Bulletin
GEOS Affected: ALL
Document Number: 069A/1194
Publication Date: Month: 11 November Year: 1994
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MODELS
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Contura Aero 4/25:
Model 170 199300-006
Contura Aero 4/33C:
Model 170 199310-006
Model 250 199310-007
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STANDARD FEATURES
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Size and Weight:
Contura Aero 4/25 7.5 x 10.25 x 1.5 inches -- 3.5 lb
Contura Aero 4/33C 7.5 x 10.25 x 1.70 inches -- 4.3 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 External display support
Memory 4 MB of system memory (80ns), expandable to 12 MB
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
Models include a PCMCIA 3.5 inch,
1.44-MB diskette drive
Pointing Device Integrated Compaq EasyPoint 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 Duracell 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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OPTIONS
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Desktop Convenience Base 190567-001
Convenience Base with Connector
Pass-Thru, battery charger, power,
external video, keyboard and
mouse support
Memory
4 MB Memory Card 190532-001
8 MB Memory Card 190597-001
Storage
250 MB Internal Hard Drive 142389-001
170 MB Internal Hard Drive 190538-001
3.5 inch Floppy Disk Drive
(PCMCIA) 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
Pack1 for Contura Aero 4/33C
(optional for Contura Aero 4/25) 190529-001
AC Adapter 190526-001
Automobile Adapter 190530-001
Communications/Networking
SpeedPaq 144/P PCMCIA
Data + Fax + Cellular Modem 198109-001
Motorola Cellular Connection
Cable 194129-001
Nokia Cellular Connection Cable 194128-001
PCMCIA 14.4 Data + Fax Modem 198115-001
PCMCIA 2400/9600 Data + Fax
Modem 198116-001
PCMCIA modems, fax modems,
wireless modems, network interface
cards and other communication
devices are available from many
third parties which are compatible
with Contura Aero
Convenience
Slipcase 190535-001
101-Key Keyboard 110562-001
Mobile Port Expander (External
video/keyboard/mouse adapter) 197363-001
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1 Standard on color models.