Overview

HP Compaq nc6320 Notebook PC

HP recommends
Windows Vista® Business
   
       
1. Volume Mute Button with LED 14. ExpressCard Slot
2. Volume Down Button 15. PC Card Slot (or optional Smart Card Reader)
3. Volume Up Button 16. Microphone Jack
4. Integrated Microphone 17. Headphone Jack
5. HP Biometric Fingerprint Sensor 18. 2 USB 2.0 Ports
6. 7-in-1 Media Reader 19. VGA/External Monitor Connector
7. Stereo Speakers 20. RJ-45 Port (NIC)
8. Touchpad with Scroll Zone 21. Power Button with LED
9. Hard Drive Activity LED 22. HP Info Center Button
10. Battery Charging LED 23. Wireless On/Off Button with LED
11. Power/Standby LED 24. Presentation Mode Button
12. Wireless On/Off LED 25. Dual-band Wireless LAN Antennas
13. PC Card Eject Button 26. WWAN Antennas (with WWAN option)
 
 
1. 2 USB 2.0 Ports 6. Serial Port
2. IEEE 1394a Port 7. S-Video TV Out
3. RJ-11 Port (Modem) 8. Parallel Port
4. Optical Drive Button 9. DC Power Connector
5. Optical Drive 10. Kensington Lock Slot
 
At A Glance
  • Genuine Windows Vista Business 32,
    Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic 32,
    Genuine Windows XP Professional,
    Genuine Windows XP Home Edition, or
    FreeDOS
  • Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processors, Intel Core Duo processors, Intel Core Solo processors, or
    Intel Celeron® M processors
  • Sleek industrial design starting at 6.1 lb/2.77 kg and 1.2-inch/30.3 mm thin at front
  • Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset
  • Up to 4GB** of 533- or 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM, dual channel memory support
  • Up to 120-GB SATA 5400 rpm, user-removable hard drive
  • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with up to 128MB shared system memory
  • Optional integrated HP ev2200 1xEV-DO Broadband Wireless module
  • Optional integrated 802.11 a/b/g or 802.11 b/g wireless LAN module and Bluetooth®
  • 7-in-1 Media Reader
  • Embedded Security Chip – TPM 1.2***
  • Broadcom NetLink Gigabit Ethernet PCI Controller
  • Touchpad with scroll zone or Pointstick (not available with WWAN option)
  • Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
  • Protected by a three-year standard parts and labor warranty – certain restrictions and exclusions apply

*  Intel's numbering system is not a measurement of higher performance.
** Above 3-GB, all memory may not be available due to system resource requirements.
*** TPM module disabled where use is restricted by law; for example, Russia.

Standard Features

Processors Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7600* (2.33-GHz, 667-FSB, 4-MB L2 cache)
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7400* (2.16-GHz, 667-FSB, 4-MB L2 cache)
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7200* (2.0-GHz, 667-FSB, 4-MB L2 cache)
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5600* (1.83-GHz, 667-FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5500* (1.66-GHz, 667-FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
Intel Core Duo Processor T2500* (2.00-GHz, 667-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
Intel Core Duo Processor T2400* (1.83-GHz, 667-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
Intel Celeron M Processor 420* (1.60-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 Home Basic 32*
Genuine Windows XP Professional SP2
Genuine Windows XP Home Edition SP2
FreeDOS
  Supported
(select drivers available on http://www.hp.com)
Genuine Windows Vista Business 64*
Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise*
Genuine Windows 2000
    † 64-bit versions for Intel Core 2 Duo models only
  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.
At initial boot, either 32- or 64-bit can be selected. This is a one time selection and the other version will be deleted. The 64-bit version is for Intel Core 2 Duo models only.

Chipset Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset with 667-MHz front side bus

Graphics Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with up to 224-MB shared system memory
Microsoft DirectX 9 capable

Display Internal 15.0-inch XGA (1024 x 768 resolution)
15.0-inch SXGA+ wide viewing angle (1400 x 1050 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.

Memory Standard 256-MB, 512-MB, 1024-MB or 2048-MB 533-MHz or 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM; two SODIMM slots supporting dual channel memory
Maximum Upgradeable to 4096-MB maximum (2048-MB SODIMM in slots 1 and 2)
Dual-channel Maximized dual-channel performance requires SODIMMs of the same size and speed in both memory slots.
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. Above 3-GB, all memory may not be available due to system resource requirements.

