Compaq Armada 3500 User Manual 2

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BENEFITS AT

A GLANCE

OVERVIEW Compaq Armada 3500

• Lightweight Pentium

®

II notebook as low as 4.4 lbs, 2 kg

• Intel Mobile Pentium II

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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2

SMART

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

4

expedited pick-up and repair in North America

1

When the 128-MB SDRAM Memory Kit becomes available in 4Q98.

2

For Hard Drives, GB = Billion Bytes.

3

Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the Compaq Customer Support Center for details.

4

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.

5

Data transfer rates will vary from 150 Kb/s to 3600 Kb/s.

1. Headphone Connector, Microphone Connector

2. USB Port

3. External Diskette Drive port

4. External Diskette Drive adapter (supports floppy diskette drive)

5. Li-Ion Battery

6. AC Adapter

7. Expansion connector

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

17. Display

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MODELS

Armada 3500

(With Windows 95) Model 6266/T/4100/0/0/1

310200-001

Armada 3500

(With Windows 95) Model 6300/T/6400/0/0/1

310300-001

QUICKSPECS Compaq Armada 3500

.

STANDARD FEATURES

.

Lightweight and Flexible Design

.

Ideal for the highly mobile professional, the Armada

.

3500 offers portability and flexibility. The Armada

.

3500 weighs as low as 4.4 pounds and is only 1.3

.

inches thin, and features Pentium® II performance,

.

full size displays and a full size keyboard. For

.

flexibility and changing needs, the Armada 3500 may

.

be connected to the Mobile 3500 Expansion Unit for

.

CD-ROM or DVD-ROM and MultiBay capabilities.

.

The MultiBay supports a diskette drive, a second

.

hard drive, a SuperDisk LS-120 Drive or a Zip drive

.

Processor

.

Armada 3500 Model 6266/T/4100/0/0/1: Intel

.

Mobile Pentium II processor 266 MHz with 512 KB

.

Pipeline Burst Synchronous level two cache

.

Armada 3500 Model 6300/T/6400/0/0/1: Intel

.

Mobile Pentium II processor 300 MHz with 512 KB

.

Pipeline Burst Synchronous level two cache

.

Architecture

.

64-bit CPU and Graphics, PCI (33 MHz)

.

Display/Graphics

.

Magnesium alloy display enclosure to protect against

.

the rigors of travel with a 64-bit video graphics on a

.

PCI local bus and 2-MB EDO for increased color

.

depth and graphics performance

.

Armada 3500 Model 6266/T/4100/0/0/1: 12.1-inch

.

color SVGA TFT with up to 800 x 600 resolution in

.

panning mode and 24-bit true color (16.7 million

.

colors internal)

.

Armada 3500 Model 6300/T/6400/0/0/1: 13.3-inch

.

color TFT with 1024 x 768 resolution (up to 64K

.

colors internal)

.

Memory

.

Armada 3500 Model 6266/T/4100/0/0/1: 32 MB of

.

RAM, expandable to 160 MB

.

Armada 3500 Model 6300/T/6400/0/0/1: 64 MB of

.

RAM, expandable to 192 MB

.

Hard Drives

.

Armada 3500 Model 6266/T/4100/0/0/1: 4.1-GB

.

SMART Hard Drive

.

Armada 3500 Model 6300/T/6400/0/0/1: 6.4-GB

.

SMART Hard Drive

.

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2

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

2

standard

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

3

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

.

STANDARD FEATURES (cont’d)

.

Dimensions (HxWxD)

.

Stand-alone system:

.

9.3 x 11.8 x 1.3 in/23.6 x 30.0 x 3.3 cm

.

Weight

.

Model 6266/T/4100/0/0/1:

.

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

Memory

16-MB SDRAM Memory Modules 314889-B21 32-MB SDRAM Memory Modules 314890-B21 64-MB SDRAM Memory Modules 314891-B21

Hard Drives

2

4.1-GB

SMART Hard Drive 310312-B21

6.4-GB2 SMART Hard Drive 310313-B21

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QUICKSPECS (cont’d) Compaq Armada 3500

.

