HP 6720s - Notebook PC User instructions

HP recommends Windows Vista
®
Business
1. Dual-band Wireless LAN Antennas * 6. Optical Drive
2. Wireless On/Off Button with LED * 7. Touchpad with Scroll Zone
3. Power Button with LED 8. Secure Digital (SD) slot
4. Speaker 9. Microphone Jack
5. Kensington Lock Slot 10. Headphone Jack
* On select models.
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1. Battery Charging LED 5. Power Connector
2. ExpressCard/54 slot 6 VGA/external monitor connector
3. Three USB 2.0 ports 7. RJ-11/modem port
4. RJ-45/Ethernet port
At A Glance
Genuine Windows Vista Business 32, Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic 32, Genuine Windows XP Professional or FreeDOS
Thin, lightweight design starting at 5.5 lb/2.49 kg and 1.27-inch/32.3 mm thin at front
Widescreen 15.4-inch diagonal display with optional BrightView
Flexible wireless connectivity options:
Integrated 802.11 a/b/g/draft-n or a/b/g wireless LAN module
Bluetooth®
Intel® Core™2 Duo processor or Intel Celeron® processor
Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools
Integrated optical drive
Up to 250-GB 5400 rpm user-removable hard drive with HP DriveGuard protection
Secure Digital (SD) slot
Up to 4 GB of 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM, dual channel memory support
Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, with up to 384-MB shared system memory
Intel 10/100 Ethernet Controller
Touchpad with scroll zone
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Processors Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8100 (2.10 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 3 MB L2 cache) *
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5870 (2.0-GHz, 800-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache) *
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5670 (1.8-GHz, 800- MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache) *
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5470 (1.60-GHz, 800-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache) *
Intel Celeron Processor 550 (2.0-GHz, 533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache) *
* Intel's numbering is not a measurement of higher performance.
NOTE: Processor speed denotes maximum performance mode; processors will run at lower speeds in
battery optimization mode.
Operating System Preinstalled Genuine Windows Vista Business 32 *
Genuine Windows Vista Downgrade to Windows XP Professional *+
Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic 32 *
Genuine Windows XP Professional
FreeDOS
Supported Genuine Windows XP Professional
Certified SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
* Certain Windows Vista product features require advanced or additional hardware. See:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/hardwarereqs.mspx and:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx for details. Windows Vista Upgrade
Advisor can help you determine which features of Windows Vista will run on your computer. To download
the tool, visit: http://www.windowsvista.com/upgradeadvisor .
+ Windows Vista Business disk also included for future upgrade if desired. To qualify for this downgrade an
end user must be a business (including governmental or educational institutions) and is expected to order
annually at least 25 customer systems with the same custom image.
Chipset Mobile Intel GME965 Express Chipset (ships with Intel Core 2 Duo Processors) or
Mobile Intel GLE960 Express Chipset (ships with Intel Celeron Processors)
Graphics Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, up to 384-MB shared system memory
Microsoft DirectX 9 capable
Display Internal 15.4-inch diagonal WXGA anti-glare (1280 x 800 resolution)
15.4-inch diagonal WXGA BrightView (1280 x 800 resolution)
External Up to 32-bit per pixel color depth
VGA port supports resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz, and lower
resolutions at up to 100 Hz
NOTE: Resolutions are dependent upon monitor capability, and resolution and
color depth settings.
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Standard Features
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Memory Standard 1024-MB, 2048-MB; 4096-MB* 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM total memory; two
SODIMM slots supporting dual channel memory. Memory operates at a
maximum of 533-MHz with Celeron processor/GL960 chipset.
Dual-channel Maximized dual-channel performance requires SODIMMs of the same size and
speed in both memory slots.
*with Mobile Intel GM965 chipset only. Up to 1 GB may not be available due to 32-bit operating system
resource requirements. .625GB or more of physical memory is reserved for system use.
NOTE: Due to the non-industry standard nature of some third-party memory modules, we recommend HP
branded memory to ensure compatibility. If you mix memory speeds, the system will perform at the lower
memory speed.
