User Manual HP NC8000

 
1. Wireless LAN Antennas 11. Volume Down/Up/Mute
2. Num Lock, Caps Lock,Scroll Lock LEDs 12. Speaker
3. Modem 13. Display Latch
4. Bluetooth Access Door 14. Dual Pointing Devices
5. IR 15. Speaker
6. MultiBay 16. Primary Battery
7. SD Slot 17. Fixed Optical
8. PC Card Slots (2) 18. Lock Slot
9. Line In/Out 19. Power Button and 3 quick launch buttons
10. Wireless on/off, Power, Charge, HDD activity, MultiBay
Activity LEDs
   
 
 
1. USB Ports (2) 5. Parallel
2. 1394 Port (4 pin) 6. S-Video
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3. DC In 7. Serial
4. VGA 8. LAN
At A Glance At A Glance At A Glance At A Glance
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
and limited localizations of Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition preinstalled
Intel® Pentium® M Processors
512-MB 333-MHz DDR SDRAM upgradeable to 2048 MB
Up to 80-GB 5400rpm, user-removable hard drives.
Dual pointing devices
Magnesium alloy display enclosure
Protected by a three-year, Worldwide Limited Warranty – certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the HP Customer
Support Center for details.
What's New What's New What's New What's New
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
and limited localizations of Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition preinstalled
Intel Pentium M Processors
Intel 855PM chipset with 400MHz processor side bus
ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9600 Pro graphics controller with 64 or 128MB of Video RAM
Gigabit Ethernet NIC
Optional integrated 802.11b, 802.11 b/g and 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN modules
Optional integrated Bluetooth
Support for a fixed optical drive as well as a MultiBay device
Integrated Secure Digital (SD) flash media slot
USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394
What's Special What's Special What's Special What's Special
Support for a fixed optical drive as well as a MultiBay device
Support for Common Port Replicator and Advanced Port Replicator docking solutions with Gigabit NIC pass-through.
HP Mobile Printing driver makes on-the-go printing quick and easy
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Processors Processors Processors Processors Intel Pentium M processor 755 * – 2.0GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 400MHz Front Side Bus (FSB)
Intel Pentium M processor 745* – 1.8GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 400MHz Front Side Bus (FSB)
Intel Pentium M processor 735* – 1.7GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 400MHz Front Side Bus (FSB)
Intel Pentium M processor 725* – 1.6GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 400MHz Front Side Bus (FSB)
Intel Pentium M processor 715* – 1.5GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 400MHz Front Side Bus (FSB)
Intel Pentium M processor 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 or 1.7 GHz – 1 MB L2 cache, 400-MHz Front Side Bus (FSB)
Intel 855PM Chipset
* Intel's numbering is not a measurement of higher performance.
Operating System Operating System Operating System Operating System
One of the following
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Home (limited localizations)
Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Intel 855PM Chipset with 400MHz processor side bus and enhanced SpeedStep Technology
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Intel Pentium-M Processors support enhanced Intel SpeedStep™ technology. Processor speed
denotes maximum performance mode; processors will run at approximately 600 MHz in battery
optimization mode.
Display Display Display Display Internal 15-inch TFT XGA with (1024 x 768) resolution (16M colors)
15-inch TFT SXGA+ with (1400 x 1050) resolution and Wide-Viewing Angle
(16M colors)
15-inch TFT UXGA with (1600 x 1200) resolution and Wide-Viewing Angle
(16M colors)
External Up to 32-bit per pixel color depth
Supports 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 768, 1280 x 1024,
1600 x 1200, or 2048 x 1536 resolutions up to 100-Hz refresh rate,
dependent upon monitor capability, and resolution and color depth settings
Memory Memory Memory Memory Standard 512-MB 333-MHz SDRAM DDR SDRAM (512-MB SODIMM in slot 1)
Maximum 2048-MB 333-MHz SDRAM DDR SDRAM (1024-MB SODIMMs in slots
1 and 2)
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Due to the non-industry standard nature of some third-party memory modules, we recommend
HP branded memory to ensure compatibility
Communications Communications Communications Communications 10/100/1000 NIC
High speed 56K modem with digital line guard
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Designed only to allow faster downloads from compliant sources. Maximum achievable
download transmission rates currently do not reach 56 KB/s, and will vary with line conditions.
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Modem availability is subject to country regulatory approval.
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Keyboard Keyboard Keyboard Keyboard The 101/102-key compatible keyboard features an industry standard, full-width layout with desktop
keyboard features, such as the isolated inverted-T cursor control keys, 3x2 editing keys, both left and
right control and alt keys, and 11 function keys. The US layout has 84 keys and the International layout
85 keys. Other features include an integrated numeric keypad, hotkeys for instant access to power
conservation, volume, brightness, and other features, 19.05 mm x 19.05 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.
Quick Launch Buttons Quick Launch Buttons Quick Launch Buttons Quick Launch Buttons The HP Compaq Business Notebook nc8000 has three Quick Launch buttons designed to provide one-
touch access to commonly used features including QuickLock, Wireless on/off, and presentation mode.
Pointing Device Pointing Device Pointing Device Pointing Device Dual pointing devices (both Pointstick and Touchpad)
PC Card Slots PC Card Slots PC Card Slots PC Card Slots Two Type II/One Type III PC Card Slot which support both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC Cards
Flash Media Slots Flash Media Slots Flash Media Slots Flash Media Slots One integrated Secure Digital (SD) slot
Storage Storage Storage Storage Diskette Drives Diskette Drives Diskette Drives Diskette Drives Optional MultiBay Diskette Drive
Primary Hard Drives Primary Hard Drives Primary Hard Drives Primary Hard Drives 60-GB 7200 rpm SMART
80-GB 5400 rpm SMART
60-GB 5400 rpm SMART
40-GB 5400 rpm SMART
MultiBay Hard Drives MultiBay Hard Drives MultiBay Hard Drives MultiBay Hard Drives 80-GB 5400 rpm SMART
60-GB 5400 rpm SMART
40-GB 5400 rpm SMART
30-GB 4200 rpm SMART
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: The HP nc8000 hard drives are customer removable and will withstand multiple
insertion/removal cycles.
Optical Drives Optical Drives Optical Drives Optical Drives Integrated Drive Bay Integrated Drive Bay Integrated Drive Bay Integrated Drive Bay DVD+RW
24x/24x/24x/8x DVD/CD-RW
24x CD-RW
8x DVD
24x CD
DVD+/-RW
  MultiBay MultiBay MultiBay MultiBay DVD+RW
24x/10x/24x/8x DVD/CD-RW
24x CD-RW
8x DVD
24x CD
DVD+/-RW
Flash Media Storage Flash Media Storage Flash Media Storage Flash Media Storage One integrated Secure Digital (SD) slot
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Multimedia Multimedia Multimedia Multimedia Premier Sound™ audio
Integrated 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro-compatible audio
Two integrated stereo speakers and microphone
External volume and mute controls
Stereo Headphone-out
Microphone in
Software MPEG1 support
DVD-ROM Drive
DVD+RW Drive
24X DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
8X DVD-ROM Drive
24X CD-ROM Drive
DVD+/-RW Drive
Interfaces Interfaces Interfaces Interfaces PC Card Slot Two Type II or 1 Type III
External Monitor 1
Microphone in 1
DC Power 1
RJ-11 (modem) 1
RJ-45 (NIC) 1
Infrared Port 1 (4 Mb/s support)
(IrDA 4-MB compliant. IR performance will vary depending on performance
of IR peripherals and application used.)
Enhanced Parallel
EPP/ECP
1
Serial Port 1
S-video out connector 1 (Support for NTSC/PAL)
USB version 2.0 Port 2
4 Pin IEEE 1394 Port 1
Docking Connector 1
LED Status Indicators 9
Graphics Graphics Graphics Graphics ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9600 Pro graphics controller with 64 or 128-MB DDR SDRAM
4X AGP
Hardware support for DirectX 9.0
ATI Powerplay Technology
Audio Audio Audio Audio HP Premier Sound 16-bit sound
2 Stereo Speakers
Headphone out and microphone jacks
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Software Software Software Software Preloaded Software Adobe Acrobat Reader*
HP Quick Launch Button Software
HP Mobile Printing Driver
HP Help and Support (XP Only)
Synaptics Touchpad Driver
InterVideo WinDVD Player* (for optional DVD, DVD/CDRW and DVD+RW
drives)
Software on CD InterVideo WinDVD Creator DVD Authoring (for optional DVD+RW drives)
Roxio Easy CD Creator Basic (for optional DVD, DVD/CDRW and DVD+RW
drives)
Additional software
available from the Web
HP Client Manager Software
HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager
HP ProtectTools Smart Card Security Manager
*NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Software is loaded on the hard drive and must be installed by running the Software Setup utility
System Recovery System Recovery System Recovery System Recovery Each unit is shipped with a recovery CD kit containing Operating System Recovery and
Driver/Application Recovery CDs. These CDs allow users to either recover or repair the notebook
operating system and select drivers without losing personal data. The Operating System CD also
provides the option of reinstalling the operating system software provided with the notebook.