OPTIONS (cont’d)

.

PC Card/Communications

.

56K PC Card Modem

.

USB CardBus Card 296501-B21

.

Compaq Ethernet LAN PC Card 224750-001

.

10/100 TX PC Card UTP Controller 335506-B21

.

10 T PC Card UTP Controller 292806-B21

.

10 2 PC Card Coax Controller 292807-B21

.

10/100 TX PC Card UTP Controller

.

Upgrade

16/4 TR PC Card IBM UTP/STP

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

8

Mobile CD 3500

Expansion Unit DVD Mobile3500 Expansion Unit 310330-001 Convenience Base II (Ethernet) Convenience Base II (Pass-Through)10316238-001 Convenience Base Monitor Stand 316246-B21

MultiBay Devices for the Mobile 3500 Expansion Bases

SuperDisk LS-120 Drive 310314-B21 Zip Drive 310315-B21 Auxiliary Hard Disk Drive 6.4 GB

for slice

Power

3-wire power cord (10ft) 217932-002 AC Adapter w/Battery Charger 296537-B21 Extended Life Battery, 9 cell Li-Ion 310316-B21 Auto/Aircraft adapter 296537-B21

Monitors

S700 Color S900 Color V55 Color V75 Color V90 Color V900 Color V1000 Color P75 Color P110 Color P1610 Color

11

11, 12

TFT450 Flat Panel TFT500 Flat Panel

9

10

2

11

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295050-001

292813-B21

301208-B21

310250-001

316239-001

310380-B21

360512-001 360562-001 308006-001 307710-001 305609-001 303500-001 351757-001 307806-001 284956-001 305708-001 170406-001 285006-001

Other

Security Lock 294316-B21 Portable Video Conferencing Kit 296954-001 Armada Headset with microphone 220460-001 Universal Monitor Stand 294315-B21

Input Devices

External Infrared Transciever 220687-002 External Enhanced III Keyboard

(beach gray)

External Enhanced III Keyboard

(opal) Compaq Mouse (beach gray) 143315-001 Compaq Mouse (opal) 143315-B21

Carrying Cases

CPQ Value Case 294260-B21 CPQ Workstation Case 294267-B21 CPQ Global Case 294268-B21 CPQ Executive Case 294269-B21 For additional Compaq Brand cases, call 800-888-5903

1

When the 128-MB SDRAM Memory Kit becomes available in 4Q98.

2

For Hard Drives, GB = Billion Bytes.

3

Full support in Windows 9.x.

4

IrDa 4MB compliant. IR performance will vary depending on performance of IR peripherals and applications used.

5

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.

6

Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the Compaq Customer Support Center for details.

7

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.

8

Data transfer rates will vary from 150 Kb/s to 3600 Kb/s.

9

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.

10

Mobile 3500 Expansion Unit required for use.

11

AssetControl monitor. AssetControl features are accessible with Compaq desktops featuring Intelligent Manageability.

12

May not be compatible with the ArmadaStation Monitor Stand, Convenience Base I or Convenience Base II due to weight limitations.

110562-001

294343-001

FEATURES Compaq Armada 3500

Compaq Armada 3500 6266/T/4100/0/0/1 Compaq Armada 3500 6300/T/6400/0/0/1

System Unit

Microprocessor

Standard Intel Mobile Pentium Cache Integrated 32KB; 512-KB level 2 Integrated 32KB; 512-KB level 2 Architecture 64-bit CPU and Graphics, PCI/(33 MHz) 64-bit CPU and Graphics, PCI/(33 MHz) RAM

Standard 32 MB SDRAM 64 MB SDRAM

Maximum 160 MB Coprocessor Integrated Integrated Advanced Power Management Yes Yes

1

Display

Type 12.1-inch color TFT 13.3-inch color TFT Resolution 800 x 600 with up to 16.8 million colors 1024 x 768 with up to 64 K colors Extended Text Yes Yes

