HP (Hewlett-Packard) 6450b, 6550b User Manual

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WWAN antennas (select models)

15.

Hard drive activity / HP 3D DriveGuard LED

Dual-microphone array with optional webcam

16.

Battery charging LED indicator

WLAN antennas

17.

Power/standby LED ind

icator

Volume mute button with LED indicator

20.

Stereo microphone/line in

Volume down button with LED indicator

21.

ExpressCard/54

slot or optional Smart Card

Volume up button with LED indicator

22.

eSATA/USB combo port

Optional pointstick

23.

(2) USB 2.0 port

10.

Pointstick pick buttons (with optional pointstick)

24.

DisplayPort

11.

Optional HP Fingerprint Sensor

25.Power button with LED indicator

12.

Stereo speakers

26.

QuickLook button

13.

Touchpad with scroll zone

27.

QuickWeb button

14.

Touchpad pick buttons

28.

Wireless on/off button with LED indicator

* Models without webcam have single integrated microp

hone on left side of display panel.

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indicator

only*

4. Webcam LED indicator 18. Wireless on/off LED indicator

5. Optional 2 MP webcam 19. Stereo headphone/line out

Reader

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Upgrade Bay (optical drive or second hard drive)

Lock slot

(1) USB 2.0 port

7.RJ-

45/Ethernet port

Media Card Reader

VGA/external monitor connector

1394a port

Power connector

5.RJ-

11/modem port

Battery bay

Vents2.SIM slot for WWAN (select models)

–

inside battery bay

Hard drive bay

Battery release latch

Memory module compartment

Docking connector

WLAN/WWAN module compartm

ent (select models)

Secondary battery connector

10.

Bluetooth module compartment

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WWAN antennas (select models)

16.

Touchpad pick buttons

Dual-microphone array with optional webcam

17.

Hard drive activ

ity / HP 3D DriveGuard LED

Optional 2 MP webcam

20.

Wireless on/off LED indicator

Volume mute button with LED indicator

21.

Ster

eo headphone/line out

Volume up button with LED indicator

23.

ExpressCard/54 slot or optional Smart Card

Calculator button

24.

eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port

10.

Separate num

eric keypad

25.

(2) USB 2.0 ports

11.

Optional pointstick

26.

DisplayPort

12.

Pointstick pick buttons (with optional pointstick)

27.

Power button with LED indicator

13.

Optional HP Fingerprint Sensor

28.

QuickLook button

14.

Stereo speakers

29.

QuickWe

b button

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3. WLAN antennas 18. Battery charging LED indicator

4. Webcam LED indicator 19. Power/standby LED indicator

7. Volume down button with LED indicator 22. Stereo microphone/line in

15. Touchpad with scroll zone 30. Wireless on/off button with LED indicator

* Models without webcam have single integrated microphone on left side of display panel.

indicator

Reader

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Upgrade Bay (optical drive or second ha

rd drive)

Lock slot

(1) USB 2.0 port

7.RJ-

11/modem port

Media Card Reader

8.RJ-

45/Ethernet port

1394a port

VGA/external monitor connector

Serial port

10.

Power connector

Battery bay

Vents2.SIM slot for WWAN (select

models)

–

inside battery bay

Hard drive bay

Battery release latch

Memory module compartment

Docking connector

WLAN/WWAN module compartment (select models)

Secondary battery connector

10.

Bluetooth module compartment

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enuine Windows 7 versions, Genuine Windows Vista versions, Genuine Windows Vista Business available

utrace LoJack Pro ready, HP SpareKey,

Docking Station, and HP Essential

HP ProBook 6550b Notebook PC

Overview

At A Glance



through downgrade rights from Windows 7, Genuine Windows XP Professional available through downgrade rights from Windows 7 Professional, RedFlag Linux (PRC only), or FreeDOS

 Choice of Intel® Core™ i7, Core i5, Core i3, or Celeron® processor  ATI Mobility Radeon HD 540v discrete graphics with 512 MB dedicated video memory (6550b only)

or integrated Intel HD Graphics

 Widescreen LED-backlit HD or HD+ display

HP ProBook 6450b: 35.6cm (14.0-inch) diagonal; HD anti-glare or HD+ anti-glare HP ProBook 6550b: 39.6cm (15.6-inch) diagonal; HD anti-glare or HD+ anti-glare

