits
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SDRAM Memory Kits
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TECHSPECS
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System UnitDimensions (HxWxD)
12.1-Inch Color TFT
SVGA Display
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Stand alone system9.2 x 11.8 x 1.3 in
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Weight (system only)12.1 in Display13.1 in Display