®

II processor 266-MHz Intel Mobile Pentium II processor 300-MHz

1

192 MB

Graphics

64-bit PCI Local Bus Video Yes Yes 800 x 600 External (up to 100Hz) Yes Yes 1024 x 768 External (up to 100Hz) Yes Yes 1280 x 1024 External (up to 75Hz) Yes Yes

Storage

1.44-MB Diskette Drive Standard, External Standard, External Upgradable SMART Hard Drives

Standard 4.1 GB

Optional 4.1 or 6.4 GB Mobile 3500 Expansion Unit Optional Optional

2

6.4 GB

4.1 or 6.4 GB

2

Interfaces

PC Card Two 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 t 1 (4 Mb/s Enhanced Parallel 1 1 Serial 1 1 External Monitor 1 1 External Keyboard/Integrated

Multifunctional EasyPoint IV

Pointing Stick Expansion Base Connector 1 1 AC Adapter/Automobile Adapter 1 1

11

3

supported) 1 (4 Mb/s3 supported)

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Features (cont’d)

Compaq Armada 3500 6266/T/4100/0/0/1 Compaq Armada 3500 6300/T/6400/0/0/1

Interfaces (cont’d)

Microphone In 1 1 Headphone Out 1 1 Stereo Line In 1 1

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

4

4, 5

4

Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional

Keyboard

101-key compatible keyboard with

Inverted-T Cursor Keys, Hotkeys,

Right Ctrl Key and four User-

Programmable Keys, Windows keys Multifunctional EasyPoint IV Pointing

Stick External Enhanced III Keyboard Optional Optional

Yes Yes

Supported System Software

Software 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

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 cm 9.3 x 11.8 x 1.3 in/23.6 x 30.0 x 3.3 cm Weight (shipping) 4.4 lb/2.0 kg 4.6 lb/2.1 kg

1

When the 128-MB SDRAM Memory Kit becomes available in 4Q98.

2

For Hard Drives, GB = Billion Bytes.

3

IrDA 4MB compliant. IR performance will vary depending on performance of IR peripherals and applications used.

4

AssetControl monitor. AssetControl features are accessible with Compaq desktops featuring Intelligent Manageability.

5

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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MEMORY

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STANDARD MEMORY

.

STANDARD MEMORY PLUS

.

OPTIONAL MEMORY

.

STANDARD MEMORY

.

STANDARD MEMORY PLUS

.

OPTIONAL MEMORY

.

Note: Following are memory options available from Compaq:

.

Standard Slot

32 MB

Up To Slot

48 MB B 64 MB C 96 MB D

160 MB E

Standard Slot

64 MB

Up To Slot

80 MB B

96 MB C 128 MB D 192 MB E

• 16-MB SDRAM Memory Kit 314889-B21

• 32-MB SDRAM Memory Kit 314890-B21

• 64-MB SDRAM Memory Kit 314891-B21

1

When the 128-MB SDRAM Memory Kit becomes available in 4Q98.

32-MB Standard on System Board

1

Support for up to 160 MB SDRAM Memory Kits

1

64-MB Standard on System Board

1

Support for up to 192 MB SDRAM Memory Kits

1

Compaq Armada 3500

1

of memory with the installation of optional

1

of memory with the installation of optional

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TECHSPECS

.

System Unit Dimensions (HxWxD)

12.1-Inch Color TFT SVGA Display

.

Stand alone system 9.2 x 11.8 x 1.3 in

.

Stand alone system w/Mobile Expansion Unit 235 x 300 x 33.5mm

.

Weight (system only) 12.1 in Display 13.1 in Display

.

Stand alone Configured

.

Without AC Adapter and Power Cord

.

With AC Adapter and Power Cord

.

(Total Carrying weight)

.

With External FDD Configured

.

Without Power Cord

.

With Power Cord (Total Carrying weight)

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Stand-Alone Power Requirements

.

Maximum Operating Power 20 W

.

Peak Operating Power 28 W (with M35EU)

.

Power Supply (External AC Adapter)

.