Communications Integrated Broadcom NetLink Gigabit Ethernet PCI Controller (10/100/1000 NIC)*
56K V.92 modem** with digital line guard
* The term "10/100/1000" or "Gigabit" Ethernet indicates compliance with IEEE standard 802.3ab for Gigabit Ethernet, and does not connote actual operating speed of 1 Gb/s. For high-speed transmission, connection to a Gigabit Ethernet server and network infrastructure is required.
** 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 and wireless WAN options featuring support for the latest industry standards. Integrated Bluetooth is also an option (factory configurable only) and can be combined with any of the supported wireless LAN and wireless WAN options.
HP ev2200 1xEV-DO Broadband Wireless Module*** Integrated dual band 800-MHz (cellular) and 1900-Mhz (PCS) WWAN module connects to the Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess and NationalAccess networks (US only)
Supports CDMA 1xEV-DO, 1xRTT connections
NOTE: Separately purchased Verizon Wireless service is required. For details, go to http://www.hp.com/go/broadbandwireless.
Two 800/1900-MHz antennas integrated in the top of the display panel for optimal reception
All integrated wireless LAN options Wi-Fi certified
Cisco Compatible Extensions support (Version 3.0)
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 PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Intel Centrino mobile technology
Integrated support for 802.11a, b and g
Up to 54-mbps data rate
Broadcom 4311AG WiFi Adapter Integrated support for 802.11a, b and g
Up to 54-mbps data rate
Broadcom 4311BG WiFi Adapter Integrated support for 802.11 b and g
Up to 54-mbps data rate
HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.0 Wireless Technology Bluetooth Specification v2.0 compliant
Works with a wide range of Bluetooth devices
  *** Broadband Wireless Module (WWAN) requires Microsoft Windows XP Professional and is currently available in the US only on the nc6320 only and requires one of the Intel PRO/Wireless (WLAN) modules.

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, comfort-dished keycaps, and bright key legends for improved visibility in low light conditions.

One-Touch Productivity Buttons Provide one-touch access to the following features: HP Info Center, Wireless On/Off, Presentation Mode, Volume Up, Volume Down, and Volume Mute

Pointing Device Touchpad with scroll zone, two soft-touch buttons, with Fingerprint Reader or optional Pointstick, two soft-touch buttons, with Fingerprint Reader (not available with WWAN option)

Expansion Card Slots One Type I/II PC Card slot Supports 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC Cards
  or  
Optional Integrated Smart Card Reader Compatible with ISO 7816 compliant Smart Cards
PC/SC interface support
Express Card slot Express Card/34 or ExpressCard/54

Media Slots 7-in-1 Media Reader Supports SD (Secure Digital), MMC (MultiMedia Card), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo*, Smart Media, xD-Picture card
  *NOTE: Memory Stick Duo Adapters are required and sold separately. Inserting a Memory Stick Duo Card directly into your notebook could damage the memory card and/or notebook.

Storage Hard Drives Serial ATA 60-, 80-, 100-, 120-GB 5400 rpm SMART
NOTE: These hard drives are customer removable and will withstand multiple insertion/removal cycles.
Up to 8 GB is reserved for the system recovery software.
Fixed Optical Drives DVD-ROM
DVD/CD-RW Combo
DVD+/-RW SuperMulti with Double Layer
LightScribe DVD+/-RW with Double Layer

Interfaces PC Card Slot One Type I/II or optional Smart Card Reader
Express Card Slot Express Card/34 or ExpressCard/54
External Monitor One – VGA
IEEE 1394a Port One
External Microphone One
Headphone/Line out One
Power Connector One
RJ-11 (Modem) One
RJ-45 (NIC) One
Serial Port One
S-Video TV Out One (Support for NTSC/PAL)
Parallel Port One
USB 2.0 Four
Docking Connector One
Accessory Battery Connector One
LED Status Indicators Twelve

Audio
ADI High Definition CODEC
Integrated 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro compatible audio
Integrated stereo speakers
Integrated microphone
External volume up, volume down, and mute buttons
Stereo headphone/line out
Stereo microphone in

