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Power/Standby LED
Wireless On/Off LED
PC Card Eject Button
PC Card Slot
Headphone Jack
Microphone Jack
2 USB 2.0 Ports
Power Button with LED
HP Info Center Button
Wireless On/Off Button with LED
Presentation Mode Button
Ambient Light Sensor
Dual-band Wireless LAN Antennas
5-Band Wireless WAN Antennas (enabled with WWAN
option)
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QuickSpecs
Overview
1.
Integrated Smart Card Reader
2.
MultiBay II Drive with Easy Release
3.
Optical Drive Button
4.
USB 2.0 Port
5.
RJ-45 Port (NIC)
HP Compaq nc6400 Notebook PC
6.
RJ-11 Port (Modem)
7.
VGA/External Monitor Port
8.
S-Video TV Out
9.
Power Connector
10.
Kensington Lock Slot
At A Glance
Genuine Windows Vista Business 32,
Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic 32,
Genuine Windows XP Professional,
Genuine Windows XP Home Edition, or
FreeDOS
Sleek light-weight design starting at under 4.4 lb (2.0 kg) and 1.1 inch (29.2 mm) thin at front
14.1-inch wide screen display
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processors, Intel Core Duo processors, or Intel Core Solo processor
Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset or Mobil Intel 945PM Express Chipset
Up to 4GB* of 533- or 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM, dual channel memory support
ATI Mobility Radeon X1300 or Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Up to 100-GB 7200 rpm, user-removable hard drive
Optional integrated HP ev2200 1xEV-DO or HP hs2300 HSDPA Broadband Wireless module (select countries only)
Optional integrated 802.11 a/b/g or 802.11 b/g wireless LAN module and Bluetooth®
Support for optional Intel Centrino™ Duo mobile technology
Protected by three-year standard parts and labor warranty – certain restrictions and exclusions apply
* Above 3-GB, all memory may not be available due to system resource requirements.
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Advisor can help you determine which features of Windows Vista will run on your computer. To
download the tool, visit
Processor speed denotes maximum performance mode; processors will run at lower
Genuine Windows Vista Business 32*
Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic 32*
Genuine Windows XP Professional SP2
Genuine Windows XP Home Edition SP2
FreeDOS
Genuine Windows Vista Business 64*†
Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 32/64*†
† 64-bit versions for Intel Core 2 Duo models only
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
for details. Windows Vista Upgrade
http://www.windowsvista.com/upgradeadvisor
and
.
Chipset
Mobile Intel 945PM Express Chipset with 667-MHz front side bus (models with discrete graphics)
or
Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset with 667-MHz front side bus (models with integrated
graphics)
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QuickSpecs
Standard Features
HP Compaq nc6400 Notebook PC
Graphics
Display
For discrete graphics models with 256MB of system memory:
ATI Mobility Radeon X1300 128MB HyperMemory*
Microsoft DirectX 9 capable
For discrete graphics models with 512MB of system memory:
ATI Mobility Radeon X1300 256MB HyperMemory**
Microsoft DirectX 9 capable
For discrete graphics models with 1024MB or more of system memory:
ATI Mobility Radeon X1300 512MB HyperMemory**
Microsoft DirectX 9 capable
For integrated graphics models:
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with up to 224MB shared system memory,
depending on model
Microsoft DirectX 9 capable
* Indicates dedicated video memory and shared system memory. 64MB dedicated video memory.
** Indicates dedicated video memory and shared system memory. Either 64MB or 128MB
dedicated video memory, depending on model.
Internal
External
14.1-inch WXGA (1280 x 800 resolution and 16 M colors)
14.1-inch WXGA+ (1440 x 900 resolution and 16 M colors)
Ambient Light Sensor
Up to 32-bit per pixel color depth
VGA
port supports resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz, and lower
resolutions at up to 100 Hz
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.
Memory
Communications
Standard
Maximum
Dual-channel
NOTE:
recommend HP branded memory to ensure compatibility. If you mix memory speeds, the system
will perform at the lower memory speed. Above 3-GB, all memory may not be available due to
system resource requirements.
* The term "10/100/1000" or "Gigabit" Ethernet indicates compliance with IEEE standard 802.3ab
for Gigabit Ethernet, and does not connote actual operating speed of 1 Gb/s. For high-speed
transmission, connection to a Gigabit Ethernet server and network infrastructure is required.
** Designed for downloads from 56K modem compliant sources. Maximum achievable download
transmission rates currently do not reach 56 KB/s, and will vary with line conditions. Modem
availability is subject to country regulatory approval.
Due to the non-industry standard nature of some third-party memory modules, we
256-MB, 512-MB, 1024-MB or 2048-MB 533-MHz or 667-MHz DDR2
SDRAM; two SODIMM slots supporting dual channel memory
Upgradeable to 4096-MB maximum (2048-MB SODIMM in slots 1 and
2)
Maximized dual-channel performance requires SODIMMs of the same
size and speed in both memory slots.