Rated Input Voltage 100-240 VAC

.

Rated Input Current 1A

.

Line Frequency 50-60 Hz

.

Sound Power 3.5 Bels

.

Temperature

.

Operating 10° to 40°C

.

Non-operating -20° to 60°C

.

Relative Humidity (non-condensing)

.

Operating 10 to 90%

.

Nonoperating 5 to 95%, 38.7°C Maximum wet bulb

.

Shock

.

Operating 10 G

.

Nonoperating 60 G

.

Vibration

.

Operating 0.000862 G/Hz, (nominal 0.5 Grms)

.

Nonoperating 0.0138 G/Hz, (nominal 2.0 Grms)

.

Maximum Altitude

.

Operating 10,000 ft/3.05 km

.

Nonoperating 30,000 ft/9.14 km

.

Dimensions (HxW)

.

Diagonal Size

.

Mounting Internal

.

Number of Colors Up to 16.8 million with dithering

.

Contrast Ratio 150:1

.

Brightness Over 135 cd/m

.

Pixel Resolution

.

Pitch 31 x 31 mm

.

Format 800 x 600

.

Configuration RGB Stripe

.

Backlight

.

Character Display

.

Total Power Consumption 7 W

.

Compaq Armada 3500

4.4 lb/2.0 kg

5.3 lb/2.4 kg

5.1 lb/2.3 kg

6.0 lb/2.7 kg

temperature

7.26 x 9.68 in/18.45 x 24.6 cm

12.1 in/30.7 cm

2

Edge Lit 80 x 25

4.7 lb/2.1 kg

5.7 lb/2.6 kg

5.4 lb/2.5 kg

6.3 lb/2.9 kg

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TECHSPECS (cont’d)

.

13.3-Inch Color TFT 1024 x 768 Display

SMART Hard Drives

1

Diskette Drive Diskette Size 3.5-inch

Dimensions (HxW)

.

Diagonal Size

.

Mounting Internal

.

Number of Colors Up to 16.8 million with dithering

.

Contrast Ratio Minimum 100:1

.

Brightness Over 120 cd/m

.

Pixel Resolution

.

Pitch

.

Format

.

Configuration

.

Backlight

.

Character Display

.

Total Power Consumption (maximum) 7 W

.

Formatted Capacity Per Drive 4.09 GB

.

Drive Type 65 65

.

Transfer Rate

.

Media 51.7-83.4 Mb/s 67.5-111.9 Mb/s

.

Interface 16.6 Mb/s, 33.3 Mb/s (UDMA) 16.6 Mb/s, 33.3 Mb/s (UDMA)

.

Sector Interleave 1:1 1:1

.

Seek Times (typical, including settling)

.

Track-to-track 4.0 ms 3.0 ms

.

Average 13.0 ms 13.0 ms

.

Maximum 23.0 ms 25.0 ms

.

Disk Rotational Speed 4009 rpm 4200 rpm

.

Physical Configuration

.

Cylinders 6975 8960

.

Heads 6 6

.

Sectors per track 114-240 178-294

.

Bytes per sector 512 512

.

Logical Configuration

.

Cylinders 7944 13424

.

Heads 16 15

.

Sectors per track 63 63

.

Bytes per sector 512 512

.

Buffer Size

.

Light On-System

.

Height .5 in/12.7 mm

.

Bytes per Sector 512

.

2

4.1-GB

2

512 KB 512 KB

10.6 x 7.9 in/26.9 x 20.1 cm

13.3 in/33.8 cm

0.264 x 0.264 mm 1024 x 768 RGB stripe

Edge Lit 80 x 25

Compaq Armada 3500

2

6.4-GB

6.48 GB

2

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TECHSPECS (cont’d)

.

Diskette Drive (cont’d) Sectors per track

AC Adapter (External) Dimensions (HxWxL) 1.1 x 1.8 x 4.3 in/2.7 x 4.4 x 10.5 cm

Standard Li-Ion Battery Pack

.