Client Management Client Management Client Management Client Management
Solutions Solutions Solutions Solutions
In December 2003, Insight Manager was replaced by HP Systems Insight Manager Software (SIM). HP
SIM will use WMI to retrieve client system information. A HP SIM connector will be available for the HP
Client Manager Software beginning in 2Q/2004. For more information and to download HP Client
Manager Software, please refer to the HP website at http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy.
Security Security Security Security The HP nc8000 supports a range of standard as well as optional security features including the optional
Embedded Security chip and optional integrated Smart Card reader.
Standard Security Standard Security Standard Security Standard Security
Features Features Features Features
Configuration Control Hardware
Memory Change Alert
Ownership Tag
Setup Password
Power-On Password
DriveLock
Enabled for PC SmartCard options
Kensington Lock Slot
Optional Security Optional Security Optional Security Optional Security
Features Features Features Features
Embedded Security Chip Embedded Security Chip Embedded Security Chip Embedded Security Chip Designed to the Trusted Computing Group
(TCG) standard
Microsoft Crypto API and PKCS#11 software
interface support
RSA Secured Partner program certification
Integrated Smart Card Integrated Smart Card Integrated Smart Card Integrated Smart Card
reader reader reader reader
Compatible with ISO 7816 compliant Smart
Cards
PC/SC interface support
For more information on HP security solutions refer to http://www.hp.com/hps/security.
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Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply 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 meters).
Battery Battery Battery Battery The HP Compaq Business Notebook nc8000 8-cell internal main Lithium-Ion battery provides up to 5h
14m of battery life.
Battery Re-Charge Time Battery Re-Charge Time Battery Re-Charge Time Battery Re-Charge Time System in OFF mode or Standby System in OFF mode or Standby System in OFF mode or Standby System in OFF mode or Standby 3 hours
System ON System ON System ON System ON (depending on system power consumption) 3-5 hours
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Actual results may vary with product model, configuration, and individual usage. Hewlett-
Packard testing of a HP Compaq nc8000 with an Intel Pentium M processor 735 1.7 GHz CPU,
Windows XP Pro, 15.0-inch SXGA+ LCD, 512-MB RAM, 40-GB HDD, Lithium-Ion battery, and
NIC/modem, achieved an overall Business Winstone 2002 BatteryMark score of 5h 14m Business
Winstone® 2002 BatteryMark™ Version 1.0 units. Winstone® is a registered trademark and
BatteryMark™ is a trademark of Ziff Davis Publishing Holdings Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
Copyright 2002 Ziff Davis Media Inc. All Rights Reserved. System parameters followed test
recommendations: panel brightness 50%, power management scheme – Laptop/Portable, hard drive,
standby and video timers set to never, all wireless turned off.
Power Conservation Power Conservation Power Conservation Power Conservation Supports enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (which allows Battery Optimized Mode, Maximum
Performance Mode, or Automatic mode)
Hibernation
ATI PowerPlay technology
Instant-on via standby
ACPI compliance
MultiBay Devices MultiBay Devices MultiBay Devices MultiBay Devices MultiBay devices may be swapped with the system powered on (hot) under Microsoft Windows XP
Professional or Windows 2000 (except MultiBay Zip drive or MultiBay secondary hard drive).
Wireless Devices Wireless Devices Wireless Devices Wireless Devices The HP nc8000 notebook supports a broad range of secure, integrated wireless LAN options featuring
support for the latest industry standards. Integrated Bluetooth is also an option and can be combined
with any one of the supported wireless LAN options.
All integrated wireless All integrated wireless All integrated wireless All integrated wireless
LAN options LAN options LAN options LAN options
Wi-Fi certified
Cisco Compatible Extensions support
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) support up to 128-bit keys
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) support
802.1x standards support including EAP-TLS, Protected
EAP (PEAP) and Cisco-EAP (LEAP)
Dual antennas integrated in the display enclosure
HP W500 802.11a/b/g HP W500 802.11a/b/g HP W500 802.11a/b/g HP W500 802.11a/b/g Integrated support for 802.11a, b and g
Up to 54mbps throughput performance
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) support
HP W400 802.11b/g HP W400 802.11b/g HP W400 802.11b/g HP W400 802.11b/g Integrated support for 802.11b and g
Up to 54mbps throughput performance
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) support
Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 Intel PRO/Wireless 2100
802.11b wireless LAN 802.11b wireless LAN 802.11b wireless LAN 802.11b wireless LAN
Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology
Integrated support for 802.11b
Up to 11mbps throughput performance
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Intel PRO/Wireless Intel PRO/Wireless Intel PRO/Wireless Intel PRO/Wireless
2200BG 802.11b/g 2200BG 802.11b/g 2200BG 802.11b/g 2200BG 802.11b/g
wireless LAN wireless LAN wireless LAN wireless LAN
Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection supports data transfer rate
of up to 54 Mbps and backward compatible with the 802.11b standard
Integrated Bluetooth Integrated Bluetooth Integrated Bluetooth Integrated Bluetooth Designed to the Bluetooth v1.1 specification
Docking Docking Docking Docking Port Replicator and Advanced Port Replicator. HP's common port replicator and advanced port replicator
provide simple and convenient port management. Features include Gigabit NIC pass through, DVI, USB,
and 1394 ports. These docking solutions are Compatible across multiple Business Notebook platforms
enabling a lower total cost of ownership.
Service and Support Service and Support Service and Support Service and Support HP Services includes a Three-year, Worldwide Limited Warranty, pick-up or carry-in and toll-free 7 x 24
hardware technical phone support. On-site service or a one-year warranty are also available.
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the HP Customer Support Center for details.
http://wwss1pro.compaq.com/support/warranty_upgrades/product_specific_warranty.asp.
  The Etymology of a Model name:
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Models Models Models Models
   
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PF196AA#XXX
Processor Processor Processor Processor Intel Pentium M processor 735 – 1.7GHz, 400MHz Front Side Bus
(FSB)
Operating System Operating System Operating System Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Cache Cache Cache Cache 2048 KB L2 cache
System Memory System Memory System Memory System Memory Standard 512-MB 333-MHz DDR SDRAM (512-MB SODIMM
in slot 1)
Maximum 2-GB 333-MHz DDR SDRAM (1-GB SODIMM in
slots 1 and 2)
Hard Drive Hard Drive Hard Drive Hard Drive 40GB 5400 RPM
Display Display Display Display 15-inch color TFT SXGA+ with 1280x1024 resolution (up to
16.7M colors internal)
Graphics Graphics Graphics Graphics ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9600 Pro graphics controller
Hardware support for DirectX 9.0
4X AGP
Video Memory Video Memory Video Memory Video Memory 64MB
Audio Audio Audio Audio HP Premier Sound 16-bit sound, Line out/headphone and
microphone jacks
Fixed Optical Drive Fixed Optical Drive Fixed Optical Drive Fixed Optical Drive DVD/CD-RW Combo
MultiBay MultiBay MultiBay MultiBay Weight Saver
Communications Communications Communications Communications High speed 56K modem, integrated 10/100/1000 NIC
Integrated Wireless Integrated Wireless Integrated Wireless Integrated Wireless Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG 802.11b/g WLAN
Bluetooth
Embedded Security Chip Embedded Security Chip Embedded Security Chip Embedded Security Chip Yes
Integrated Smart Card Integrated Smart Card Integrated Smart Card Integrated Smart Card
Reader Reader Reader Reader
No
Pointing Device Pointing Device Pointing Device Pointing Device Dual pointing devices (both Point stick and Touchpad)
Battery Battery Battery Battery 8-cell Lithium-Ion battery
Power Power Power Power External 65W adapter
Warranty Warranty Warranty Warranty 3/3/0
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Memory Memory Memory Memory 1024-MB 333-MHz DDR Memory Upgrade DC890B
512-MB 333-MHz DDR Memory Upgrade DC390B
256-MB 333-MHz DDR Memory Upgrade DC389B
MultiBay Hard Drives MultiBay Hard Drives MultiBay Hard Drives MultiBay Hard Drives 80-GB 5400 rpm SMART Hard Drive DC920A
60-GB 5400 rpm SMART Hard Drive DC894A
40-GB 5400 rpm SMART Hard Drive DC365A
40-GB USB External Hard Drive DQ549A
MultiBay Storage Devices MultiBay Storage Devices MultiBay Storage Devices MultiBay Storage Devices 24X Combo DVD/CD-RW DC364A
8X DVD Drive DC352A
DVD+RW DG189A
8X DVD±RW Drive DG189B
Diskette Drive DC362A
Other Storage Devices Other Storage Devices Other Storage Devices Other Storage Devices USB Diskette Drive DC361B
HP USB Digital Drive DL702B
HP USB Digital Drive with – 128MB SD Memory DL702A
Expansion Bases Expansion Bases Expansion Bases Expansion Bases Basic Port Replicator DC367B#XXX
Advanced Port Replicator DC366B#XXX
External MultiBay DC373A#xxx
Monitor Stand DC377A
Power Power Power Power 8 Cell Primary Battery DG105A
MultiBay Battery DC889A
Communication Communication Communication Communication W500 WLAN 802.11a/b/g kit DR469A#xxx
W500 WLAN 802.11a/b/g kit for GR/SP/BLG/SW PA426A#xxx
HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless DQ883A
Common Power Solutions Common Power Solutions Common Power Solutions Common Power Solutions External Single Battery Charger DF933A#XXX
AC Adapter 65W DC359A#XXX
90W Aircraft Power Cables DC899A
AC Line Cord (10 ft/3.1 m) DC851B#XXX
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Input Devices Input Devices Input Devices Input Devices HP 2 Button Mouse (carbon) DC369A
HP Travel Mouse F2100A
External 10-Key Numeric Keypad (carbon) DC854A
Security Security Security Security Security Cable Lock DC368A
HP Smart Card PC Card Reader DC350B
Carrying Cases Carrying Cases Carrying Cases Carrying Cases HP Entry Value Case DL617A
Top Load Leather DC917A
Nylon Value Case DE642A
Executive Nylon DC916A
HP Backpack DG102A
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Standard Memory Plus Optional Memory Standard Memory Plus Optional Memory Standard Memory Plus Optional Memory Standard Memory Plus Optional Memory
Support for up to 2048 MB of 333-MHz DDR SDRAM memory is available with the installation of optional DDR SDRAM Memory Kits
0-MB of memory on system board
2 Slots total
1-512-MB DIMM installed in Slot 1
1-Additional open Memory Slot
Memory Memory Memory Memory Slot 1 Slot 1 Slot 1 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 2 Slot 2 Slot 2
  512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB Empty Empty Empty Empty
 
Standard Memory with Optional Memory Upgrades Standard Memory with Optional Memory Upgrades Standard Memory with Optional Memory Upgrades Standard Memory with Optional Memory Upgrades
Support for up to 2048-MB of SDRAM is available with the installation of optional SDRAM Memory Upgrades.