Communications Intel Fast Ethernet Integrated Controller (10/100 NIC)
56K V.92 modem*
* Designed for downloads from 56K modem compliant sources. Maximum achievable download
transmission rates currently do not reach 56 KB/s, and will vary with line conditions. Modem availability is
subject to country regulatory approval.
Wireless Devices Support for a broad range of secure, integrated wireless LAN options featuring support for the latest
industry standards. Integrated Bluetooth is also available (factory configurable only) and can be combined
with any of the supported wireless LAN options.
All 802.11a/b/g
integrated wireless LAN
options
Wi-Fi certified
Cisco Compatible Extensions support (Version 4.0) with Microsoft Windows XP
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) support up to 128-bit keys
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and WPA2 support
802.1x authentication support, including EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP-GTC,
PEAP-MSCHAPv2, and LEAP
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) support
WiFi certified for WPA2, WMM
Dual antennas integrated in the display enclosure
Intel Wireless WiFi Link
4965AGN*
Integrated support for 802.11a, b, g, and draft-n
Up to 243-mbps data rate
Intel PRO/Wireless
3945ABG Network
Connection*
Integrated support for 802.11 a, b and g
Up to 54-mbps data rate
Broadcom 4311AG
802.11a/b/g
WiFi Adapter
Integrated support for 802.11 a, b and g
Up to 54-mbps data rate
HP Integrated Module
with Bluetooth Wireless
Technology
Bluetooth Specification v2.0 compliant
Works with a wide range of Bluetooth devices
* Requires Intel Core 2 Duo processor
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Keyboard The 101/102-key compatible keyboard features an industry standard, full-pitch key layout with desktop
keyboard features, such as the isolated inverted-T cursor control keys, editing keys, both left and right
control and alt keys, and 12 function keys. US and International key layouts are available. Other features
include an integrated numeric keypad, hotkeys for instant access to power conservation, brightness, and
other features, 19-mm x 19-mm key pitch (center-to-center spacing), 2.5-mm stroke, and comfort-dished
keycaps.
Pointing device Touchpad with scroll zone, two pick buttons
Expansion card slots
ExpressCard/54 slot Supports ExpressCard/54 and ExpressCard/34
Secure Digital slot Supports SD (Secure Digital), Multimedia card
Storage Hard drives 120/160/250-GB 5400 rpm SMART SATA
NOTE: These hard drives are customer removable and will withstand multiple insertion/removal cycles. Up
to 10 GB is reserved for the system recovery software.
HP DriveGuard The hard drive is mounted directly to the notebook frame, reducing the
transmission of shock to the hard drive.
Fixed optical drives DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe Drive
Interfaces ExpressCard/54 Supports ExpressCard/54 and ExpressCard/34
External monitor One – VGA
Stereo microphone in One
Stereo headphone/line
out
One
Power connector One
RJ-11/modem One
RJ-45/Ethernet One
USB 2.0 Three
LED status indicators Six
Audio High Definition Audio support
Integrated mono speaker
Stereo headphone/line out
Stereo microphone in
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Software Preinstalled software
with Windows Vista
PDF Complete
HP Backup and Recovery Manager
HP Help and Support Center
HP Universal Print Driver
HP ProtectTools Security Manager:
Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools
HP Wireless Assistant
Microsoft Office Ready with 60-day Office Professional 2007 Trial Edition
(select models)
Roxio Creator 9 (for optional DVD+/-RW and DVD/CDRW drives)
Synaptics Touchpad Driver
Symantec Norton Internet Security with complimentary 60-day live update
Intervideo WinDVD – DVD Player
Additional software
available from the web
HP Client Manager
Java Card Security for HP ProtectTools
HP Backup and Recovery
Manager
Each unit is shipped with HP Backup and Recovery Manager. HP Backup and Recovery Manager can provide
data and system file protection for HP business PCs to enable fast recovery if the system becomes
corrupted or if important information is accidentally deleted. HP Backup and Recovery Manager can
perform scheduled or manual backups of the entire drive or individual files and folders. Up to 10 GB of the
hard drive is reserved for the system recovery software. HP Backup and Recovery Manager can also create
software recovery CDs or DVDs (requires optional hardware).
SMBIOS Version 2.4 System Management BIOS, previously known as DMI BIOS, is used to store system management
information.