High density 18 (1.44 MB)/15 (1.2 MB)

.

Low density 9

.

Tracks per side

.

High density 80 (1.44 MB)/80 (1.2 MB)

.

Normal density 80

.

Read/Write heads 2

.

Access Times

.

Track-to track (high/low) 3 ms/6 ms

.

Average (high/low) 94 ms/174 ms

.

Settling time 15 ms

.

Latency average 100 ms

.

Weight .6 lb/.3 kg

.

Power Supply (Input)

.

Voltage

.

Current

.

Input Frequency

.

Temperature

.

Normal Operating

.

Operating

.

Nonoperating

.

Relative Humidity

.

Operating

.

Nonoperating

.

Dimensions (HxWxL)

.

Weight

.

Cells 6

.

Energy

.

Voltage 10.8V

.

Amp-hour capacity 3.0 Ah

.

Watt-hour capacity 32.4 W

.

Temperature

.

Operating

.

Nonoperating

.

Performance (Typical)

.

Charging time (6-cell) 2.0 hours nonoperating/4 hours trickle charge

.

Battery Life (6-cell) Over 2 hours

.

Suspend Life (6-cell) 250 hours/10 days

.

100 - 240 VAC < .9 A 50 to 60 Hz

140° F/60° C 41° to 104° F/5° to 40° C

-4° to 185° F/-20° to 85° C

10 to 95% 10 to 95%

0.9 x 8.6 x 2.64 in/2.4 x 21.8 x 6.7 cm .89 lb/.40 kg

50° to 104° F/10° to 40° C

-12° to 140° F/-30° to 60° C

Compaq Armada 3500

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TECHSPECS (cont’d)

.

Extended Life Li-Ion Battery Pack (optional)

24X Max4 CD-ROM Mobile 3500 Expansion Unit

(optional) With system 2.1 x 11.8 x9.3 in/5.4 x 30.0 x 23.6 cm

24X Max4 CD-ROM Drive

(included with the Mobile 3500 Expansion Unit)

.

Dimensions (HxWxL)

.

Weight

.

Energy

.

Voltage

.

Amp-hour capacity

.

Watt-hour capacity

.

Temperature

.

Operating

.

Nonoperating

.

Performance

.

Battery Life (9-cell) Over 3 hours

.

Charging time (9-cell) 3.0 hours nonoperating/5 hours trickle charge

.

Dimensions (HxWxD)

.

Stand-alone 0.9 x 11.7 x 9.0 in/2.3 x 30.0 x 23.6 cm

.

Weight 2.6 lbs/1.2 kg

.

Power Supply (Input)

.

Rated Voltage

.

Rated Current

.

Line Frequency

.

Temperature

.

Operating

.

Nonoperating

.

Relative Humidity

.

Operating

.

Nonoperating

.

Altitude

.

Operating

.

Nonoperating

.

Shock

.

Operating

.

Nonoperating

.

Vibration

.

Operating

.

Nonoperating

.

Compatible Disc Formats CD-ROM, CD_XA ready (Except ADPCM),

.

Center Hole Diameter 15 mm

.

Disc Diameter 8 cm

.

Disc Thickness 1.2 mm

.

Track Pitch 1.6 µm

.

0.9 x 11.2 x 2.6 in/2.4 x 28.4 x 6.7 cm 9 lb/4 kg

10.8 V

4.5 Ah

48.6 Wh

50° to 104° F/10° to 40° C

-12° F to 140° F/-30° to 60° C

100 to 240 VAC 1 Amp Maximum 50 to 60 Hz

50° to 95° F/10° to 35° C

-4° to 140° F/-20° to 60° C

20 to 80% 5 to 90%

10,000 ft/3.15 km 30,000 ft/9.14 km

5 G, 11 ms, half sine 140 G, 2 ms, half sine

0.25 G, 5 to 500 Hz, 0.5 octave/min sweep rate

0.75 G, 5 to 500 Hz, 0.5 octave/min sweep rate

CD-I ready, CD-DA, CD-R (read only), CD Plus, Photo CD (single and multi-session), CD-Extra, Video CD, CD-G, CD-RW

Compaq Armada 3500

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TECHSPECS (cont’d)

.