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Standard Features
HP Compaq nc6400 Notebook PC
Wireless Devices
Support for a broad range of secure, integrated wireless LAN and wireless WAN options featuring
support for the latest industry standards. Integrated Bluetooth is also an option (factory
configurable only) and can be combined with any of the supported wireless LAN and wireless
WAN options.
HP ev2200 1xEV-DO
Broadband Wireless
Module*
HP hs2300 HSDPA
Broadband Wireless
Module*
All integrated wireless
LAN options
Intel PRO/Wireless
3945ABG Network
Connection
Intel PRO/Wireless
3945BG Network
Connection
Broadcom 4311AG
WiFi Adapter
Broadcom 4311BG
WiFi Adapter
HP Integrated Module
with Bluetooth 2.0
Wireless Technology
* Broadband Wireless Module (WWAN) requires Microsoft Windows XP Professional and is
available in select countries as a standard feature or as an option to be added later.
Integrated dual band 800-MHz (cellular) and 1900-MHz (PCS) WWAN
module connects to the Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess and
NationalAccess networks (US only)
Supports CDMA 1xEV-DO, 1xRTT connections
NOTE:
details, go to
Upgradeable design and two 800/900/1800/1900/2100-MHz antennas
integrated in the top of the display panel support current and future
WWAN technologies
Integrated WWAN module that provides connection to GSM, GPRS,
EDGE, UMTS, and HSDPA mobile networks in many countries.
Currently supported networks are the Cingular network in the U.S. and
Vodafone networks in Australia, France, Italy, Germany, Netherlands,
New Zealand, Spain, and UK, and roaming on Vodafone and partner
networks in more than 60 countries.
NOTE:
required.
Upgradeable design and two 800/900/1800/1900/2100-MHz antennas
integrated in the top of the display panel support current and future
WWAN technologies.
Wi-Fi certified
Cisco Compatible Extensions support (Version 3.0)
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) support up to 128-bit keys
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and WPA2 support
802.1x authentication support, including EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAPGTC, PEAP-MSCHAPv2, and LEAP
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) support
WiFi certified for WPA2, WMM
Dual antennas integrated in the display enclosure
Intel Centrino mobile technology
Integrated support for 802.11a, b and g
Up to 54-mbps data rate
Intel Centrino mobile technology
Integrated support for 802.11 b and g
Up to 54-mbps data rate
Integrated support for 802.11a, b and g
Up to 54-mbps data rate
Integrated support for 802.11 b and g
Up to 54-mbps data rate
Bluetooth Specification v2.0 compliant
Works with a wide range of Bluetooth devices
Separately purchased Verizon Wireless service is required. For
http://www.hp.com/go/broadbandwireless
Separately purchased mobile network operator service is
.
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QuickSpecs
Standard Features
HP Compaq nc6400 Notebook PC
Keyboard
One-Touch
Productivity Buttons
Pointing Device
Expansion Card Slots
The 101/102-key compatible keyboard features an industry standard, full-pitch key layout with
desktop keyboard features, such as the isolated inverted-T cursor control keys, editing keys, both
left and right control and alt keys, and 12 function keys. US and International key layouts are
available. Other features include an integrated numeric keypad, hotkeys for instant access to
power conservation, brightness, and other features, 19-mm x 19-mm key pitch (center-to-center
spacing), 2.5-mm stroke, comfort-dished keycaps, and bright key legends for improved visibility in
low light conditions.
Provide one-touch access to the following features: HP Info Center, Wireless On/Off, Presentation
Mode, Volume Up, Volume Down, and Volume Mute
Dual pointing devices:
Touchpad with scroll zone, two soft-touch buttons
and
Pointstick, two soft-touch buttons
One Type I/II PC Card
slot
Integrated Smart Card
Reader
Supports 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC Cards
Compatible with ISO 7816 compliant Smart Cards
PC/SC interface support
Media Slots
Storage
Secure Digital slot
Hard Drives
NOTE:
cycles. Up to 8 GB is reserved for the system recovery software.
HP Mobile Data
Protection System 3D
Optical Drives
These hard drives are customer removable and will withstand multiple insertion/removal
60-, 80-, 100-GB 7200 rpm SMART SATA
40-, 60-, 80-, 100-GB 5400 rpm SMART SATA
Hard drive is mounted directly to the notebook frame, reducing the
transmission of shock to the hard drive. Uses three-axis digital motion
detection with intelligent sensitivity to help protect the hard drive during
normal use from shock and vibration.
