Bulletin
GEOS Affected: ALL
Document Number: 299A/0295
Publication Date: Month: 02 February Year: 1995
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MODELS
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Contura Aero 4/25
Model 170 w/floppy 199300-004
Contura Aero 4/33c
Model 170 w/floppy 199310-004
Model 250 w/floppy 199310-005
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STANDARD FEATURES
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Size and Weight
Compaq Contura Aero 4/25 7.5 x 10.25 x 1.5 inch 3.5 lb
Compaq Contura Aero 4/33c 7.5 x 10.25 x 1.70 inch 4.2 lb
Processor
Contura Aero 4/25 Model 170 Intel 25-MHz 486SX with 8 KB cache, and power-saving features
Contura Aero 4/33c Model 170 and
Model 250 Intel 33-MHz 486SX with 8 KB cache, and power-saving features
Display/Graphics
Monochrome Model 8.0-inch Compaq backlit, passive matrix VGA display
Color Models 7.8-inch Compaq backlit, color, passive matrix VGA display
All models support external displays
Memory 4 MB of system memory (80ns), expandable to 20 MB1
Hard Drives and Storage
Contura Aero 4/25 Model 170 170 MB
Contura Aero 4/33c Model 170 170 MB
Contura Aero 4/33c Model 250 250 MB
All models include an external PCMCIA 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB diskette drive
Pointing Device Integrated Compaq EasyPoint matte trackball located on lower right hand side of the unit just below the keyboard
Keyboard Touch-typist, 76-key keyboard with isolated inverted "T" cursor controls and special feature hotkeys
Audio Integrated speaker
Power and Typical Battery Life AC Adapter, industry-standard NiMH rechargeable batteries available from Compaq or Duracell resellers, battery gauge displays time remaining, standard battery 2.5 to 4 hours or optional enhanced battery 4 to 6 hours (Contura Aero 4/25), standard enhanced battery 2.5 to 4 hours (Contura Aero 4/33c)
Power Management Standby up to 168 hours (seven days) with Instant-On, Fail Safe Hibernation, three preset and one custom level of power conservation
Security System Password, QuickLock, QuickBlank, Kensington lock support
PCMCIA One Type II slot
Other Interfaces Enhanced parallel, serial, convenience base (provides pass-thru for parallel, serial and power, in addition to providing video, keyboard, mouse and additional battery charger)
Overall Design Sleek design maximizes portability and comfort for travelers, light weight and small size makes the Contura Aero the go everywhere, do everything PC
Preinstalled Software MS-DOS 6, MS-Windows, WinLink Transfer Utility with cable, Lotus Organizer, TabWorks, On-Line Documentation, additional software varies according to model
Service and Support Specific service and support program information, including product warranties, varies by product and by country. Outside the United States and Canada, contact your local CompaqCare Center or Compaq Sales office. Within the United States and Canada, refer to the CompaqCare for Desktops document and the Hardware Product Warranty Summary document for details.
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1 Using third-party memory
OPTIONS
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Convenience Base
Convenience Base with ConnectorPass-Through,
battery charger, power, external video, keyboard
and mouse support 190567-001
Memory
4 MB Memory Card 190532-001
8 MB Memory Card 190597-001
Storage
3.5 Floppy Disk Drive (PCMCIA)
PCMCIA Mass Storage Devices available from third parties 190533-001
External Display/Graphics
Compaq VGA-capable Monitors
External Pointing Devices
Compaq Mouse 143315-001
Power
Compaq Standard NiMH Battery Pack for Contura Aero 4/25 190528-001
Compaq Enhanced NiMH Battery Pack2 for
Contura Aero 4/33c (optional for Contura Aero 4/25) 190529-001
AC Adapter 190526-001
Automobile Adapter 190530-001
Communications
Compaq SpeedPaq 192 PCMCIA Data + Fax +
Cellular Modem 187100-001
Compaq 288 PCMCIA Fax Modem 189650-001
Compaq 192 PCMCIA Fax Modem 188500-001
SpeedPaq PCMCIA 144/P Data + Fax + Cellular Modem 198109-001
Wide assortment of Cellular Connection cables available for
the SpeedPaq 192 PCMCIA FaxModem
Motorola Cellular Connection Cable for SpeedPaq 144/P 194129-001
Nokia Cellular Connection Cable for SpeedPaq 144/P 194128-001
PCMCIA wireless modems, network interface cards, audio,
SCSI cards and other communica-tion devices are available
from many third parties
Convenience
Slipcase 190535-001
Mobile Port Expander (provides external video/
keyboard/mouse interfaces) 197363-001
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2 Standard on color models.