 Starting at 2.26 kg/5.0 lb (6450b) or 2.51 kg/5.5 lb (6550b)  Flexible wireless connectivity options:

o Integrated HP un2420 EV-DO/HSPA Mobile Broadband Module provides worldwide Gobi mobile Internet

technology with GPS

o Integrated Intel Centrino® 802.11 a/b/g/n; Broadcom 802.11 a/b/g/n or b/g/n wireless LAN module o Bluetooth® v2.1+EDR

 Touchpad with scroll zone; optional pointstick  Full-sized spill-resistant keyboard with drains; full separate numeric keypad on the HP ProBook 6550b  Touch-sensitive controls for HP QuickLook 3, HP QuickWeb, wireless on/off, mute, volume down, volume up;

calculator button on HP ProBook 6550b

 Choice of 9-cell (93 WHr) or 6-cell (55 WHr & 47 WHr) primary battery, or 6-cell (51 WHr) HP Long Life Battery

(OOC, with 3-year system warranty)

 3-cell (47 WHr) HP Long Life Battery available as after-market option  Optional external batteries: HP Ultra-Capacity Battery, HP Extended Life Battery  Optional integrated 2 MP Webcam with dual-microphone array  Choice of 7200 rpm user-removable hard drive up to 500 GB with HP 3D DriveGuard protection,

or 128 GB Solid State Drive

 Upgrade Bay for optical drive  Media Card Reader  New eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port  Reliability with HP 3D DriveGuard, magnesium alloy support structure, HP DuraFinish, and the spill-resistant

keyboard with drains

 Security features including HP ProtectTools with Central Management, Comp

HP Disk Sanitizer, TPM 1.2;* optional Smart Card Reader (replaces ExpressCard slot), optional HP Fingerprint Sensor, and optional HP Privacy Filter

 HP Power Assistant allows you to conserve power, stretch battery run-time, accurately monitor your reported power

need, and report workforce power consumption.

 HP QuickLook 3 for instant access to e-mail, calendar, and contacts; HP QuickWeb for fast access to the web  HP DayStarter displays your calendar and battery charge while Windows starts up  HP Support Assistant helps maintain your PC performance and resolve problems with automated updates and tune-

ups, onboard diagnostics, and guided assistance.

 Options include HP Advanced Docking Station, HP Docking Station, HP USB 2.0

USB 2.0 Port Replicator

 BFR/PVC-free**, ENERGY STAR qualified and EPEAT Gold registered in the U.S. EPEAT status varies by country-

please see epeat.net.

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* TPM module disabled where no

t permitted by law (for example, Russia and China).

ion Statement on the 'Definition of

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** This notebook is brominated flame retardant and polyvinyl chloride-free (BFR/PVC-free) on notebooks that are nonWWAN; meeting the evolving definition of 'BFR/PVC-free' as set forth in the "iNEMI Posit Low-Halogen' Electronics (BFR/CFR/PVC-Free)'". Plastic parts contain < 1000 ppm (0.1%) of bromine [if the Br source is from BFRs] and < 1000 ppm (0.1%) of chlorine [if the Cl source is from CFRs or PVC or PVC copolymers]. Power supply and power cords are not BFR/PVC-free. Service parts after purchase may not be BFR/PVC-free.

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Processors

Intel Dual

Core Processors

Intel Core i7

620M Processor (2.66 GHz, 35W, 4 MB L3 cache)

Intel Core i5

540M Processor (2.53 GHz, 35W, 3 MB L3 cache)

Operating System

Preinstalled

Genuine Windows 7 Professional Edition 32

Supported

Genuine Windows 7 Enterprise

Certified

SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11

* System may require upgraded a

nd/or separately purchased hardware and/or a DVD drive to

Comment [tcs1]:

3 MB L3 cache)

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Up to 3.33 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Up to 3.06 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Intel Core i5-520M Processor (2.40 GHz, 35W, 3 MB L3 cache)*

Up to 2.93 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Intel Celeron P4500 Processor (1.80 GHz, 35W, 2 MB L3 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.