MultiBay II (9.5-mm)
DVD-ROM MultiBay II Drive
DVD/CD-RW Combo MultiBay II Drive
DVD+/-RW SuperMulti MultiBay II Drive with
Double Layer
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QuickSpecs
Standard Features
HP Compaq nc6400 Notebook PC
Interfaces
Audio
PC Card Slot
Smart Card Reader
External Monitor
External Microphone
Headphone/Line out
Power Connector
RJ-11
(Modem)
RJ-45
(NIC)
Fast Infrared Port
S-Video TV Out
USB 2.0
Docking Connector
Accessory Battery
Connector
LED Status Indicators
PremierSound audio/speaker subsystem
ADI1981HD High Definition CODEC
Integrated 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro compatible audio
24-bit DAC
Integrated stereo speakers
Integrated microphone
External volume up, volume down, and mute buttons
Stereo headphone/line out
Stereo microphone in
One Type I/II
One
One – VGA
One
One
One
One
One
One (4-Mb/s support)
IrDA 4-MB compliant; IR performance will vary depending on
performance of IR peripherals and application used.
One (Support for NTSC/PAL)
Three
One
One
Eleven
Software
Preinstalled Software
with Windows Vista or
Windows XP
*
NOTE:
running the Software Setup utility.
Software marked with an asterisk is loaded on the hard drive and can be installed by
Adobe Acrobat Reader*
HP Backup and Recovery Manager
HP Help and Support Center*
HP Mobile Print Driver* (Windows XP models)
HP ProtectTools Security Manager*:
BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools
Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools
Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools
HP Quick Launch Buttons
HP Wireless Assistant
HP OpenView Radia Management Solutions*
Sonic Digital Media Plus* (Windows XP models):
RecordNow! (for optional DVD+/-RW and DVD/CDRW drives)
MyDVD (DVD Authoring for optional DVD+/-RW drives)
Roxio Creator 9 (Window Vista models with optional DVD+/-RW or
DVD/CDRW drives)
Synaptics Touchpad Driver
Symantec Norton Internet Security* with complimentary 60-day live
update
Intervideo WinDVD* – DVD Player (for optional DVD+/-RW,
DVD/CDRW and DVD drives)
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Standard Features
HP Compaq nc6400 Notebook PC
HP Backup and
Recovery Manager
HP OpenView Radia
Management Solutions
HP Client Management
Interface
Additional software
available from the Web
Each unit is shipped with HP Backup and Recovery Manager. HP Backup and Recovery Manager
can provide data and system file protection for HP business PCs to enable fast recovery if the
system becomes corrupted or if important information is accidentally deleted. HP Backup and
Recovery Manager can perform scheduled or manual backups of the entire drive or individual files
and folders. Up to 8 GB of the hard drive is reserved for the system recovery software. HP Backup
and Recovery Manager can also create software recovery CDs or DVDs (requires optional
hardware).
HP OpenView Radia Management Solutions automate the management of software such as
operating systems, software, software updates, content, and configuration settings to ensure that
each computer is maintained in the correct configuration.
HP Client Management Interface is based on industry standards that include Microsoft Windows
Management Interface (MS WMI), Web Based Enterprise Management (WBEM), System
Management BIOS (SMBIOS), and Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI). HP CMI
is a foundation technology utilized in HP Client Management Solutions.
HP Client Manager Software
Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools
Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools
SMBIOS Version 2.4
HP ProtectTools
Security Manager
System Management BIOS, previously known as DMI BIOS, is used to store system management
information.
HP ProtectTools Security Manager is the security platform for business notebooks and desktops.
The HP ProtectTools Security Manager is an extensible client security console that delivers
enhanced security capabilities through add-on software modules. Modules currently available are:
- Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools
- BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools
- Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools
- Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools
- Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools
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QuickSpecs
Standard Features
HP Compaq nc6400 Notebook PC
Security
Power Supply
*Fast Charge Technology recharges your battery up to 90% within 90 minutes when the system is off. Fast Charge
Technology does not apply to 12-cell Ultra Capacity batteries.
Standard Features
Optional Features
*
NOTE:
For more information on HP security solutions refer to
External Smart AC Adapter (65-watt standard with integrated graphics; 90-watt standard with
discrete graphics), 6-foot (1.8-meter) power cord included.
Total length including External AC adapter is 12 feet (3.66 meter).
HP Fast Charge Technology*
TPM module disabled where use is restricted by law; for example, Russia.
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
HP Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
Integrated Smart Card Reader
TPM 1.2 Embedded Security Chip*
Configuration Control Hardware
Memory Change Alert
Ownership Tag
Setup Password
Power-On Password
DriveLock
TPM Enhanced DriveLock*
HP Disk Sanitizer
Kensington Lock Slot
Support for Computrace / LoJack for Laptops (must be purchased
separately)
HP Privacy Filter
Narrows viewing area so that screen data is
visible only to persons directly in front of the
monitor
http://www.hp.com/go/security
.