Up to Up to Up to Up to Slot 1 Slot 1 Slot 1 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 2 Slot 2 Slot 2
512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB Empty Empty Empty Empty
1024 MB 1024 MB 1024 MB 1024 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB
1536 MB 1536 MB 1536 MB 1536 MB 1024 MB 1024 MB 1024 MB 1024 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB
2048 MB 2048 MB 2048 MB 2048 MB 1024 MB 1024 MB 1024 MB 1024 MB 1024 MB 1024 MB 1024 MB 1024 MB
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: 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.
 
Following are memory options available from HP:
Memory Upgrades Memory Upgrades Memory Upgrades Memory Upgrades HP PN HP PN HP PN HP PN
1024-MB 333-MHz DDR Memory Upgrade DC890B
512-MB 333-MHz DDR Memory Upgrade DC390B
256-MB 333-MHz DDR Memory Upgrade DC389B
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: 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.
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1. Fixed Drive Bay
2. MultiBay
3. Hard Drive
 
Removable Media Removable Media Removable Media Removable Media
System Drive Support System Drive Support System Drive Support System Drive Support Quantity Supported Quantity Supported Quantity Supported Quantity Supported Drive Bay Supported Drive Bay Supported Drive Bay Supported Drive Bay Supported
1.44-MB Diskette Drive Up to 1 MultiBay
DVD+RW Drive Up to 1 MultiBay
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive Up to 1 MultiBay
DVD-ROM Drive Up to 1 MultiBay
CD-RW Drive Up to 1 MultiBay
CD-ROM Drive Up to 1 MultiBay
DVD+/-RW Drive Up to 1 MultiBay
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: MultiBay support includes the integrated MultiBay, the External MultiBay, and the Advanced Port Replicator MultiBay unless
otherwise noted.
 
Removable Media Removable Media Removable Media Removable Media
System Drive Support System Drive Support System Drive Support System Drive Support Quantity Supported Quantity Supported Quantity Supported Quantity Supported Drive Bay Supported Drive Bay Supported Drive Bay Supported Drive Bay Supported
DVD+RW Drive Up to 1 Fixed Drive Bay
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive Up to 1 Fixed Drive Bay
DVD-ROM Drive Up to 1 Fixed Drive Bay
CD-RW Drive Up to 1 Fixed Drive Bay
CD-ROM Drive Up to 1 Fixed Drive Bay
DVD+/-RW Drive Up to 1 Fixed Drive Bay
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Drive Support Drive Support Drive Support Drive Support
System Drive Support System Drive Support System Drive Support System Drive Support    
     
Primary Hard Drives Primary Hard Drives Primary Hard Drives Primary Hard Drives    
30-GB 4200 rpm SMART Hard
Drive
Up to 2 Dedicated hard drive bay and/or MultiBay
40-GB 5400 rpm SMART Hard
Drive
Up to 2 Dedicated hard drive bay and/or MultiBay
60-GB 5400 rpm SMART Hard
Drive
Up to 2 Dedicated hard drive bay and/or MultiBay
80-GB 5400 rpm SMART Hard
Drive
Up to 2 Dedicated hard drive bay and/or MultiBay
60-GB 7200 rpm SMART Hard
Drive
Up to 2 Dedicated hard drive bay and/or MultiBay
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System Unit System Unit System Unit System Unit Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions (HxWxD 15-inch TFT panel display 1.6 x 12.8 x 10.8 in (4.1 x 32.6 x 27.5 cm)
Weight Weight Weight Weight System with main battery
and MultiBay weight saver
6.5 lb (2.96 kg)
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: * Height varies depending upon where on the notebook the measurement is made. Weight
varies by configuration and components.
Stand-Alone Power Stand-Alone Power Stand-Alone Power Stand-Alone Power
Requirements Requirements Requirements Requirements
Nominal Operating
Voltage (Li-Ion)
14.4 VDC
Max Operating Power 60W
Peak Operating Power 65W
Temperature Temperature Temperature Temperature Operating 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Non-operating -4° to 140° F (-20° to 60° C)
Relative Humidity Relative Humidity Relative Humidity Relative Humidity Operating 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Non-operating 5% to 90% relative humidity, 101.6° F (38.7° C)
Maximum wetbulb temperature
Shock Shock Shock Shock Operating 40 G, 2 ms, half-sine
Non-operating 240 G, 2 ms, half-sine
Vibration Vibration Vibration Vibration Operating 0.5 G, 10 to 500 Hz, 0.5 Oct/Min sweep rate
Non-operating 1.0 G, 10 to 500 Hz, 0.5 Oct/Min sweep rate
Maximum Altitude Maximum Altitude Maximum Altitude Maximum Altitude
(unpressurized)
Operating 0 to 10,000 ft (3,048 m) (14.7 to 10.1 psia)
Non-operating 0 to 30,000 ft (9,144 m) (14.7 to 4.4 psia)
Industry Standard Industry Standard Industry Standard Industry Standard
Certifications Certifications Certifications Certifications
Blue Angel No
UL Yes
Canadian Safety Yes
TUV GS Yes
Nordic Safety Yes
Mexican Safety Yes
Poland Compliance Yes
Australia/NZ Compliance Yes
CCC Yes
Japan Compliance Yes
MIC Yes
BSMI Yes
CE Marking Compliance Yes
KONCAR Yes
GOST Yes
SASO Yes
SABS Yes
UKRSERTCOMPUTER Yes
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External AC Adapter External AC Adapter External AC Adapter External AC Adapter Weight Weight Weight Weight 0.65 lb (0.29 kg) (adapter)
0.29 lb (0.13 kg) (power cord)
Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply (Input) Operating Voltage 90 to 264 VAC RMS
Operating Current 1.6 A RMS
Operating Frequency
Range
47 to 63 Hz AC
Maximum Transient 4/50 kV
    Maximum Operating
Power
65 Watts
Primary Lithium-Ion Primary Lithium-Ion Primary Lithium-Ion Primary Lithium-Ion
Battery Pack Battery Pack Battery Pack Battery Pack
Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions (H x W x L) 0.75 x 3.0 x 5.8 in (1.9 x 7.6 x 14.7 cm)
Weight Weight Weight Weight 0.92 lb (0.42 kg)
Cells/Type Cells/Type Cells/Type Cells/Type 8-cell Lithium-Ion  
Energy Energy Energy Energy Voltage 14.4 V
Amp-hour capacity 4.4 Ah
Watt-hour capacity 63Wh
Temperature Temperature Temperature Temperature Operating 41° to 113° F (5° to 45° C)
Non-operating 32° to 140° F (0° to 60° C)
Battery Re-Charge Time Battery Re-Charge Time Battery Re-Charge Time Battery Re-Charge Time System in OFF mode or
Standby
3 hours
System ON (depending on
system power
consumption)
3-5 hours
Optional MultiBay Battery Optional MultiBay Battery Optional MultiBay Battery Optional MultiBay Battery
Pack Pack Pack Pack
Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions (H x W x L) 0.5 x 5.2 x 5.45 in (1.3 x 13.2 x 13.9 cm)
Weight Weight Weight Weight 0.86 lb (0.39 kg)
Cells/Type Cells/Type Cells/Type Cells/Type 8-cell Lithium-Ion  
Energy Energy Energy Energy Voltage 14.8 V
Amp-hour capacity 3.6 Ah
Watt-hour capacity 53Wh
Temperature Temperature Temperature Temperature Operating 41° to 113° F (5° to 45° C)
Non-operating 32° to 140° F (0° to 60° C)
Battery Re-Charge Time Battery Re-Charge Time Battery Re-Charge Time Battery Re-Charge Time System in OFF mode or
Standby
2-3 hours
System ON (depending on
system power
consumption)
3-5 hours
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15.0-Inch Color TFT 15.0-Inch Color TFT 15.0-Inch Color TFT 15.0-Inch Color TFT
XGA Display XGA Display XGA Display XGA Display
Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions (H x W) 12.0 x 9.0 in (30.4 x 22.8 cm)
Diagonal Size Diagonal Size Diagonal Size Diagonal Size 15.0 in (38.0 cm)