Security Standard Features Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools
Configuration Control Hardware
Memory Change Alert
Ownership Tag
Setup Password
Power-On Password
HP DriveGuard
Kensington Lock Slot
Support for Computrace / LoJack for Laptops (must be purchased separately)
For more information on HP security solutions refer to http://www.hp.com/go/security .
Power Supply External 65-watt AC adapter, 6-foot (1.8-meter) power cord included.
Total length including external AC adapter is 12 feet (3.66 meter).
Battery Primary battery 6-cell (47 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery
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Standard Features
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System Standby Time Up to 1 week
Power Conservation Supports enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology with Intel Core 2 Duo processors (allows Battery
Optimized Mode, Maximum Performance Mode, or Automatic mode)
Intel Display Power Saving technology
Hibernation
Standby
ACPI compliance
Service and Support HP Services offers limited 1-year warranty. On-site service and warranty upgrades are also available. For
HP Care Pack services see http://www.hp.com/go/lookuptool .
NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the HP Customer Support Center for details.
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/ProductRoot.jsp .
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6720s
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Processor Intel Celeron Processor 550 (2.0-GHz, 533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache)
Operating System Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic 32
Chipset Mobile Intel GLE960 Express Chipset
System Memory 1024-MB 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM (1 DIMM)
Memory operates at a maximum of 533-MHz with Celeron processor
Hard Drive 120-GB 5400 rpm SATA HDD
Display 15.4-inch diagonal WXGA BrightView (1280 x 800 resolution)
Graphics Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, up to 384-MB shared system
memory
Audio High Definition Audio support
Integrated mono speaker
Stereo headphone/line out; Stereo microphone in
Communications Intel Fast Ethernet Integrated Controller (10/100 NIC)
56K V.92 modem
Integrated Wireless Broadcom 4311AG 802.11a/b/g WiFi Adapter
Pointing Device Touchpad with scroll zone, two pick buttons
Optical Drive DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe Drive
Battery 6-cell (47 WHr) Lithium-Ion
Power External 65-watt AC adapter
Warranty 1 Year Limited Warranty
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Processor Intel Celeron Processor 550 (2.0-GHz, 533-MHz FSB, 1-MB L2 cache)
Operating System Genuine Windows Vista Downgrade to Windows XP Professional
Chipset Mobile Intel GLE960 Express Chipset
System Memory 1024-MB 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM (1 DIMM)
Memory operates at a maximum of 533-MHz with Celeron processor
Hard Drive 160-GB 5400 rpm SATA HDD
Display 15.4-inch diagonal WXGA BrightView (1280 x 800 resolution)
Graphics Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, up to 384-MB shared system
memory
Audio High Definition Audio support
Integrated mono speaker
Stereo headphone/line out; Stereo microphone in
Communications Intel Fast Ethernet Integrated Controller (10/100 NIC)
56K V.92 modem
Integrated Wireless Broadcom 4311AG 802.11a/b/g WiFi Adapter
Pointing Device Touchpad with scroll zone, two pick buttons
Optical Drive DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe Drive
Battery 6-cell (47 WHr) Lithium-Ion
Power External 65-watt AC adapter
Warranty 1 Year Limited Warranty
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Processor Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5670 (1.80-GHz, 800-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
Operating System Genuine Windows Vista Downgrade to Windows XP Professional
Chipset Mobile Intel GME965 Express Chipset
System Memory 2048-MB 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM (1 DIMM)
Hard Drive 250-GB 5400 rpm SATA HDD
Display 15.4-inch diagonal WXGA BrightView (1280 x 800 resolution)
Graphics Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, up to 384-MB shared system
memory
Audio High Definition Audio support
Integrated mono speaker
Stereo headphone/line out; Stereo microphone in
Communications Intel Fast Ethernet Integrated Controller (10/100 NIC)
56K V.92 modem
Integrated Wireless Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Pointing Device Touchpad with scroll zone, two pick buttons
Optical Drive DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe Drive
Battery 6-cell (47 WHr) Lithium-Ion
Power External 65-watt AC adapter
Warranty 1 Year Limited Warranty
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Processor Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5870 (2.0-GHz, 800-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
Operating System Genuine Windows Vista Downgrade to Windows XP Professional
Chipset Mobile Intel GME965 Express Chipset
System Memory 4096-MB 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2 DIMM)
Up to 1 GB may not be available due to 32-bit operating system resource
requirements. .625GB or more of physical memory is reserved for system use.