Battery
Battery Life
System Standby Time
Primary Battery
Optional HP 8-Cell
Extended Life Battery
Optional HP 12-Cell
Ultra-Capacity Battery
Primary Battery
Primary Battery and
optional HP 8-Cell
Extended Life Battery
Primary Battery and
optional HP 12-Cell
Ultra-Capacity Battery
NOTE:
Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications
loaded on the product, power management settings of the product, and the product features used
by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time
and usage.
Up to 1 week
55Wh 6-cell Lithium-Ion
37Wh 4-cell Lithium-Ion (available only on integrated graphics models)
52Wh 8-cell high capacity Lithium-Ion
95Wh 12-cell high capacity Lithium-Ion
6-cell Primary with
integrated graphics
Up to 6 hoursUp to 4 hours
Up to 12 hours
and 15 minutes
Up to 16 hours
and 15 minutes
6-cell Primary with
discrete graphics
and 30 minutes
Up to 8 hours
and 30 minutes
Up to 13 hoursUp to 13 hours
4-cell Primary with
integrated graphics
Up to 3 hours
and 30 minutes
Up to 6 hours
and 45 minutes
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Standard Features
HP Compaq nc6400 Notebook PC
Power Conservation
Docking
Service and Support
Supports enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology with Intel Core Duo and Intel Core Solo
processors (allows Battery Optimized Mode, Maximum Performance Mode, or Automatic mode)
Intel Display Power Saving technology (models with integrated graphics)
ATI PowerPlay technology (models with discrete graphics)
Hibernation
Standby
ACPI compliance
HP Docking Station
HP Advanced Docking Station
HP External MultiBay II
HP Adjustable Notebook Stand
HP's shared docking solutions provide simple and convenient port replication and cable
management. Features include Gigabit NIC pass through, modem pass through, legacy parallel
and serial ports, S-video TV out, USB 2.0 ports, integrated security mechanism*, integrated
MultiBay II and ExpressCard** slots. These docking solutions are compatible across multiple
Business Notebook platforms enabling a lower total cost of ownership.
* HP/Kensington Cable Lock required (purchased separately)
** HP Advanced Docking Station only
HP Services includes a three-year standard parts and labor warranty, pick-up or carry-in, and tollfree 7 x 24 hardware technical phone support. On-site service and warranty upgrades are also
available.
NOTE:
Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the HP Customer Support Center for
details.
Dual pointing devices (both Pointstick and Touchpad)
DVD/CD-RW Combo MultiBay II Drive
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Standard Features
HP Compaq nc6400 Notebook PC
nc6400
RM106AW#XXX
(may vary based on local
regulatory requirements)
Battery
Power
Warranty
* Intel's numbering system is not a measurement of higher performance.
** TPM module disabled where use is restricted by law; for example, Russia.
Processor
Operating System
System Memory
Hard Drive
Display
Graphics
Audio
Communications
Integrated Wireless
Integrated Security
Pointing Device
MultiBay II Drive
Battery
Power
Warranty
* Intel's numbering system is not a measurement of higher performance.
** 256MB HyperMemory is a total of 64MB dedicated video memory and 192MB shared system
memory.
*** TPM module disabled where use is restricted by law; for example, Russia.
6-cell (55 WHr) Lithium-Ion
External 65W adapter
3/3/0
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7200*
Genuine Windows XP Professional
1024 MB 667-MHz DDR2 (1 DIMM)
80-GB 5400 rpm SATA
14.1-inch WXGA
ATI Mobility Radeon 256MB HyperMemory**
ADI High Definition CODEC
line out/headphone and microphone jacks
integrated microphone
Dual pointing devices (both Pointstick and Touchpad)
DVD/CD-RW Combo MultiBay II Drive
6-cell (55 WHr) Lithium-Ion
External 65W adapter
3/3/0
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Standard Features
HP Compaq nc6400 Notebook PC
nc6400
RA253AW#XXX
(may vary based on local
regulatory requirements)
* Intel's numbering system is not a measurement of higher performance.
** TPM module disabled where use is restricted by law; for example, Russia.
Processor
Operating System
System Memory
Hard Drive
Display
Graphics
Audio
Communications
Integrated Wireless
Integrated Security
Pointing Device
MultiBay II Drive
Battery
Power
Warranty
* Intel's numbering system is not a measurement of higher performance.
** 256MB HyperMemory is a total of 64MB dedicated video memory and 192MB shared system
memory.
*** TPM module disabled where use is restricted by law; for example, Russia.
Intel Core Duo Processor T2500*
Genuine Windows XP Professional
512 MB 667-MHz DDR2 (1 DIMM)
60-GB 5400 rpm SATA
14.1-inch WXGA
ATI Mobility Radeon 256MB HyperMemory**
ADI High Definition CODEC
line out/headphone and microphone jacks
integrated microphone