Genuine Windows 7 Professional Edition 64* Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 32* Genuine Windows 7 Home Basic Edition 32* (select countries) Genuine Windows Vista Business 32** Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic 32** Genuine Windows XP Professional available through downgrade rights

from Genuine Windows 7 Professional)*†

FreeDOS

Genuine Windows 7 Enterprise 64* Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate 32* Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate 64* Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 32** Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 64**

note.

Under embargo until June 20:

Intel Core i5-450M Processor (2.40 GHz, 35W, 3 MB L3 cache)*

Up to 2.66 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost

Technology

Intel Core i3-370M Processor (2.40 GHz, 35W,

Do not print with this

install the Windows 7 software and take full advantage of Windows 7 functionality. See

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/ for details.

** Certain Windows Vista product features require advanced or additional hardware. See:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/hardwarereqs.mspx and http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx for details. Windows Vista

Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features of Windows Vista will run on your computer. To download the tool, visit: http://www.windowsvista.com/upgradeadvisor.

† Windows XP Professional is preinstalled on this system and includes end user rights and media for Windows 7 Professional. You may only use one version at a time. You must back up all data (files, photos, etc.) before uninstalling and installing operating systems to avoid loss of your data.

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Graphics

Mode

ls with discrete graphics

(6550b only)

HP ProBook 6450b:

glare (1600 x

External

Up to 32

bit per pixel color depth

Memory

Standard

DDR3 PC3

10600 SDRAM (1333 MHz)

Upgradeable to 8192 MB with 4096 MB SODIMMs in slots 1 and 2

* M

emory speed is processor dependent.

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Chipset

Display Internal

Mobile Intel HM57 Express Chipset (non vPro configurations)

ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 540v with 512 MB dedicated video memory

Microsoft DirectX 10.1 (Shader Model 4.1) and OpenGL 2.1 capable

Models with integrated graphics (6450b and 6550b):

Intel HD Graphics

Microsoft DirectX 10 (Shader Model 4.0) and OpenGL 2.0 capable

35.6cm (14.0-inch) diagonal LED-backlit HD anti-glare (1366 x 768 resolution)

35.6cm (14.0-inch) diagonal LED-backlit HD+ anti-glare (1600 x 900 resolution)

HP ProBook 6550b:

39.6cm (15.6-inch) diagonal LED-backlit HD anti-glare (1366 x 768 resolution)

39.6cm (15.6-inch) diagonal LED-backlit HD+ WVA anti900 resolution)

HP Privacy Filter support

DisplayPort supports resolutions up to 2560 x 1600, 30-bit color depth at 60 Hz, and full HD (1920 x 1080) monitors, 24-bit color depth at 120 Hz VGA port supports resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz, and lower resolutions at up to 100 Hz DVI-D (single link) video signal available through DVI port in optional HP Docking Station (sold separately) supports resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 at both full and reduced blanking, and 1920 x 1200 at reduced blanking

NOTE: Resolutions are dependent upon monitor capability, and resolution and color depth settings.

Two SODIMM slots supporting dual-channel memory 2048 MB and 4096 MB SODIMMs

Maximum Dual-channel

Maximized dual-channel performance requires SODIMMs of the same size and speed in both memory slots.

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Communications

Integrated Intel 82577LC Gigabit

Network Connection (non vPro configurations)

56K V.92 modem

* The term "10/100/1000" or "Gigabit" Ethernet indicates compliance with IEEE standard

** Designed for downloads from 56K modem compliant sources. Maximum achievable

Wireless Devices

Support for a broad range of secure, integrated wireless LAN and wireless WAN

options

HP un2420 EV

Integrated mobile broadband module with Gobi global mobile Internet

Two 850/900/1575/1800/1900/2100 MHz antennas integrated in

All 802.11

Wi-Fi Certified

Broadcom 4322AGN

Integrated support for 802.11 a, b, g, and n

Standard Features (availability may vary by country)

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. Full availability of 4 GB or more of memory requires a Windows 64-bit operating system or Linux. With Windows 32-bit operating systems, the amount of usable memory is dependent upon your configuration, so that above 3 GB all memory may not be available due to system resource requirements.