Software Preinstalled Software with Windows Vista
or Windows XP
Adobe Acrobat Reader*
HP Backup and Recovery Manager
HP Help and Support Center*
HP Mobile Print Driver* (Windows XP models)
HP ProtectTools Security Manager*:
   BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools
   Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools
   Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools
HP Quick Launch Buttons
HP Wireless Assistant
Sonic Digital Media Plus* (Windows XP models):
   RecordNow! (for optional DVD+/-RW and DVD/CDRW drives)
   MyDVD (DVD Authoring for optional DVD+/-RW drives)
Roxio Creator 9 (Window Vista models with optional DVD+/-RW or
DVD/CDRW drives)
Synaptics Touchpad Driver
Symantec Norton Internet Security* with complimentary 60-day live update
Intervideo WinDVD* – DVD Player (for optional DVD+/-RW, DVD/CDRW and DVD drives)
Additional software available from the Web HP Client Manager Software
HP OpenView Radia Management Solutions
SmartCard Security for HP ProtectTools
Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools
  *NOTE: Software marked with an asterisk is loaded on the hard drive and can be installed by running the Software Setup utility.

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 8GB 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).

HP OpenView Radia Management Solutions HP OpenView Radia Management Solutions automate the management of software such as operating systems, software, software updates, content, and configuration settings to ensure that each computer is maintained in the correct configuration.

HP Client Management Interface HP Client Management Interface is based on industry standards that include Microsoft Windows Management Interface (MS WMI), Web Based Enterprise Management (WBEM), System Management BIOS (SMBIOS), and Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI). HP CMI is a foundation technology utilized in HP Client Management Solutions.

SMBIOS Version 2.4 System Management BIOS, previously known as DMI BIOS, is used to store system management information.

HP ProtectTools Security Manager

HP ProtectTools Security Manager is the security platform for business notebooks and desktops. The HP ProtectTools Security Manager is an extensible client security console that delivers enhanced security capabilities through add-on software modules. Modules currently available are:

- Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools
- BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools
- Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools
- Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools
- Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools


Security Standard Features
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
Configuration Control Hardware
Memory Change Alert
HP Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
Ownership Tag
Setup Password
Power-On Password
DriveLock
TPM 1.2 Embedded Security Chip*
TPM Enhanced DriveLock*
HP Disk Sanitizer
Enabled for PC Smart Card options
Kensington Lock Slot
Support for Computrace / LoJack for Laptops (must be purchased separately)
Optional Features Smart Card Reader
(replaces Type I/II PC Card slot)
Compatible with ISO 7816 compliant Smart Cards
PC/SC interface support
* TPM module disabled where use is restricted by law; for example, Russia.
For more information on HP security solutions refer to http://www.hp.com/go/security.

Power Supply External 65-watt Smart AC adapter, 6-foot (1.8-meter) power cord included.
Total length including External AC adapter is 12 feet (3.66 meter).
HP Fast Charge Technology*
*Fast Charge Technology recharges your battery up to 90% within 90 minutes when the system is off. Fast Charge Technology does not apply to 12-cell Ultra-Capacity batteries.

Battery Primary Battery 52Wh 6-cell high capacity Lithium-Ion
Optional HP 8-Cell Extended Life Battery 52Wh 8-cell high capacity Lithium-Ion
Optional HP 12-Cell Ultra-Capacity Battery 95Wh 12-cell high capacity Lithium-Ion

Battery Life Primary Battery Up to 4 hours and 45 minutes
Primary Battery and
optional HP 8-Cell Extended Life Battery
Up to 9 hours and 45 minutes
Primary Battery and
optional HP 12-Cell Ultra-Capacity Battery
Up to 14 hours 45 minutes
NOTE: Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management settings of the product, and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.
System Standby Time Up to 1 week  

Power Conservation Supports enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology with Intel Core Duo processors (allows Battery Optimized Mode, Maximum Performance Mode, or Automatic mode)
Intel Display Power Saving technology
Hibernation
  Standby
  ACPI compliance

Docking

HP Docking Station
HP Advanced Docking Station
HP Adjustable Notebook Stand

HP's shared docking solutions provide simple and convenient port replication and cable management. Features include Gigabit NIC pass through, modem pass through, legacy parallel and serial ports, S-video TV out, USB 2.0 ports, integrated security mechanism*, integrated MultiBay II and ExpressCard** slots. These docking solutions are compatible across multiple Business Notebook platforms enabling a lower total cost of ownership.

*  HP/Kensington Cable Lock required (purchased separately)
** HP Advanced Docking Station only

Service and Support

HP Services includes a three-year standard parts and labor warranty, pick-up or carry-in, and toll-free 7 x 24 hardware technical phone support. On-site service and warranty upgrades are also available.

NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the HP Customer Support Center for details.
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/ProductRoot.jsp.

Select Model(s)  

nc6320
RN442AW#ABA
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5600* (1.83-GHz, 667-FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
Operating System Genuine Windows XP Professional Edition
System Memory 512-MB 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM (1 DIMM)
Hard Drive 60-GB 5400 rpm SATA
Optical Drive 24x DVD/CD-RW Combo (Fixed)
Display 15.0-inch XGA (1024 x 768 resolution)
Graphics Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with up to 128-MB shared system memory
Audio ADI1981HD High Definition CODEC, Line out/headphone and microphone jacks
Communications 56K Fax/Modem,
NetLink Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 NIC)
Integrated Wireless Intel Pro/Wireless 802.11 a/b/g
Integrated Bluetooth
TPM Embedded Security Chip Yes
Pointing Device Touchpad with scroll zone
Battery 6-cell high capacity Lithium-Ion (52Wh)
Power External 65W adapter
Warranty 3 Year Worldwide Limited Warranty

nc6320
RN437AW#ABA
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7200* (2.0-GHz, 667-FSB, 4-MB L2 cache)
Operating System Genuine Windows XP Professional Edition
System Memory 1024-MB 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM (1 DIMM)
Hard Drive 80-GB 5400 rpm SATA
Optical Drive 24x DVD/CD-RW Combo (Fixed)
Display 15.0-inch SXGA+ wide viewing angle (1400 x 1050 resolution)
Graphics Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with up to 128-MB shared system memory
Audio ADI1981HD High Definition CODEC, Line out/headphone and microphone jacks
Communications 56K Fax/Modem,
NetLink Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 NIC)
Integrated Wireless Intel Pro/Wireless 802.11 a/b/g
Integrated Bluetooth
TPM Embedded Security Chip Yes
Pointing Device Touchpad with scroll zone
Battery 6-cell high capacity Lithium-Ion (52Wh)
Power External 65W adapter
Warranty 3 Year Worldwide Limited Warranty
*Intel's numbering system is not a measurement of higher performance.

Options

Memory 256-MB 533-MHz DDR2 SDRAM PE830A
512-MB 533-MHz DDR2 SDRAM PE831A
1024-MB 533-MHz DDR2 SDRAM PE832A
512-MB 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM EM993AA
1024-MB 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM EM994AA
2048-MB 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM EM995AA

MultiBay II Storage
(9.5-mm)
NOTE: Requires HP
Advanced Docking Station or HP External MultiBay II
8X DVD-ROM MultiBay II Drive PA849A
24X Combo DVD/CD-RW MultiBay II Drive PA850A
2X DVD+/-RW Dual Format MultiBay II Drive PA851A
80-GB 5400 rpm MultiBay II Hard Drive PH357A

Other Storage 80-GB 5400 rpm Primary SATA Hard Drive ET354AA
HP USB Digital Drive + 256-MB Secure Digital Card DL702AA
HP USB Diskette Drive DC361B
HP 12.7mm DVD+/-RW LightScribe Drive (Available July 2006) ET353AA

Communications Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG 802.11 a/b/g WLAN option kit EX150AA#ABA

Expansion Solutions HP Docking Station EN488AA#ABA
HP Advanced Docking Station EN489AA#ABA
HP 3-in-1 NAS Docking Station EM537AA#ABA
HP Monitor Stand PA507A
HP Adjustable Notebook Stand PA508A
HP External MultiBay II (9.5-mm) PA509A#ABA
HP 4-port USB 2.0 Hub DG954A

Power HP 2-bay Battery Charging Station DT533A#ABA
HP 10-bay Battery Charging Station DT534A#ABA
Battery Adapter kit #1 PK402A
65W Smart AC Adapter ED494AA#ABA
90W Smart AC Adapter ED495AA#ABA
90W Smart Auto Adapter ED493AA
65W Air/Auto/AC Combo Adapter ED993AA#ABA
90W Aircraft Cables DC899A
Primary 6-cell Battery Pack PB994A
HP 8-cell Extended Life Battery PB993A
HP 12-cell Ultra-Capacity Battery EJ092AA#ABA

Carrying Cases HP Entry Value Case DL617A
HP Top Load Nylon DC915A
HP Executive Leather case PA847A
HP Sport Backpack DG102A