Mounting Mounting Mounting Mounting Internal
Number of Colors Number of Colors Number of Colors Number of Colors 16 M
Contrast Ratio Contrast Ratio Contrast Ratio Contrast Ratio 250:1 typical
Refresh Rate Refresh Rate Refresh Rate Refresh Rate 60 Hz
Brightness Brightness Brightness Brightness 180 nit typical
Pixel Resolution Pixel Resolution Pixel Resolution Pixel Resolution Pitch 0.297 x 0.297 mm
Format 1024 x 768
Configuration RGB Stripe
Backlight Backlight Backlight Backlight CCFT
Character Display Character Display Character Display Character Display 80 x 25
Total Power Consumption Total Power Consumption Total Power Consumption Total Power Consumption 4 W
Viewing Angle Viewing Angle Viewing Angle Viewing Angle ±45° degrees Horizontal, +15°/-35° Vertical (typical)
15.0-Inch Color TFT 15.0-Inch Color TFT 15.0-Inch Color TFT 15.0-Inch Color TFT
SXGA+ Display SXGA+ Display SXGA+ Display SXGA+ Display
Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions (H x W) 12.0 x 9.0 in (30.4 x 22.8 cm)
Diagonal Size Diagonal Size Diagonal Size Diagonal Size 15.0 in (38.0 cm)
Mounting Mounting Mounting Mounting Internal
Number of Colors Number of Colors Number of Colors Number of Colors 16 M
Contrast Ratio Contrast Ratio Contrast Ratio Contrast Ratio 300:1 typical
Refresh Rate Refresh Rate Refresh Rate Refresh Rate 60 Hz
Brightness Brightness Brightness Brightness 180 nit typical
Pixel Resolution Pixel Resolution Pixel Resolution Pixel Resolution Pitch 0.217 x 0.217 mm
Format 1400 x 1050
Configuration RGB Stripe
Backlight Backlight Backlight Backlight CCFT
Character Display Character Display Character Display Character Display 80 x 25
Total Power Consumption Total Power Consumption Total Power Consumption Total Power Consumption 4 W
Viewing Angle Viewing Angle Viewing Angle Viewing Angle ±60° degrees Horizontal, +40°/-45° Vertical (typical)
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15.0-Inch Color TFT 15.0-Inch Color TFT 15.0-Inch Color TFT 15.0-Inch Color TFT
UXGA Display UXGA Display UXGA Display UXGA Display
Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions (H x W) 12.0 x 9.0 in (30.4 x 22.8 cm)
Diagonal Size Diagonal Size Diagonal Size Diagonal Size 15.0 in (38.0 cm)
Mounting Mounting Mounting Mounting Internal
Number of Colors Number of Colors Number of Colors Number of Colors 16 M
Contrast Ratio Contrast Ratio Contrast Ratio Contrast Ratio 300:1 typical
Refresh Rate Refresh Rate Refresh Rate Refresh Rate 60 Hz
Brightness Brightness Brightness Brightness 180 nit typical
Pixel Resolution Pixel Resolution Pixel Resolution Pixel Resolution Pitch 0.190 x 0.190 mm
Format 1600 x 1200
Configuration RGB Stripe
Backlight Backlight Backlight Backlight CCFT
Character Display Character Display Character Display Character Display 80 x 25
Total Power Consumption Total Power Consumption Total Power Consumption Total Power Consumption 4 W
Viewing Angle Viewing Angle Viewing Angle Viewing Angle ±60° Horizontal, +40°/-45° Vertical (typical)
Hard Drives Hard Drives Hard Drives Hard Drives
60-GB 7200 rpm 60-GB 7200 rpm 60-GB 7200 rpm 60-GB 7200 rpm MultiBay Drive Adapter MultiBay Drive Adapter MultiBay Drive Adapter MultiBay Drive Adapter Dimensions (H x W x D) 0.5 x 5.21 x 4.97 in (1.27 x 13.25 x 12.61 cm)
Weight 0.15 lb (70 g)
Drive Weight Drive Weight Drive Weight Drive Weight 0.22 lb (102 g)
Capacity Capacity Capacity Capacity 60 GB
Height Height Height Height 0.74 in (9.5 mm)
Width Width Width Width 2.75 in (70 mm)
Interface Interface Interface Interface ATA-5, ATA security
Transfer Rate Transfer Rate Transfer Rate Transfer Rate Synchronous (maximum) 100 MB/s
Seek Time Seek Time Seek Time Seek Time
(typical reads, including
settling)
Single Track 1 ms
Average 10 ms
Maximum 18 ms
Rotational Speed Rotational Speed Rotational Speed Rotational Speed 7200 rpm
Logical Blocks Logical Blocks Logical Blocks Logical Blocks 117,210,240
Operating Temperature Operating Temperature Operating Temperature Operating Temperature 41° to 131° F (5° to 55° C)
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80-GB 5400 rpm 80-GB 5400 rpm 80-GB 5400 rpm 80-GB 5400 rpm MultiBay Drive Adapter MultiBay Drive Adapter MultiBay Drive Adapter MultiBay Drive Adapter Dimensions (H x W x D) 0.5 x 5.21 x 4.97 in (1.27 x 13.25 x 12.61 cm)
Weight 0.15 lb (70 g)
Drive Weight Drive Weight Drive Weight Drive Weight 0.22 lb (102 g)
Capacity Capacity Capacity Capacity 80 GB
Height Height Height Height 0.74 in (9.5 mm)
Width Width Width Width 2.75 in (70 mm)
Interface Interface Interface Interface ATA-5, ATA security
Transfer Rate Transfer Rate Transfer Rate Transfer Rate Synchronous (maximum) 100 MB/s (Drive Capability)
Seek Time Seek Time Seek Time Seek Time
(typical reads, including
settling)
Single Track 2.5 ms
Average 12 ms
Maximum 23 ms
Rotational Speed Rotational Speed Rotational Speed Rotational Speed 5400 rpm
Logical Blocks Logical Blocks Logical Blocks Logical Blocks 156,301,488
Operating Temperature Operating Temperature Operating Temperature Operating Temperature 41° to 131° F (5° to 55° C)
60-GB 5400 rpm 60-GB 5400 rpm 60-GB 5400 rpm 60-GB 5400 rpm MultiBay Drive Adapter MultiBay Drive Adapter MultiBay Drive Adapter MultiBay Drive Adapter Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.27 x 13.25 x 12.61 cm (0.5 x 5.21 x 4.97 in)
Weight 0.15 lb (70 g)
Drive Weight Drive Weight Drive Weight Drive Weight 0.22 lb (102 g)
Capacity Capacity Capacity Capacity 60 GB
Height Height Height Height 0.74 in (9.5 mm)
Width Width Width Width 2.75 in (70 mm)
Interface Interface Interface Interface ATA-5
Transfer Rate Transfer Rate Transfer Rate Transfer Rate Synchronous (maximum) 100 MB/s (Drive Capability)
Security ATA Security
Seek Time Seek Time Seek Time Seek Time
(typical reads, including
settling)
Single Track 3 ms
Average 13 ms
Maximum 24 ms
Rotational Speed Rotational Speed Rotational Speed Rotational Speed 5400 rpm  
Logical Blocks Logical Blocks Logical Blocks Logical Blocks 117,210,240  
Operating Temperature Operating Temperature Operating Temperature Operating Temperature 41° to 131° F (5° to 55° C)
Features Features Features Features Security ATA Security
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40-GB 5400 rpm 40-GB 5400 rpm 40-GB 5400 rpm 40-GB 5400 rpm MultiBay Drive Adapter MultiBay Drive Adapter MultiBay Drive Adapter MultiBay Drive Adapter Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.27 x 13.25 x 12.61 cm (0.5 x 5.21 x 4.97 in)
Weight 0.15 lb (70 g)
Drive Weight Drive Weight Drive Weight Drive Weight 0.22 lb (102 g)
Capacity Capacity Capacity Capacity 40 GB
Height Height Height Height 0.74 in (9.5 mm)
Width Width Width Width 2.75 in (70 mm)
Interface Interface Interface Interface ATA-5
Transfer Rate Transfer Rate Transfer Rate Transfer Rate Synchronous (maximum) 100 MB/s (Drive Capability)
Security ATA Security
Seek Time Seek Time Seek Time Seek Time
(typical reads, including
settling)
Single Track 3 ms
Average 13 ms
Maximum 24 ms
Rotational Speed Rotational Speed Rotational Speed Rotational Speed 5400 rpm  
Logical Blocks Logical Blocks Logical Blocks Logical Blocks 78,140,160  
Operating Temperature Operating Temperature Operating Temperature Operating Temperature 41° to 131° F (5° to 55° C)
Features Features Features Features Security ATA Security
CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM Drive Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions 0.5 x 5.22 x 5.46 in (1.35 x 13.28 x 13.88 cm)
Weight Weight Weight Weight 0.496 lb (225 g)
Access Times Access Times Access Times Access Times Random <110 ms CD
Full Stroke <220 ms CD
Max data transfer rate Max data transfer rate Max data transfer rate Max data transfer rate 24X CD-ROM 3,600 KB/s
Transfer Mode Transfer Mode Transfer Mode Transfer Mode Multiword DMA Mode 2  
Interface Interface Interface Interface EIDE  
Supported Media Supported Media Supported Media 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
Supported Media Supported Media Supported Media Supported Media (write) None
Media Capacity Media Capacity Media Capacity Media Capacity 650MB  
Transport Transport Transport Transport Tray Loading  
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DVD-ROM Drive DVD-ROM Drive DVD-ROM Drive DVD-ROM Drive Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions 0.5 x 5.22 x 5.46 in (1.35 x 13.28 x 13.88 cm)
Weight Weight Weight Weight 0.518 lb (235 g)
Access Times Access Times Access Times Access Times Random <110 ms CD
<125 ms DVD
Full Stroke <175 ms CD
<225 ms DVD
Max data transfer rate Max data transfer rate Max data transfer rate Max data transfer rate 24X CD-ROM 3,600 KB/s
8X DVD 10,800 KB/s
Transfer Mode Transfer Mode Transfer Mode Transfer Mode Multiword DMA Mode 2  
Interface Interface Interface Interface EIDE  
Supported Media Supported Media Supported Media 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 Supported Media Supported Media Supported Media (write) None
Media Capacity Media Capacity Media Capacity Media Capacity 4.7 GB  
Transport Transport Transport Transport Tray Loading  
DVD/CD-RW Drive DVD/CD-RW Drive DVD/CD-RW Drive DVD/CD-RW Drive Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions 0.5 x 5.22 x 5.46 in (1.35 x 13.28 x 13.88 cm)
Weight Weight Weight Weight 0.551 lb (250 g)
Access Times Access Times Access Times Access Times Random <110 ms CD
<130 ms DVD
Full Stroke <210 ms CD
<225 ms DVD
Max data transfer rate Max data transfer rate Max data transfer rate 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 Transfer Mode Transfer Mode Transfer Mode Multiword DMA Mode 2  
Interface Interface Interface Interface EIDE  
Supported Media Supported Media Supported Media 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 Supported Media Supported Media Supported Media (write) CD-R, CD-RW
Media Capacity Media Capacity Media Capacity Media Capacity 4.7 GB  
Transport Transport Transport Transport Tray Loading  
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DVD+RW Drive DVD+RW Drive DVD+RW Drive DVD+RW Drive Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions 0.5 x 5.22 x 5.46 in (1.35 x 13.28 x 13.88 cm)
Weight Weight Weight Weight 0.551 lb (250 g)
Access Times Access Times Access Times Access Times Random <175 ms CD
<230 ms DVD
Full Stroke <285 ms CD
<335 ms DVD
Max data transfer rate Max data transfer rate Max data transfer rate Max data transfer rate 24X CD-ROM 3,600 KB/s
8X DVD 10,800 KB/s
16X CD-R 2,400 KB/s
8X CD-RW 1,200 KB/s
2X DVD+R 2,700 KB/s
2X DVD+RW 2,700 KB/s
Transfer Mode Transfer Mode Transfer Mode Transfer Mode Multiword DMA Mode 2  
Interface Interface Interface Interface EIDE  
Supported Media Supported Media Supported Media 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 Supported Media Supported Media Supported Media (write) CD-R, CD-RW,DVD+R,DVD+RW
Media Capacity Media Capacity Media Capacity Media Capacity 4.7 GB  
Transport Transport Transport Transport Tray Loading  
DVD+/-RW Drive DVD+/-RW Drive DVD+/-RW Drive DVD+/-RW Drive Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions 0.5 x 5.46 x 5.23 in (1.35 x 13.88 x 13.28 cm)
Weight Weight Weight Weight 0.551 lb (250 g)
Access Times Access Times Access Times Access Times Random Random Random Random <175 ms CD
<230 ms DVD
Full Stroke Full Stroke Full Stroke Full Stroke <285 ms CD
<335 ms DVD
Max data transfer rate Max data transfer rate Max data transfer rate Max data transfer rate 24x CD-ROM 24x CD-ROM 24x CD-ROM 24x CD-ROM 3,600 KB/s
8x DVD 8x DVD 8x DVD 8x DVD 10,800 KB/s
16x CD-R 16x CD-R 16x CD-R 16x CD-R 2,400 KB/s
10x CD-RW 10x CD-RW 10x CD-RW 10x CD-RW 1,500 KB/s
4x DVD+R 4x DVD+R 4x DVD+R 4x DVD+R 5,400 KB/s
4x DVD+RW 4x DVD+RW 4x DVD+RW 4x DVD+RW 5,400 KB/s
4x DVD-R 4x DVD-R 4x DVD-R 4x DVD-R 5,400 KB/s
2x DVD+RW 2x DVD+RW 2x DVD+RW 2x DVD+RW 2,700 KB/s
Transfer Mode Transfer Mode Transfer Mode Transfer Mode Multiword DMA Mode 2
Interface Interface Interface Interface EIDE
Supported Media Supported Media Supported Media 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
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Supported Media Supported Media Supported Media Supported Media (write) CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Max Media Capacity Max Media Capacity Max Media Capacity Max Media Capacity
(read)
4.7GB
Max Media Capacity Max Media Capacity Max Media Capacity Max Media Capacity
(write)
4.7GB
Transport Transport Transport Transport Tray Loading
MultiBay Diskette Drive MultiBay Diskette Drive MultiBay Diskette Drive MultiBay Diskette Drive Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions (H x W x D) 0.5 x 5.22 x 5.46 in (1.35 x 13.28 x 13.88 cm)
Weight Weight Weight Weight 0.51 lb (230 g)
Diskette Size Diskette Size Diskette Size Diskette Size 3.5 in  
Height Height Height Height 12.7 mm  
Bytes per Sector Bytes per Sector Bytes per Sector Bytes per Sector 512  
Sectors per track Sectors per track Sectors per track Sectors per track High density 18 (1.44 MB)/15 (1.2 MB)
Low density 9
Tracks per side Tracks per side Tracks per side Tracks per side High density 80 (1.44 MB)/80 (1.2 MB)
Low density 80
Read/Write heads Read/Write heads Read/Write heads Read/Write heads 2  
Access Times Access Times Access Times 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
Audio Audio Audio Audio
Hardware Hardware Hardware Hardware Implementation Implementation Implementation Implementation AC97 CODEC
Audio Signal Link to CPU Audio Signal Link to CPU Audio Signal Link to CPU Audio Signal Link to CPU Audio CODEC (AC) link
Full Duplex Full Duplex Full Duplex Full Duplex Yes
Stereo Inputs Stereo Inputs Stereo Inputs Stereo Inputs Line In - 20K Impedance (with Port Replicator only)
Mono Inputs Mono Inputs Mono Inputs Mono Inputs Microphone - 20K Impedance
Stereo Outputs Stereo Outputs Stereo Outputs Stereo Outputs Headphone jack, S/PDIF from Port Replicator only
Audio Output Quality Audio Output Quality Audio Output Quality Audio Output Quality Frequency Response Frequency Response Frequency Response Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio Signal to Noise Ratio Signal to Noise Ratio Signal to Noise Ratio >94dB
Total Harmonic Distortion Total Harmonic Distortion Total Harmonic Distortion Total Harmonic Distortion 0.01%
Noise Floor Noise Floor Noise Floor Noise Floor -120dB
Play/Record Sampling Play/Record Sampling Play/Record Sampling Play/Record Sampling
Rate(s) Rate(s) Rate(s) Rate(s)
7 kHz - 48 kHz
AD/DA Resolution AD/DA Resolution AD/DA Resolution AD/DA Resolution 16 bit
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Mono Speaker Mono Speaker Mono Speaker Mono Speaker Amplifier Power Amplifier Power Amplifier Power Amplifier Power 2-Watts RMS
Speaker Impedance Speaker Impedance Speaker Impedance Speaker Impedance 4-Ohms
Integrated 10/100/1000 Integrated 10/100/1000 Integrated 10/100/1000 Integrated 10/100/1000
NIC NIC NIC NIC
Ethernet Features Ethernet Features Ethernet Features Ethernet Features 10 Mbit/s operation (10BASE-T; IEEE 802.3i; IEEE 802.3 clauses 13-14)
100 Mbit/s operation (100BASE-TX; IEEE 802.3u; IEEE 802.3 clauses 21-
30)
1000 Mbit/s operation (1000BASE-T; IEEE 802.3z and 802.3ab; IEEE
802.3 clauses 34-42)
Auto-Negotiation (Automatic Speed Selection)
Full Duplex Operation at all Speeds, Half Duplex operation at 10 and 100
Mbit/s
IEEE 802.1p QoS (Quality of Service) Support
IEEE 802.3x Flow Control (IEEE 802.3 clauses 31-32; configurable)
Power Management Power Management Power Management Power Management ACPI 1.1a compliant -- multiple power modes
Situation-sensitive features reduce power consumption
NIC Battery Saving Mode (enabled by default)
Performance Features Performance Features Performance Features Performance Features TCP/IP/UDP Checksum Offload (configurable)
Microsoft Large Send Offload (configurable)
TCP Segmentation Offload
CPU Task Offload
Adaptive Interrupts
Manageability Manageability Manageability Manageability Wake-on-LAN from all Power-Managed States (configurable; Magic Packet
and Microsoft Wake-Up Frame)
PXE 2.0 Remote Boot
Statistics Gathering (SNMP MIB II, Ethernet-like MIB, Ethernet MIB (802.3x,
clause 30))
Comprehensive diagnostic and configuration software suite
Cable Analyzer
NIC Device Driver Name NIC Device Driver Name NIC Device Driver Name NIC Device Driver Name Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet
Drivers Available Drivers Available Drivers Available Drivers Available Windows XP
Windows 2000
Linux kernel versions 2.2 and 2.4
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Agere Systems AC'97 Agere Systems AC'97 Agere Systems AC'97 Agere Systems AC'97
Modem Modem Modem Modem
Form Factor Form Factor Form Factor Form Factor MDC Daughtercard
Power Management Power Management Power Management Power Management
Support Support Support Support
APM Revision 1.2, ACPI
Approvals/ Approvals/ Approvals/ Approvals/
Certifications Certifications Certifications Certifications
UL, CSA, NEMKO, CCIB, Industry Canada, FCC Part 68, CTR21, FCC Part
15 Class B, Canadian ICES-003 Class B, C.I.S.P.R.22, Australian ACA, CE
Mark, Other Countries
Modem Device Driver Modem Device Driver Modem Device Driver Modem Device Driver
Name Name Name Name
Agere Systems AC'97 Modem
Data Mode Capabilities Data Mode Capabilities Data Mode Capabilities Data Mode Capabilities High speed 56K Modem (a-law, mu-law)
V.8bis
V.80
V44, V.42bis, MNP5 (Compression)
V.42 (LAPM, MNP2-4) (Error Correction)
V.34 (file date: 10/96)
Optional symbol rates: Optional symbol rates: Optional symbol rates: Optional symbol rates:
2800, 3429
Asymmetric Symbol rates
Synchronous primary channel data signaling rates: Synchronous primary channel data signaling rates: Synchronous primary channel data signaling rates: Synchronous primary channel data signaling rates:
3600, 31200
Automatic rate re-negotiation
V.32bis
V.32
V.23
V.22bis
V.22
V.21
Bell 212A
Bell 103J
Fax Mode Capabilities Fax Mode Capabilities Fax Mode Capabilities Fax Mode Capabilities TIA/EIA-578-B (Class 1)
T.30, T.4 (Group 3)
V.17
V.29
V.27ter
V.21 Channel 2
Command Set Command Set Command Set Command Set V.250 (Partial)
TIA-602
Identification: +GMI, +GMM, +GMR
Port control: +IPR, +ICF, +IFC, +ILRR
Modulation: +MS, +MR, +MA
Error control: +ES, +ER, +EB, +ESR, +ETBM
Data compression: +DS, +DR
V.251
HP W400 802.11b/g HP W400 802.11b/g HP W400 802.11b/g HP W400 802.11b/g
WLAN WLAN WLAN WLAN
Wireless LAN Standards Wireless LAN Standards Wireless LAN Standards Wireless LAN Standards IEEE 802. Part 11b (802.11b)
IEEE 802. Part 11g (802.11g)
Interoperability Interoperability Interoperability Interoperability Wi-Fi certified (details available at
http://www.hp.com/go/notebooks/WLAN)
Frequency Band Frequency Band Frequency Band Frequency Band 2.4 GHz
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Data Rates Data Rates Data Rates Data Rates 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
Modulation Modulation Modulation Modulation Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, OFDM
Security Security Security Security 64- and 128-bit WEP encryption
Support for WiFi Protected Access (WPA) including TKIP, MIC
Hardware-accelerated support for the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES;
256-bit encryption)
Support for 802.1x authentication types: EAP-TLS, LEAP (Cisco), PEAP
(Microsoft implementation); more details available at
http://www.hp.com/go/notebooks/WLAN
Support for Cisco Security Features (proven compatibility with Cisco Aironet
infrastructure products through the Cisco Compatible Extensions Program).
Sub-channels Sub-channels Sub-channels Sub-channels Multinational support with frequency bands and channels compliant to local
regulations.
Media Access Protocol Media Access Protocol Media Access Protocol Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with ACK
Network Architecture Network Architecture Network Architecture Network Architecture
Models Models Models Models
Ad-hoc (Peer to Peer)
Infrastructure (Access Point Required)
Roaming Roaming Roaming Roaming IEEE 802.11 compliant roaming between 802.11b/g access points.
Output Power Output Power Output Power Output Power 802.11b: 17 dBM (typical)
802.11g: 15 dBM (typical)
Power Consumption Power Consumption Power Consumption Power Consumption Transmit: 2.0 W (max)
Receive: 1.5 W (max)
Sleep mode: 20 mW (max)
Power Management Power Management Power Management Power Management ACPI compliant power management
802.11 Compliant Power Saving Mode
Power Saving Mode selectable through the configuration utility
Receiver Sensitivity Receiver Sensitivity Receiver Sensitivity Receiver Sensitivity* 54 Mbps: -70 dBm to 1 Mbps: -90 dbm
Antenna type Antenna type Antenna type Antenna type High efficiency dual band antenna with polarization diversity, mounted in the
display enclosure
Range Range Range Range 802.11 b – Typical 1200 feet – Outdoor Open Area
300 feet – Indoor, Office environment
802.11 g – Typical 1000 feet – Outdoor Open Area
200 feet – Indoor, Office environment
Form Factor Form Factor Form Factor Form Factor MiniPCI Type IIIA
Weight Weight Weight Weight 0.035 lb (16 g)
Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions 0.19 x 2.00 x 2.35 in (4.8 x 50.95 x 59.75 mm)
Operating Voltage Operating Voltage Operating Voltage Operating Voltage 3.3v
Temperature Temperature Temperature Temperature Operating
Non-operating
32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C)
-14° to 158° F (-10° to 70° C)
Humidity Humidity Humidity Humidity Operating
Non-operating
10% to 90%
5% to 95%
Altitude Altitude Altitude Altitude Operating
Non-operating
0 to 15,000 ft (4,572 m)
0 to 40,000 ft (12,192 m)
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Configuration Utility Configuration Utility Configuration Utility Configuration Utility Choice of Configuration Utility:
Atheros Client Utility for Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP (required for
Cisco Compatible Extensions support)
Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: May also be compatible with certain third party software supplicants.
LED Activity LED Activity LED Activity LED Activity LED Off – Radio OFF; Solid LED – Radio ON
Agency Approvals Agency Approvals Agency Approvals Agency Approvals Details at: http://www.hp.com/go/notebooks/WLAN
*Receiver sensitivity is measured at a packet error rate of 8% for 802.11b (CKK modulation) and a
packet error rate of 10% for 802.11a/g (OFDM modulation).
HP W500 802.11a/b/g HP W500 802.11a/b/g HP W500 802.11a/b/g HP W500 802.11a/b/g
WLAN WLAN WLAN WLAN
Wireless LAN Standards Wireless LAN Standards Wireless LAN Standards Wireless LAN Standards IEEE 802 Part 11a (802.11a)
IEEE 802. Part 11b (802.11b)
IEEE 802. Part 11g (802.11g)
Interoperability Interoperability Interoperability Interoperability Wi-Fi certified (details available at
http://www.hp.com/go/notebooks/WLAN)
Frequency Band Frequency Band Frequency Band Frequency Band 2.4 and 5 GHz
Data Rates Data Rates Data Rates Data Rates 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
Modulation Modulation Modulation Modulation Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, OFDM
Security Security Security Security 64- and 128-bit WEP encryption
Support for WiFi Protected Access (WPA) including TKIP, MIC
Hardware-accelerated support for the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES;
256-bit encryption)
Support for 802.1x authentication types: EAP-TLS, LEAP (Cisco), PEAP
(Microsoft implementation); more details available at
http://www.hp.com/go/notebooks/WLAN.
Support for Cisco Security Features (proven compatibility with Cisco Aironet
infrastructure products through the Cisco Compatible Extensions Program).
Sub-channels Sub-channels Sub-channels Sub-channels Multinational support with frequency bands and channels compliant to local
regulations.
Media Access Protocol Media Access Protocol Media Access Protocol Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with ACK
Network Architecture Network Architecture Network Architecture Network Architecture
Models Models Models Models
Ad-hoc (Peer to Peer)
Infrastructure (Access Point Required)
Roaming Roaming Roaming Roaming IEEE 802.11 compliant roaming between 802.11a and 802.11b/g access
points
Output Power Output Power Output Power Output Power 802.11b: 17 dBM (typical)
802.11g: 15 dBM (typical)
Power Consumption Power Consumption Power Consumption Power Consumption Transmit: 2.0 W (max)
Receive: 1.5 W (max)
Sleep mode: 20 mW (max)
Power Management Power Management Power Management Power Management ACPI compliant power management
802.11 Compliant Power Saving Mode
Power Saving Mode selectable through the configuration utility
Receiver Sensitivity* Receiver Sensitivity* Receiver Sensitivity* Receiver Sensitivity* 54 Mbps: -70 dBm to 1 Mbps: -90 dbm
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Antenna type Antenna type Antenna type Antenna type High efficiency dual band antenna with polarization diversity, mounted in the
display enclosure
Range Range Range Range 802.11a – Typical 500 feet – Outdoors Open Area
150 feet – Indoor, Office-environment
  802.11 b – Typical 1200 feet – Outdoor Open Area
300 feet – Indoor, Office environment
802.11 g – Typical 1000 feet – Outdoor Open Area
200 feet – Indoor, Office environment
Form Factor Form Factor Form Factor Form Factor MiniPCI Type IIIA
Weight Weight Weight Weight 0.036 lb (16.5 g)
Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions 0.19 x 2.00 x 2.35 in (4.8 x 50.95 x 59.75 mm)
Operating Voltage Operating Voltage Operating Voltage Operating Voltage 3.3v
Temperature Temperature Temperature Temperature Operating
Non-operating
32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C)
-14° to 158° F (-10° to 70° C)
Humidity Humidity Humidity Humidity Operating
Non-operating
10% to 90%
5% to 95%
Altitude Altitude Altitude Altitude Operating
Non-operating
0 to 15,000 ft (4,572 m)
0 to 40,000 ft (12,192 m)
Configuration Utility Configuration Utility Configuration Utility Configuration Utility Choice of Configuration Utility:
Atheros Client Utility for Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP (required for
Cisco Compatible Extensions support)
Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: May also be compatible with certain third party software supplicants.
LED Activity LED Activity LED Activity LED Activity LED Off – Radio OFF; Solid LED – Radio ON
Agency Approvals Agency Approvals Agency Approvals Agency Approvals Details at: http://www.hp.com/go/notebooks/WLAN
*Receiver sensitivity is measured at a packet error rate of 8% for 802.11b (CKK modulation) and a
packet error rate of 10% for 802.11a/g (OFDM modulation).
Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 Intel PRO/Wireless 2100
802.11b WLAN 802.11b WLAN 802.11b WLAN 802.11b WLAN
Wireless LAN Standards Wireless LAN Standards Wireless LAN Standards Wireless LAN Standards IEEE 802. Part 11b (802.11b)
Interoperability Interoperability Interoperability Interoperability Wi-Fi certified (details available at
http://www.hp.com/go/notebooks/WLAN)
Frequency Band Frequency Band Frequency Band Frequency Band 2.4 GHz
Data Rates Data Rates Data Rates Data Rates 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
Modulation Modulation Modulation Modulation Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK
Security Security Security Security 64- and 128-bit WEP encryption
Support for WiFi Protected Access (WPA) including TKIP, MIC
Hardware-accelerated support for the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES;
256-bit encryption)
Support for 802.1x authentication types: EAP-TLS, LEAP (Cisco), PEAP
(Microsoft implementation); more details available at
http://www.hp.com/go/notebooks/WLAN.
Support for Cisco Security Features (proven compatibility with Cisco Aironet
infrastructure products through the Cisco Compatible Extensions Program).
Sub-channels Sub-channels Sub-channels Sub-channels Multinational support with frequency bands and channels compliant to local
regulations.
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Media Access Protocol Media Access Protocol Media Access Protocol Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with ACK
Network Architecture Network Architecture Network Architecture Network Architecture
Models Models Models Models
Ad-hoc (Peer to Peer)
Infrastructure (Access Point Required)
Roaming Roaming Roaming Roaming IEEE 802.11 compliant roaming between 802.11b access points
Output Power Output Power Output Power Output Power 16 dBM (typical)
Power Consumption Power Consumption Power Consumption Power Consumption Transmit: 2.0 W (max)
Receive: 1.75 W (max)
Sleep mode: 200 mW (max)
Power Management Power Management Power Management Power Management ACPI compliant power management
802.11 Compliant Power Saving Mode
Receiver Sensitivity Receiver Sensitivity Receiver Sensitivity Receiver Sensitivity* 11 Mbps: -82 dBm to 1 Mbps: -89 dBm
Antenna type Antenna type Antenna type Antenna type High efficiency dual band antenna with polarization diversity, mounted in the
display enclosure
  802.11 b – Typical 1200 feet – Outdoor Open Area
300 feet – Indoor, Office environment
Form Factor Form Factor Form Factor Form Factor MiniPCI Type IIIA
Weight Weight Weight Weight 0.026 lb (11.75 g)
Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions 0.20 x 1.75 x 2.34 in (4.9 x 44.6 x 59.8 mm)
Operating Voltage Operating Voltage Operating Voltage Operating Voltage 3.3v
Temperature Temperature Temperature Temperature Operating
Non-operating
32° to 158° F (0° to 70° C)
-40° to 176° F (-40° to 80° C)
Humidity Humidity Humidity Humidity Operating
Non-operating
10% to 90%
5% to 95%
Altitude Altitude Altitude Altitude Operating
Non-operating
0 to 10,000 ft (3,048 m)
0 to 50,000 ft (15,240 m)
Configuration Utility Configuration Utility Configuration Utility Configuration Utility Choice of Configuration Utility:
Intel ProSet for Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP (required for Cisco
Compatible Extensions support)
Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: May also be compatible with certain third party software supplicants.
LED Activity LED Activity LED Activity LED Activity LED Off – Radio OFF; Solid LED – Radio ON
Agency Approvals Agency Approvals Agency Approvals Agency Approvals Details at: http://www.hp.com/go/notebooks/WLAN
*Receiver sensitivity is measured at a packet error rate of 8% for 802.11b (CKK modulation) and a
packet error rate of 10% for 802.11a/g (OFDM modulation).