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.

download transmission rates currently do not reach 56 KB/s, and will vary with line conditions. Modem availability is subject to country regulatory approval.

featuring support for the latest industry standards. Broadband Wireless (WWAN) requires a Windows operating system and is available in select countries as a standard, factory configurable feature only. Integrated Bluetooth is also available (factory configurable only) and can be combined with any of the supported wireless LAN and wireless WAN options.

HP ProBook 6550b Notebook PC

DO/HSPA Mobile Broadband Module

integrated wireless LAN options

Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 (2x2)

technology that provides connectivity to both CDMA (EVDO) and UMTS (HSPA) networks. It also provides GPS functionality for various mapping applications and security applications such as Computrace LoJack Pro Premium for HP ProtectTools.

NOTE: Separately purchased mobile network operator service is required.

the top of the display panel support current and future WWAN technologies.

Cisco Compatible Extensions support 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, PEAPGTC, PEAP-MSCHAPv2, and LEAP Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) support Dual antennas integrated in the display enclosure

Integrated support for 802.11a, b, g, and n* 2 transmit, 2 receive antennas Up to 300 mbps data rate

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Up to 300 mbps data rate

Broadcom 4313GN

Integrated support for 802.11 b, g, and n

Keyboard

The HP spill

resistant keyboard is designed using a thin layer o

f Mylar film under the keyboard

and a drain system that funnels fluid through a hole in the bottom of the notebook. This minimizes

Touch-sensitive controls provide easy access to the following features

: HP QuickLook 3, HP

Pointing device

Touchpad with scroll zone, two pick buttons

Expansion card slots

ExpressCard/54 slot

Supports ExpressCard/54 and ExpressCard/34

Media

Card Reader

Supports SD (Secure Digital), HC

SD (High Capacity Secure Digital),

Standard Features (availability may vary by country)

802.11a/b/g/n WiFi Adapter

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Touch-sensitive controls

802.11b/g/n WiFi Adapter

HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Wireless Technology

the risk of damage to sensitive components underneath. The 101/102-key compatible keyboard features a 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, 12 function keys, and

19.05 x 19.05 mm key pitch (center-to-center spacing). U.S. and International key layouts are available. Other features include hotkeys for instant access to power conservation and brightness. The HP ProBook 6550b includes a separate numeric keypad.

QuickWeb, wireless on/off, volume mute, volume down, volume up. The HP ProBook 6550b also features a calculator button.

Optional pointstick with two additional pointstick buttons

Optional Integrated Smart Card Reader

(replaces ExpressCard/54 slot)

Up to 72 mbps data rate

Bluetooth Specification v2.1+EDR compliant Works with a wide range of Bluetooth devices

Compatible with ISO 7816 compliant Smart Cards PC/SC interface support

MMC (MultiMedia Card), HS-MMC (MultiMedia Card Plus), Sony Memory Stick, Sony Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo*, xD-Picture card

Additionally, the following cards are supported via passive adapters (sold separately): Mini-Secure Digital (Mini-SD), Transflash (Micro-SD), Reduced size Multimedia card (RS-MMC), Reduced size Dual voltage Multimedia card, MMC Mobile Cards, MMC Micro Cards, Memory Stick Duo (MS Duo)*, Memory Stick Duo Pro (MS Duo Pro)*, Memory Stick M2 Micro

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Internal Storage

Hard drives

250/

320/500 GB 7200 rpm SMART SATA II

NOTE:

detection with intelligent sensitivity to help protect the hard drive during

Upgrade Bay

Fixed 12.7 mm SATA

DVD+/

RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe Drive

Interfac

ExpressCard/54 slot

One (or optional Smart Card Reader)

External monitor

Two-(1) DisplayPort, (1) VGA

Stereo microphone

One

RJ-45/Ethernet

One

USB 2.0

Three

One

Serial port

One (HP ProBook 6550b only)

One

HP Premier Sound™

Standard Features (availability may vary by country)

Card directly into your notebook could damage the memory card and/or notebook.

These hard drives are customer removable and will withstand multiple insertion/removal

cycles. Up to 10 GB is reserved for the system recovery software.

HP 3D DriveGuard

(Windows only)

Solid State Drive

The hard drive is mounted directly to the notebook frame, reducing the transmission of shock to the hard drive. Uses three-axis digital motion

normal use from shock and vibration. The digital accelerometer temporarily halts all data transfer and parks the hard drive when abrupt motion is detected.

128 GB

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Audio/Visual

optical drive Weight saver

1394a

in Stereo

headphone/line out Power connector RJ-11/modem

eSATA/USB 2.0 combo

Docking connector Secondary battery

connector

Integrated stereo speakers Integrated microphone (dual-microphone array when equipped with optional 2 MP webcam) Touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute

DVD-ROM Drive

One

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Stereo headphone/line out

Software

Preinstalled

HP Recovery Manager (available with Windows 7 or Vista only)

Additional software

HP SoftPaq Download Manager

* 60 day trial period for McAfee Total Protection for Small Business software. Internet access

Models shipped with Windows 7 or Windows Vista include HP Recovery Manager. HP Recovery

or if important system files are accidentally deleted. Up to 10 GB of the hard drive is reserved for

Security

Standard Features

HP ProtectTools Security Manager

Standard Features (availability may vary by country)

Stereo microphone/line in

Optional 2 MP webcam

 Supports videoconferencing and still image capture  Large image sensor for excellent color matching and good low light sensitivity  Up to 30 frames/sec  Fixed focus lens  Video capture at VGA, 1.3 Mpixel, and 2 Mpixel resolutions  16-bit true color (camera sensors output YCrCb format among others)

HP ProBook 6550b Notebook PC

HP Recovery Manager

software with Windows operating system

available from the web

required to receive updates. First update included. Subscription required for updates thereafter.

Manager enables fast recovery of the factory preinstalled image if the system becomes corrupted

the system recovery software.

HP Support Assistant (available with Windows 7 or Vista only) HP ProtectTools Security Manager HP ProtectTools for Central Management HP Quick Launch Buttons Software HP QuickLook 3 HP QuickWeb HP Power Assistant HP Connection Manager 3.1 HP Wireless Assistant HP DayStarter Microsoft Office Professional 2007 60-day Convertible Trial McAfee Total Protection* Intervideo WinDVD - DVD Player (select models) Roxio Creator Business (select models) HP Webcam Software (select models) Skype WinZip 14 trial

Enhanced Pre-Boot Security

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HP SpareKe

Compatible with

ISO 7816 compliant Smart

HP Fingerprint

Enhanced sensor scans the fingerprint to

HP Privacy Filter

Narrows viewing area so that screen data is

Computrace

Subscription based security solution

providing the ability to track, initiate physical

HP ProtectTools

HP ProtectTools Security Manager is the security platform for business notebooks and desktops.

Standard Features (availability may vary by country)

One-Step Logon Setup Password TPM 1.2 Embedded Security Chip* TPM Enhanced DriveLock* HP Disk Sanitizer Lock slot Support for Computrace** LoJack Pro for HP ProtectTools

Optional Features Smart Card Reader

(replaces ExpressCard/54 slot)

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Cards PC/SC interface support

Security Manager with Central Management

Sensor

LoJack Pro Premium for HP ProtectTools with GPS Tracking

* TPM module disabled where use is restricted by law; for example, Russia and China. ** The Computrace agent is shipped turned off, and must be activated by customers when they purchase a subscription with terms ranging from one to five years. For more information on HP security solutions refer to: http://www.hp.com/go/security.

The HP ProtectTools Security Manager is an extensible client security console that delivers enhanced security capabilities through add-on software modules. The following modules are available on the hard drive (also downloadable from the web) and can be configured in Software Setup:

 Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools  Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools  Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools  File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools  Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools (Chat & Sign)  Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools  Computrace LoJack Pro for HP ProtectTools

uniquely identify and authenticate a person.

visible only to persons directly in front of the monitor.

recovery, conduct asset management, and perform remote data delete by utilizing GPS technology. GPS functionality requires HP un2420 EV-DO/HSPA Mobile Broadband Module.

HP ProtectTools is now capable of being centrally managed from a single control point. HP ProtectTools is management ready out of the box, in partnership with Digital Persona, and provides features that customers expect from a centrally managed security solution, such as user

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