24X Max4 CD-ROM Drive

(included with the Mobile 3500 Expansion Unit)

(cont’d)

DVD-ROM Mobile 3500 Expansion Unit

(optional) With system 2.1 x 11.8 x9.3 in/5.4 x 30.0 x 23.6 cm

DVD-ROM Drive (included with the Mobile 3500 Expansion Unit)

.

Laser

.

Output power

.

Type

.

Wave length

.

Access Time

.

Random

.

Full stroke

.

Audio Output Level – Line Out .8 Vrms +/- 0.27 Vrms

.

Cache Buffer 128 KB

.

Data Transfer Rates

.

Sustained 1X

.

Sustained 24X

.

Start up Time < 8 sec

.

Stop Time < 4 sec

.

Dimensions (HxWxD)

.

Stand-alone 0.9 x 11.7 x 9.0 in/2.3 x 30.0 x 23.6 cm

.

Weight 2.6 lbs/1.2 kg

.

Power Supply (Input)

.

Rated Voltage

.

Rated Current

.

Line Frequency

.

Temperature

.

Operating

.

Nonoperating

.

Relative Humidity

.

Operating

.

Nonoperating

.

Altitude

.

Operating

.

Nonoperating

.

Shock

.

Operating

.

Nonoperating

.

Vibration

.

Operating

.

Nonoperating

.

Compatible Disc Formats DVD; DCD-Video, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, CD-

.

Center Hole Diameter .59 in/15 mm

.

Disc Diameter 12 cm, 8 cm

.

Disc Thickness 1.2 mm

.

0.24 +/- 0.1 mW GaAiAS double hetero laser diode 780 nm at Ph-4.3 mW

150 ms (typical) 300 ms (typical)

150 Kb/s 3600 Kb/s (outer diameter)

100 to 240 VAC 1Amp Maximum 50 to 60 Hz

50° to 95°F/10° to 35°C

-4° to 140°F/-20° to 60°C

20 to 80% 5 to 90%

10,000 ft/3.15 km 30,000 ft/9.14 km

5 G, 11 ms, half sine 140 G, 2 ms, half sine

0.25 G, 5 to 500 Hz, 0.5 octave/min sweep rate

0.75 G, 5 to 500 Hz, 0.5 octave/min sweep rate

DA, CD-ROM, CD-XA (except ADPCM), CDI ready , CD-R (read only), CD-Plus, Photo CD, CD-Extra, Video CD

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DVD-ROM Drive (included

with the Mobile 3500 Expansion Unit) (cont’d)

TECHSPECS (cont’d)

.

Track Pitch 1.6 µm

.

Laser

.

Beam divergence 53.5 +/- 1.5°

.

Output power 0.13 +/- .1 mw

.

Type Semiconductor Laser GaA1As

.

Wave length 780 +/- 25 nm

.

Access Times (typical, including settling)

.

DVD-ROM

.

CD-ROM

.

Audio Output Level

.

Line out

.

Headphone

.

Cache Buffer

.

Data Transfer Rate (typical, including settling)

.

DVD-ROM

.

CD-ROM

.

Burst 16.66 Mb/s

.

Startup Time < 15 seconds

.

Stop Time

.

1

.

Hard drive specifications may vary slightly depending on vendor.

.

2

.

For Hard Drives, GB = Billion Bytes.

.

3

.

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 is considered to be one battery, a 800x600 (256 colors) panel

.

set at 50% brightness, 32MB RAM and no drives other that the hard drive

.

active.

.

4

.

Data transfer rates will vary from 150 Kb/s to 3600 Kb/s.

.

200 ms 150 ms

0.8+/- .27 Vrms none

128 KB

2X CLV (2700 Kb/s) 20X Max (3000 Kb/s)

< 6 seconds

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Compaq Armada 3500 User Manual 2

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual