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5. Power button with LED indicator 6. Stereo speakers 7. Kensington Lock slot 8. Optical drive DA - 13057 Worldwide QuickSpecs — Version 4 — 8.22.2008 HP Compaq 6830s Notebook PC HP recommends Windows Vista Business (2) USB 2.0 ports 10. Touchpad with scroll zone 11.
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1. Battery release latches 2. WLAN module compartment (select models) 3. Hard drive bay DA - 13057 Worldwide QuickSpecs — Version 4 — 8.22.2008 HP Compaq 6830s Notebook PC 5. RJ-45/Ethernet port 6. (2) USB 2.0 ports 7. ExpressCard/54 slot 4.
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Optional integrated VGA webcam Up to 250 GB 5400 rpm or 120 GB 7200 rpm user-removable hard drive with HP 3D DriveGuard protection Up to 8 GB of 667 MHz or 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM supported, dual channel memory support...
Display Internal External DA - 13057 Worldwide QuickSpecs — Version 4 — 8.22.2008 HP Compaq 6830s Notebook PC Genuine Windows Vista Business 32* Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic 32* Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 32* (limited availability) Genuine Windows Vista Business with downgrade to Windows XP †...
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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 Windows Vista Business 64-bit or Linux.
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LED status indicators DA - 13057 Worldwide QuickSpecs — Version 4 — 8.22.2008 HP Compaq 6830s Notebook PC Supports ExpressCard/54 (54 mm x 75 mm x 5 mm) and ExpressCard/34 (34 mm x 75 mm x 5 mm) card sizes...
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First update included. Subscription required for updates thereafter. HP Recovery Manager Each unit is shipped with HP Recovery Manager. HP Recovery Manager enables fast recovery of the factory preinstalled image if the system becomes corrupted or if important system files are accidentally deleted.
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6-foot (1.8-meter) power cord included; total length including external AC adapter is 12 feet (3.66 meter) HP Fast * HP Fast Charge recharges your battery up to 90% within 90 minutes when the system is off. Battery Primary battery Battery Life...
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HP 2 GB (DDR2 800 MHz) SODIMM HP 4 GB (DDR2 800 MHz) SODIMM Storage HP Notebooks USB Diskette Drive HP Primary SATA 250 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive Power HP 90W Smart AC Adapter HP 90W Smart Auto Adapter...
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NOTE: This chart does not represent all possible memory configurations. Due to the non-industry standard nature of some third-party memory modules, we strongly recommend using only HP branded memory modules to ensure compatibility. If you mix memory speeds, the system will perform at the lower memory speed. Full availability of 4 GB or more of memory requires Windows Vista Business 64-bit or Linux.
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Drive 120 GB 7200 rpm SMART SATA II Hard Drive DA - 13057 Worldwide QuickSpecs — Version 4 — 8.22.2008 HP Compaq 6830s Notebook PC Drive Bay Fixed optical drive bay Fixed optical drive bay Fixed optical drive bay Fixed optical drive bay...
Altitude (unpressurized) Industry Standard Certifications For accessibility information on HP products, please visit: http://www.hp.com/accessibility. DA - 13057 Worldwide QuickSpecs — Version 4 — 8.22.2008 HP Compaq 6830s Notebook PC 1.27 in (at front) x 15.6 in x 11.22 in 32.3 mm (at front) x 396 mm x 285 mm Starting at 6.5 lb (2.95 kg)
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Battery Re-Charge Time Displays DA - 13057 Worldwide QuickSpecs — Version 4 — 8.22.2008 HP Compaq 6830s Notebook PC 5.00 x 1.97 x 1.1 in (12.7 x 5.0 x 2.9 cm) 0.82 lb (370 g) 100 to 240 VAC Input Efficiency...
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Refresh Rate Brightness Pixel Resolution Backlight Viewing Angle DA - 13057 Worldwide QuickSpecs — Version 4 — 8.22.2008 HP Compaq 6830s Notebook PC 14.5 x 9.0 in (36.7 x 22.9 cm) 17.0 in (43.2 cm) Anti-glare 300:1 typical 60 Hz...
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Logical Blocks Operating Temperature32° to 140° F (0° to 60° C) [case temp] Features DA - 13057 Worldwide QuickSpecs — Version 4 — 8.22.2008 HP Compaq 6830s Notebook PC 0.25 lb (115 g) 120 GB 0.37 in (9.5 mm) 2.75 in (70 mm) ATA-8, SATA 2.6, 3.0 Gb/s, NCQ...
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Operating Temperature32° to 140° F (0° to 60° C) [case temp] Features Removable Storage Drives DA - 13057 Worldwide QuickSpecs — Version 4 — 8.22.2008 HP Compaq 6830s Notebook PC 0.22 lb (101 g) 160 GB 0.37 in (9.5 mm) 2.75 in (70 mm)
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Max Media Capacity (read) Max Media Capacity (write) Transport DA - 13057 Worldwide QuickSpecs — Version 4 — 8.22.2008 HP Compaq 6830s Notebook PC Random <116 ms CD (typical) <125 ms DVD (typical) Up to 3,600 KB/s 8X-DVD Up to 10,800 KB/s...
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Transfer Mode Interface Supported Media (read) CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, MIXED DA - 13057 Worldwide QuickSpecs — Version 4 — 8.22.2008 HP Compaq 6830s Notebook PC Random <175 ms CD (typical) <230 ms DVD (typical) Up to 3,600 KB/s...
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Integrated Stereo Power Rating Speakers Impedance Communications DA - 13057 Worldwide QuickSpecs — Version 4 — 8.22.2008 HP Compaq 6830s Notebook PC DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, BD-R, BD-RE 50.0 GB 50.0 GB Tray Loading ADI 1984AJCPZ High Definition CODEC Volume up, volume down, and mute...
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Interoperability Frequency Band Antenna Structure DA - 13057 Worldwide QuickSpecs — Version 4 — 8.22.2008 HP Compaq 6830s Notebook PC MDC 1.5 Daughtercard APM Revision 1.2, ACPI 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 V.8bis...
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Non-operating Microsoft Windows XP Choice of Configuration Utility: Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Network Connection Manager HP Compaq 6830s Notebook PC 600 feet – Outdoor Open Area 150 feet – Indoor, Office environment 1200 feet – Outdoor Open Area 300 feet – Indoor, Office environment 1200 feet –...
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EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP-GTC, PEAP- MSCHAPv2, LEAP, EAP-FAST. Support for Cisco Security Features (proven compatibility with Cisco Aironet infrastructure products through the Cisco Compatible Extensions Program Version 4) with Microsoft Windows Vista and XP only. HP Compaq 6830s Notebook PC Page 22...
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Intel IHV extensions for Windows Vista available to support Cisco Compatible Extensions. LED Off – Radio OFF; Solid LED On – Radio ON HP Compaq 6830s Notebook PC 600 feet – Outdoor Open Area 150 feet – Indoor, Office environment 1200 feet –...
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802.11 b – Typical (@1 Mbps) 802.11 g – Typical (@1 Mbps) PCI-Express MiniCard HP Compaq 6830s Notebook PC 1200 feet – Outdoor Open Area 300 feet – Indoor, Office environment 1200 feet – Outdoor Open Area 300 feet – Indoor, Office environment...
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DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, OFDM, BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM Supports 64- and 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, hardware-accelerated AES, 802.1x authentication types EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP-GTC, HP Compaq 6830s Notebook PC 14° to 149° F (–10° to 65° C) –40° to 176° F (–40° to 80° C)
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Broadcom Wireless Configuration Utility (required for Cisco Compatible Extensions support) Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista Wireless Network Connection Manager HP Compaq 6830s Notebook PC 600 feet – Outdoor Open Area 150 feet – Indoor, Office environment 1200 feet – Outdoor Open Area 300 feet –...
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Certifications Temperature DA - 13057 Worldwide QuickSpecs — Version 4 — 8.22.2008 HP Compaq 6830s Notebook PC Broadcom IHV extensions for Windows Vista available to support Cisco Compatible Extensions. LED Off – Radio OFF; Solid LED On – Radio ON 1.02 x 0.55 x 0.22 in (26 x 14 x 5.7 mm)
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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.