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Intel PRO/Wireless Intel PRO/Wireless Intel PRO/Wireless Intel PRO/Wireless
2200BG 802.11b/g 2200BG 802.11b/g 2200BG 802.11b/g 2200BG 802.11b/g
WLAN WLAN WLAN WLAN
Wireless LAN Standards Wireless LAN Standards Wireless LAN Standards Wireless LAN Standards IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802. 11g
Interoperability Interoperability Interoperability Interoperability Wi-Fi certified (details available at http://www.hp.com/go/WLAN)
Frequency Band Frequency Band Frequency Band Frequency Band 2.402 - 2.494 GHz
Data Rates Data Rates Data Rates Data Rates 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
802.11g: 6, 9, 12,18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
Modulation Modulation Modulation Modulation Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, OFDM
Security Security Security Security 64 and 128 bit WEP encryption
Support for WiFi Protected Access (WPA) including TKIP, MIC
Support for 802.1x authentication types: EAP-TLS, LEAP (Cisco), PEAP
((Microsoft implementation); more details available at
http://www.hp.com/go/WLAN)
Support for Cisco Security Features (proven compatibility with Cisco Aironet
infrastructure products through the Cisco Compatible Extensions Program).
Sub-channels Sub-channels Sub-channels Sub-channels Multinational support with frequency bands and channels compliant to local
regulations.
Media Access Protocol Media Access Protocol Media Access Protocol Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with ACK
Network Architecture Network Architecture Network Architecture Network Architecture
Models Models Models Models
Ad-hoc (Peer to Peer)
Infrastructure (Access Point Required)
Roaming Roaming Roaming Roaming IEEE 802.11 compliant roaming between access points.
Output Power Output Power Output Power Output Power 16 ±2 dBM for CCK
11 +6/-1 dBM for OFDM (power varies by data rate)
Maximum output power may vary by country according to local regulations
Power Consumption Power Consumption Power Consumption Power Consumption Transmit: 1.8 Watts (max)
Receive: 1.0 Watts (max)
Idle mode: 75mW, nominal
Power Management Power Management Power Management Power Management ACPI compliant power management
802.11 Compliant Power Saving Mode
Receiver Sensitivity Receiver Sensitivity Receiver Sensitivity Receiver Sensitivity* 54 Mbps: -72 dBm, 11 Mbps: -84 dBm , 1 Mbps: -94 dBm
Antenna type Antenna type Antenna type Antenna type High efficiency dual band antenna with polarization diversity, mounted in the
display enclosure
Range Range Range Range (typical) Outdoor 1200 feet at 1 Mbps
250 feet at 54 Mbps
Indoor 300 feet at 1 Mbps
50 feet at 54 Mbps
Form Factor Form Factor Form Factor Form Factor MiniPCI Type IIIB
Weight Weight Weight Weight 0.026 lb (11.75 g) (max)
Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions 0.20 x 1.75 x 2.34 in (4.9 x 44.6 x 59.8 mm)
Operating Voltage Operating Voltage Operating Voltage Operating Voltage 3.3v
Temperature Temperature Temperature Temperature Operating
Non-operating
32° to 158° F (0° to 70° C)
-40° to 176° F (-40° to 80° C)
Humidity Humidity Humidity Humidity Operating
Non-operating
0 to 90% (non-condensing)
5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Altitude Altitude Altitude Altitude Operating
Non-operating
0 to 10,000 ft (3,048 m)
0 to 50,000 ft (15,240 m)
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  Configuration Utility Configuration Utility Configuration Utility Configuration Utility Choice of Configuration Utility:
Intel ProSet for Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP (required for Cisco
Compatible Extensions support)
Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: May also be compatible with certain third party software supplicants.
LED Activity LED Activity LED Activity LED Activity LED Off – Radio OFF; Solid LED – Radio ON
Agency Approvals Agency Approvals Agency Approvals Agency Approvals Details at http://www.hp.com/go/WLAN
*Receiver sensitivity is measured at a packet error rate of 8% for 802.11b (CKK modulation) and a
packet error rate of 10% for 802.11a/g (OFDM modulation).
Bluetooth by HP Bluetooth by HP Bluetooth by HP Bluetooth by HP Form Factor Form Factor Form Factor Form Factor Integrated USB module  
Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth Bluetooth 1.1 Compliant  
Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions 1.02 x 0.55 x 0.22 in (26 x 14 x 5.7 mm)
Temperature Temperature Temperature Temperature Operating -4° to 158° F (-20° to 70° C)
Non-operating -40° to 176° F (-40° to 80° C)
Humidity Humidity Humidity Humidity 10% to 90% operating  
5% to 95% non operating  
Altitude Altitude Altitude Altitude Operating 15,000 ft (4,572 m)
Non-operating 40,000 ft (12,192 m)
Plug and Play Plug and Play Plug and Play Plug and Play USB 1.1 compliant  
Microsoft Windows Plug and Play compliant
Frequency Band Frequency Band Frequency Band Frequency Band 2402 to 2480 MHz  
Number of Available Number of Available Number of Available Number of Available
Channels Channels Channels Channels
79 (1 MHz) available
channels
 
Data Rates and Data Rates and Data Rates and Data Rates and
throughput throughput throughput throughput
1 Mbps
Synchronous Connection Oriented links up to 3, 64 kbps, voice channels
Asynchronous Connection Less links 723.2 kbps/57.6 kbps asymmetric or
433.9 kbps symmetric
Antenna type Antenna type Antenna type Antenna type Internally integrated within module
Range Range Range Range 33 ft (10 m)
OS Support OS Support OS Support OS Support Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Home
Microsoft Windows 2000
Software Stack Supported Software Stack Supported Software Stack Supported Software Stack Supported User may choose:
Microsoft User Interface (Profiles supported: HID, DUN, HCRP)
Widcomm User Interface (see profile support below)
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Profile Support Profile Support Profile Support Profile Support General Access Profile
Service Discovery Application Profile
Serial Port Profile
Generic Object Exchange Profile
File Transfer Profile
Synchronization Profile
Dial-Up Networking Profile
LAN Access Profile
Object Push Profile
Hard Copy Cable Replacement Profile
Personal Area Networking Profile
Human Interface Device Profile
Usage Models Usage Models Usage Models Usage Models Service Discovery (determine what Bluetooth devices are within range and
support authorization)
Synchronization Synchronization Synchronization Synchronization
PDAs to PCs
Portable to Desktop
File Transfer File Transfer File Transfer File Transfer
File and directory browsing and navigation on another Bluetooth device.
File copying
Object manipulation – including add, delete, create new folders etc.
Wireless link to Corporate LAN using several Bluetooth devices sharing the
same
Access Point Access Point Access Point Access Point
Corporate email, network neighborhood, access to LAN applications, file
transfer, ftp, Internet browsing, etc., using TCP/IP
Wireless link to WAN thru cell phone
Agnostic to WAN technology
Send/receive SMS messages
Wireless link to Printer
Adhoc peer to peer networking (two computers) or Personal Area
Networking (PAN) using NDIS (< 7 computers)
Adhoc Bluetooth Pico-networking (point to multi-point)
Object Push – Business card or appointment exchange
Human Interface Devices Human Interface Devices Human Interface Devices Human Interface Devices
Wirelessly interface to notebook with mouse, keyboard, etc
Printing Printing Printing Printing
Wirelessly print to Bluetooth enabled printers
Transmit Power Transmit Power Transmit Power Transmit Power -6dBm to 4 dBm (Bluetooth Class II)
Receive Sensitivity Receive Sensitivity Receive Sensitivity Receive Sensitivity Better than –80 dBM at 0.1 % raw bit error rate
Link Topology Link Topology Link Topology Link Topology Point to Point, Multipoint Pico Nets up to 7 slaves
Security Security Security Security Full support of Bluetooth Security Provisions
Network Architecture Network Architecture Network Architecture Network Architecture
Models Models Models Models
Ad-hoc (Peer to Peer)
Infrastructure (Access Points Required)
Power Requirement Power Requirement Power Requirement Power Requirement Peak < 270 mW
Power Management Power Management Power Management Power Management Microsoft Windows ACPI, and USB Bus Support
Wireless EAB On/Off
Software On/Off control
Self configurable to optimize power conservation in all operating modes,
including Standby, Hold, Park, and Sniff
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Protocols Supported Protocols Supported Protocols Supported Protocols Supported TCP/IP
IPX/SPX
UDP
LED Activity LED Activity LED Activity LED Activity Solid Blue LED – On
LED Off – Power Off
Certifications Certifications Certifications Certifications All necessary regulatory approvals for countries we support including
FCC (47 CFR) Part 15C, Section 15.247 & 15.249
ETS 300 328, ETS 300 826
Low Voltage Directive IEC950
UL, CSA, and CE Mark
Copyright ®2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
U.S. and/or other countries. Pentium, the Intel Inside Logo, and SpeedStep are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel
Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries.
BatteryMark is a trademark of Ziff Davis Publishing Holdings Inc., and affiliate of eTesting Labs Inc., in the U.S. and other countries.
* Intel's numbering is not a measurement of higher performance. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of
their respective companies.
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice and is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. The
warranties for HP products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing herein
should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions
contained herein.
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