Hard Drive 250-GB 5400 rpm SATA HDD
Display 15.4-inch diagonal WXGA BrightView (1280 x 800 resolution)
Graphics Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, up to 384-MB shared system
memory
Audio High Definition Audio support
Integrated mono speaker
Stereo headphone/line out; Stereo microphone in
Communications Intel Fast Ethernet Integrated Controller (10/100 NIC)
56K V.92 modem
Integrated Wireless Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Pointing Device Touchpad with scroll zone, two pick buttons
Optical Drive DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe Drive
Battery 6-cell (47 WHr) Lithium-Ion
Power External 65-watt AC adapter
Warranty 1 Year Limited Warranty
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Processor Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5670 (1.80-GHz, 800-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
Operating System Genuine Windows Vista Downgrade to Windows XP Professional
Chipset Mobile Intel GME965 Express Chipset
System Memory 2048-MB 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM (1 DIMM)
Hard Drive 160-GB 5400 rpm SATA HDD
Display 15.4-inch diagonal WXGA Anti-glare (1280 x 800 resolution)
Graphics Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, up to 384-MB shared system
memory
Audio High Definition Audio support
Integrated mono speaker
Stereo headphone/line out; Stereo microphone in
Communications Intel Fast Ethernet Integrated Controller (10/100 NIC)
56K V.92 modem
Integrated Wireless Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Pointing Device Touchpad with scroll zone, two pick buttons
Optical Drive DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe Drive
Battery 6-cell (47 WHr) Lithium-Ion
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Power External 65-watt AC adapter
Warranty 1 Year Limited Warranty
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Processor Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5470 (1.60-GHz, 800-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
Operating System Genuine Windows Vista Downgrade to Windows XP Professional
Chipset Mobile Intel GME965 Express Chipset
System Memory 1024-MB 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM (1 DIMM)
Hard Drive 160-GB 5400 rpm SATA HDD
Display 15.4-inch diagonal WXGA BrightView (1280 x 800 resolution)
Graphics Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, up to 384-MB shared system
memory
Audio High Definition Audio support
Integrated mono speaker
Stereo headphone/line out; Stereo microphone in
Communications Intel Fast Ethernet Integrated Controller (10/100 NIC)
56K V.92 modem
Integrated Wireless Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Pointing Device Touchpad with scroll zone, two pick buttons
Optical Drive DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe Drive
Battery 6-cell (47 WHr) Lithium-Ion
Power External 65-watt AC adapter
Warranty 1 Year Limited Warranty
6720s
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Processor Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5470 (1.60-GHz, 800-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
Operating System Genuine Windows Vista Downgrade to Windows XP Professional
Chipset Mobile Intel GME965 Express Chipset
System Memory 1024-MB 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM (1 DIMM)
Hard Drive 120-GB 5400 rpm SATA HDD
Display 15.4-inch diagonal WXGA anti-glare (1280 x 800 resolution)
Graphics Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, up to 384-MB shared system
memory
Audio High Definition Audio support
Integrated mono speaker
Stereo headphone/line out; Stereo microphone in
Communications Intel Fast Ethernet Integrated Controller (10/100 NIC)
56K V.92 modem
Integrated Wireless Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Pointing Device Touchpad with scroll zone, two pick buttons
Optical Drive DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe Drive
Battery 6-cell (47 WHr) Lithium-Ion
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Power External 65-watt AC adapter
Warranty 1 Year Limited Warranty
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Processor Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8100 (2.10 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 3 MB L2 cache)
Operating System Genuine Windows Vista Downgrade to Windows XP Professional
Chipset Mobile Intel GME965 Express Chipset
System Memory 2048-MB 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM (1 DIMM)
Hard Drive 160-GB 5400 rpm SATA HDD
Display 15.4-inch diagonal WXGA anti-glare (1280 x 800 resolution)
Graphics Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, up to 384-MB shared system
memory
Audio High Definition Audio support
Integrated mono speaker
Stereo headphone/line out; Stereo microphone in
Communications Intel Fast Ethernet Integrated Controller (10/100 NIC)
56K V.92 modem
Integrated Wireless Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Pointing Device Touchpad with scroll zone, two pick buttons
Optical Drive DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe Drive
Battery 6-cell (47 WHr) Lithium-Ion
Power External 65-watt AC adapter
Warranty 1 Year Limited Warranty
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Memory HP 512-MB (DDR2 667 MHz) SODIMM EM993AA
HP 1-GB (DDR2 667 MHz) SODIMM EM994AA
HP 2-GB (DDR2 667 MHz) SODIMM EM995AA
Other Storage HP Notebooks USB Diskette Drive DC361B
Power HP 65W Smart AC Adapter ED494AA#ABA
HP 6-Cell Primary Battery GJ655AA
HP 65W AC/Auto/Air Combo Smart Adapter ED993AA#ABA
Carrying Cases HP Value Nylon Case RR314AA
HP Universal Nylon Case RR315AA
HP Executive Leather Case RR316AA
HP Deluxe Nylon Backpack RR317AA
HP Deluxe Roller Case GD405AA
Security HP/Kensington MicroSaver Security Lock PC766A
Input/Output Devices HP PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Bundle RC464AA#ABA
HP USB Optical Travel Mouse RH304AA
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Options
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Up to 4096 MB* of 533-MHz or 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM
Two DIMM slots
DIMM sizes supported: 512 MB, 1024 MB, and 2048 MB
Standard Memory 512 MB (512 MB x 1)
1024 MB (1024 MB x 1 or 512 MB x 2)
2048 MB (2048 MB x 1 or 1024 MB x 2)
Optional Memory
Upgrades
Both memory slots are user accessible. Please refer to the Hardware and Software Guide for installation
procedures. Maximized dual-channel performance requires SODIMMs of the same size and speed in both
memory slots.
Up to Slot 1 Slot 2
1024 MB 1024 MB Empty
1024 MB 512 MB 512 MB
1536 MB 1024 MB 512 MB
2048 MB 1024 MB 1024 MB
4096 MB* 2048 MB 2048 MB
NOTE: This chart does not represent all possible memory configurations. Due to the non-industry standard nature of some third-party
memory modules, we strongly recommend using only HP branded memory modules to ensure compatibility. If you mix memory
speeds, the system will perform at the lower memory speed. Full availability of 4 GB of memory requires Windows Vista Business 64-
bit or Linux. With Windows 32-bit operating systems, the amount of usable memory is dependent upon your configuration, so that
above 3 GB all memory may not be available due to system resource requirements.
*with Mobile Intel GME965 chipset only
Memory Upgrades HP 512-MB (DDR2 667 MHz) SODIMM EM993AA
HP 1024-MB (DDR2 667 MHz) SODIMM EM994AA
HP 2048-MB (DDR2 667 MHz) SODIMM EM995AA
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Memory
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Removable Media Drive Support
Quantity Supported Drive Bay
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive One Fixed optical drive bay
DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe
Drive
One Fixed optical drive bay
Hard Drive Support
Primary Hard Drives
Quantity
Supported Drive Bay
250-GB 5400 rpm SMART SATA Hard Drive One Dedicated hard drive bay
160-GB 5400 rpm SMART SATA Hard Drive One Dedicated hard drive bay
120-GB 5400 rpm SMART SATA Hard Drive One Dedicated hard drive bay
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Storage
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System Unit Dimensions (HxWxD) 1.27 in (at front) x 14.1 in x 10.5 in
32.3 mm (at front) x 358 mm x 266.8 mm)
Weight Starting at 5.5 lb (2.49 kg)
NOTE: Height varies depending upon where on the notebook the measurement is made. Weight varies by
configuration and components. Weight includes 6-cell battery, 80-GB hard drive, and optical drive. Weight
varies by configuration and components.