Security HP PCMCIA Smart Card Reader DC350B
  HP/Kensington Cable Lock PC766A

Input/Output Devices USB/PS2 Keyboard DC852A#ABA
USB/PS2 Optical Mouse DC369A
HP USB Optical Travel Mouse F2100A

Memory

Support for up to 4096 MB* of 533- or 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM
Two DIMM slots
DIMM sizes supported: 256 MB, 512 MB, 1024 MB, and 2048 MB
 

Standard Memory

  • 256 MB (256 MB x 1)
  • 512 MB (512 MB x 1 or 256 MB x 2)
  • 768 MB (512 MB + 256 MB)
  • 1024 MB (1024 MB x 1 or 512 MB x 2)
  • 1536 MB (1024 MB + 512 MB)
  • 2048 MB (1024 MB x 2)
  • 4096 MB (2048 MB x 2)

Optional Memory Upgrades

Support for up to 4096 MB* of memory is available (with the installation of optional DDR2 SDRAM memory kits). 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
768 MB
512 MB
256 MB
1024 MB
1024 MB
Empty
1024 MB
512 MB
512 MB
1280 MB
1024 MB
256 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.

Memory Upgrades
256-MB 533-MHz DDR2 SDRAM
PE830A
  512-MB 533-MHz DDR2 SDRAM
PE831A
  1024-MB 533-MHz DDR2 SDRAM
PE832A
  512-MB 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM
EM993AA
  1024-MB 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM
EM994AA
  2048-MB 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM
EM995AA
 
* Above 3-GB, all memory may not be available due to system resource requirements.

Storage

Removable Media Drive Support


  Quantity Supported Drive Bay
LightScribe DVD+/-RW Drive with Double Layer Drive One Fixed optical drive bay
DVD+/-RW SuperMulti Drive with Double Layer One Fixed optical drive bay
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive One Fixed optical drive bay
DVD-ROM Drive One Fixed optical drive bay

 

Hard Drive Support


  Quantity Supported Drive Bay
Primary Hard Drives    
120-GB 5400 rpm SMART SATA Hard Drive One Dedicated hard drive bay
100-GB 5400 rpm SMART SATA Hard Drive One Dedicated hard drive bay
80-GB 5400 rpm SMART SATA Hard Drive One Dedicated hard drive bay
60-GB 5400 rpm SMART SATA Hard Drive One Dedicated hard drive bay
40-GB 5400 rpm SMART SATA Hard Drive One Dedicated hard drive bay

Technical Specifications

System Unit Dimensions (HxWxD) nc6320 without WWAN 1.2 in(at front) x 12.9 in x 10.5 in (30.3 (at front) x 328.6 x 266.7 mm)
  nc6320 with WWAN 1.2 in (at front) x 12.9 in x 10.8 in
30.3 mm (at front) x 328.6 mm x 274.3 mm)
Weight with 15.0-inch display 6.1 lb (2.77 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, 60-GB hard drive, 256-MB memory, and CD-ROM drive. Weight varies by configuration and components.
Stand-Alone Power Requirements Normal 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 Compliant 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

HP 65W Smart 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 current1.7 A at 90 VAC, 0.85 A at 180 VAC
OutputOutput 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
Connector3 pin/grounded, mates with interchangeable cords
Environmental DesignOperating 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 Humidity10% 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.
Option Kit Contents 65W AC Adapter, power cable, warranty booklet

Optional HP 12-Cell Ultra-Capacity Battery
Dimensions (H x W x L) 1.3 x 6.0 x 10.6 in (3.33 x 15.25 x 26.88 cm)
Weight 1.77 lb (0.803 kg)
Cells/Type 12-cell Lithium-Ion
Energy Voltage 14.8V
Watt-hour Capacity 95Wh
Amp-hour Capacity 6.45Ah
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 Smart Adapter 3 to 4 hours
System ON 4 to 5 hours (depending on system power consumption)
Fuel Gauge When pressed, LEDs light indicating level of charge remaining on battery

Optional HP 8-Cell Extended Life Battery

Dimensions (H x W x L) 1.0 x 3.9 x 8.7 in (2.5 x 10.0 x 22.0 cm)
Weight 1.00 lb (0.455 kg)
Cells/Type 8-cell Lithium-Ion
Energy Voltage 14.4V
Watt-hour Capacity 52Wh
Amp-hour Capacity 3.6Ah
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 3 hours
System ON 3 to 5 hours (depending on system power consumption)
  HP Fast Charge Technology Charges the battery up to 90% within 90 minutes when system is OFF
Fuel Gauge When pressed, LEDs light indicating level of charge remaining on battery

52Wh Primary 6-Cell 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 0.737 lb (0.335 kg)
Cells/Type 6-cell Lithium-Ion
Energy Voltage 10.8V
Watt-hour Capacity 52Wh
Amp-hour Capacity 4.8Ah
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)
  HP Fast Charge Technology Charges the battery up to 90% within 1.5 hours when system is OFF

15.0-Inch Color TFT
SXGA+ Wide Viewing Angle Display
Active Area (W x H) 12.0 x 9.0 in (30.4 x 22.8 cm)
Diagonal Size 15.0 in (38.0 cm)
Surface Treatment Anti-glare
Contrast Ratio 300:1 (typical)
Refresh Rate 60 Hz
Brightness 170 nit (typical)
Pixel Resolution Pitch 0.217 mm
Format 1400 x 1050
Configuration RGB Stripe
Backlight CCFL
PPI 117
Viewing Angle ±60° Horizontal, +40°/-45° Vertical (typical)

15.0-Inch Color TFT
XGA Display
Active Area (W x H) 12.0 x 9.0 in (30.4 x 22.8 cm)
Diagonal Size 15.0 in (38.0 cm)
Surface Treatment Anti-glare  
Contrast Ratio 300:1 (typical)  
Refresh Rate 60 Hz  
Brightness 150 nit (typical)  
Pixel Resolution Pitch 0.296 mm
Format 1024 x 768
Configuration RGB Stripe
Backlight CCFL  
PPI 86  
Viewing Angle ±45° Horizontal, ±25° Vertical (typical)

Hard Drives

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  

100-GB 5400 rpm SATA Drive Weight 0.22 lb (101 g)
Capacity 100 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 13 ms
Maximum 24 ms
Rotational Speed 5400 rpm  
Logical Blocks 195,371,568  
Operating Temperature 41° to 140° F (5° to 60° C) [case temp]
Features ATA Security  

80-GB 5400 rpm SATA Drive Weight 0.22 lb (101 g)
Capacity 80 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 13 ms
Maximum 24 ms
Rotational Speed 5400 rpm  
Logical Blocks 156,301,488  
Operating Temperature 41° to 140° F (5° to 60° C) [case temp]
Features ATA Security  

60-GB 5400 rpm SATA Drive Weight 0.22 lb (101 g)
Capacity 60 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 13 ms
Maximum 24 ms
Rotational Speed 5400 rpm  
Logical Blocks 117,231,408  
Operating Temperature 41° to 140° F (5° to 60° C) [case temp]
Features ATA Security  

40-GB 5400 rpm SATA Drive Weight 0.22 lb (101 g)
Capacity 40 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 13 ms
Maximum 24 ms
Rotational Speed 5400 rpm  
Logical Blocks 78,165,360  
Operating Temperature 41° to 140° F (5° to 60° C) [case temp]
Features ATA Security  

Storage Drives – Fixed Bay

DVD-ROM Drive Access Times Random <116 ms CD
    <125 ms DVD
Max Data Transfer Rate 24X CD-ROM 3,600 KB/s
8X-DVD 10,800 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) None
Max Media Capacity (read) 4.7 GB
Transport Tray Loading

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

LightScribe DVD+/-RW Drive with Double Layer

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
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, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, LightScribe
Max Media Capacity (read) 8.5 GB
Max Media Capacity (write) 8.5 GB
Transport Tray Loading

DVD+/-RW SuperMulti Drive with Double Layer

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
Max Media Capacity (read) 8.5 GB
Max Media Capacity (write) 8.5 GB
Transport Tray Loading

HP Biometric Fingerprint Sensor Mobile Voltage
Operation
3.0V–3.6V Single Supply
Operating Temperature 32° – 158°F (0° – 70°C)
Current Consumption @ 3.3V Less than 70 mA peak imaging and scrolling
Less than 25 mA hardware finger detection
Advanced Power Management
High-Rate Image Capture Up to 240 image frames /sec
ESD Resistance IEC 61000-4-2 Level 4 (±15KV)
Detection Matrix 192 x 16 Pixels
9.7mm x 0.81mm
500 ppi High-Resolution Images

Audio

Hardware Implementation ADI1981HD High Definition CODEC
Volume Controls Up, down, and mute buttons
Full Duplex Yes
Sound Blaster Pro compatible Yes