Stand-Alone Power
Requirements (AC Power)
Nominal Operating Voltage 18.5 V
Average Operating Power 12.5 W
Max Operating Power < 65 W
Temperature Operating 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C) (not writing optical)
41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C) (writing optical)
Non-operating –4° to 140° F (–20° to 60° C)
Relative Humidity Operating 10% to 90%, non-condensing
Non-operating 5% to 95%, 101.6° F (38.7° C) maximum wet bulb
temperature
Shock Operating 125 G, 2 ms, half-sine
Non-operating 200 G, 2 ms, half-sine
Random Vibration Operating 0.75 grms
Non-operating 1.50 grms
Altitude
(unpressurized)
Operating –50 to 10,000 ft (–15.24 to 3,048 m)
Non-operating –50 to 40,000 ft (–15.24 to 12,192 m)
Industry Standard
Certifications
UL Yes
CSA Yes
FCC Compliance Yes
ENERGY STAR
®
4.0 Yes
ICES Yes
GS* Yes
Australia / NZ A-Tick
Compliance
Yes
CCC Yes
Japan VCCI Compliance Yes
MIC Yes
BSMI Yes
CE Marking Compliance Yes
BNCI or BELUS Yes
CIT Yes
GOST Yes
Saudi Arabian Compliance
(ICCP)
Yes
SABS Yes
UKRSERTCOMPUTER Yes
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Technical Specifications
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For accessibility information on HP products, please visit http://www.hp.com/accessibility .
* This device is not intended for use at visual display workplace in compliance with BildscharbV. If this
product is used in an Office Environment where the VDU Directive 90/270/EEC is applicable
(Bildschirmarbeitsverordnung), an external monitor and external keyboard are recommended to avoid
potential reflections.
HP 65W AC Adapter Dimensions 4.17 x 1.85 x 1.1 in (10.6 x 4.7 x 2.8 cm)
Weight 0.62 lb (280 g)
Input 100 to 240 VAC
Input Efficiency 83% min at 115 VAC
Input frequency range 47 to 63 Hz
Input AC current 1.7 A at 90 VAC, 0.85 A at 180 VAC
Output Output power 65W 65W
DC output 18.5V
Hold-up time 5 msec at 115 VAC input
Output current limit <11A, Over voltage protection- 29V max
automatic shutdown
Connector 3 pin/grounded, mates with interchangeable cords
Environmental Design Operating temperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
Non-operating (storage)
temperature
–4° to 149° F (–20° to 65° C)
Altitude 0 to 10,000 ft (0 to 3,048 m)
Humidity 20% to 80%
Storage Humidity 10% to 90%
EMI and Safety
Certifications
CE Mark – full compliance with LVD and EMC directives; Worldwide safety
standards – IEC60950, EN60950, UL60950, Class1, SELV; Agency approvals –
C-UL-US, NORDICS, DENAN, EN55022 Class B, FCC Class B, CISPR22 Class B,
CCC, NOM-1 NYCE; MTBF – over 200,000 hours at 25°C ambient condition.
6-Cell (47WHr) Lithium-
Ion battery
Dimensions (H x W x L) 0.8 x 2.1 x 8.0 in (2.0 x 5.3 x 20.3 cm)
Weight 0.715 lb (0.325 kg)
Cells/Type 6-cell Lithium-Ion
Energy Watt-hour Capacity 47Wh
Temperature Operating (Charging) 32° to 113° F (0° to 45° C)
Operating (Discharging) 14° to 140° F (–10° to 60° C)
Non-operating –4° to 140° F (–20° to 60° C)
Battery Re-Charge Time System in OFF Mode or
Standby
2.5 hours
System ON 3 to 5 hours (depending on system power
consumption)
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15.4-inch WXGA anti-
glare
Active Area (W x H) 13.0 x 8.1 in (33.1 x 20.7 cm)
Diagonal Size 15.4 in (39.1 cm)
Surface Treatment Anti-glare
Contrast Ratio 300:1 (typical)
Refresh Rate 60 Hz
Brightness 200 nit (typical)
Pixel Resolution Pitch 0.259 mm
Format 1280x800
Configuration RGB Stripe
Backlight CCFL
PPI 98
Viewing Angle ±30° Horizontal, ±10° Vertical (minimum)
15.4-inch WXGA
BrightView
Active Area (W x H) 13.0 x 8.1 in (33.1 x 20.7 cm)
Diagonal Size 15.4 in (39.1 cm)
Surface Treatment BrightView
Contrast Ratio 300:1 (typical)
Refresh Rate 60 Hz
Brightness 200 nit (typical)
Pixel Resolution Pitch 0.259 mm
Format 1280x800
Configuration RGB Stripe
Backlight CCFL
PPI 98
Viewing Angle ±30° Horizontal, ±10° Vertical (minimum)
Hard Drives
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250-GB 5400 rpm SATA Drive Weight 0.22 lb (101 g)
Capacity 250 GB
Height 0.37 in (9.5 mm)
Width 2.75 in (70 mm)
Interface ATA-7 / SATA 1.0a
Transfer Rate Synchronous (maximum) 100 MB/s (Drive Capability)
Seek Time
(typical reads, including
settling)
Single Track 3 ms
Average 13ms
Maximum 24 ms
Rotational Speed 5400 rpm
Logical Blocks 488,397,168
Operating Temperature 41° to 140° F (5° to 60° C) [case temp]
Features ATA Security
160-GB 5400 rpm SATA Drive Weight 0.22 lb (101 g)
Capacity 160 GB
Height 0.37 in (9.5 mm)
Width 2.75 in (70 mm)
Interface ATA-7 / SATA 1.0a
Transfer Rate Synchronous (maximum) 100 MB/s (Drive Capability)
Seek Time
(typical reads, including
settling)
Single Track 3 ms
Average 13ms
Maximum 24 ms
Rotational Speed 5400 rpm
Logical Blocks 312,581,808
Operating Temperature 41° to 140° F (5° to 60° C) [case temp]
Features ATA Security
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120-GB 5400 rpm SATA Drive Weight 0.22 lb (101 g)
Capacity 120 GB
Height 0.37 in (9.5 mm)
Width 2.75 in (70 mm)
Interface ATA-7 / SATA 1.0a
Transfer Rate Synchronous (maximum) 100 MB/s (Drive Capability)
Seek Time
(typical reads, including
settling)
Single Track 3 ms
Average 13ms
Maximum 24 ms
Rotational Speed 5400 rpm
Logical Blocks 234,441,648
Operating Temperature 41° to 140° F (5° to 60° C) [case temp]
Features ATA Security
Removable Storage Drives
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive Access Times Random <110 ms CD
<130 ms DVD
Max Data Transfer Rate 24X CD-ROM 3,600 KB/s
8X DVD 10,800 KB/s
24X CD-R 3,600 KB/s
24X CD-RW 3,600 KB/s
Transfer Mode Multiword DMA Mode 2
Interface EIDE
Supported Media (read) CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, MIXED MODE CD,
CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video CD), Multisession CD (Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA,
Portfolio, CD-R, CD-RW), CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10,
DVD-18), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Supported Media (write) CD-R, CD-RW
Max Media Capacity (read) 8.5 GB
Max Media Capacity
(write)
700 MB
Transport Tray loading
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DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL
LightScribe Drive
Access Times Random <175 ms CD
<230 ms DVD
Max Data Transfer Rate 24X CD-ROM 3,600 KB/s
8X DVD 10,800 KB/s
24X CD-R 3,600 KB/s
16X CD-RW 2,400 KB/s
8X DVD+R 10,800 KB/s
4X DVD+RW 5,400 KB/s
8X DVD-R 10,800 KB/s
4X DVD-RW 5,400 KB/s
2.4X DVD+R(9) 2,700 KB/s
5X DVD-RAM 6,750 KB/s
Transfer Mode Multiword DMA Mode
Interface EIDE
Supported Media (read) CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, MIXED MODE CD,
CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video CD), Multisession CD (Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA,
Portfolio, CD-R, CD-RW), CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10,
DVD-18), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM
Supported Media (write) CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, LightScribe
Max Media Capacity (read) 8.5 GB
Max Media Capacity
(write)
8.5 GB
Transport Tray Loading
Audio
Hardware Implementation ADI1981HD High Definition CODEC
Full Duplex Yes
Sound Blaster Pro
compatible
Yes
Microphone In Stereo
Headphone/Line Out Stereo
QuickSpecs
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