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QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC Overview Volume mute button with LED indicator Hard drive activity / HP 3D DriveGuard LED indicator Volume down button with LED indicator Battery charging LED indicator Volume up button with LED indicator Power/standby LED indicator...
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Overview (2) USB 2.0 ports Power/standby LED indicator DisplayPort Battery charging LED indicator eSATA port Hard drive activity / HP 3D DriveGuard LED USB 2.0 port Integrated stereo speakers 1394a port Media Card Reader Stereo microphone in Display release latch...
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Upgrade Bay for easy optical drive upgrade or optional second hard drive for RAID 1 Mirroring or RAID 0 Striping Choice of standard 8-cell primary battery or HP Long Life battery, plus optional external batteries - HP Ultra-Capacity Battery, HP Extended Life Battery...
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HP SpareKey, HP Disk Sanitizer, TPM 1.2 optional HP Fingerprint Sensor, and optional HP Privacy Filter Touch-sensitive controls for HP QuickLook 3 (instant access to email, calendar, contacts and tasks), HP QuickWeb, wireless on/off, touchpad on/off, mute, volume down, volume up, and calculator...
QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC Standard Features Processors Intel Quad-Core Processor Intel Core i7-820QM Processor (1.73 GHz, 8 MB L3 cache)* Up to 3.06 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Core i7-720QM Processor (1.60 GHz, 6 MB L3 cache)* Up to 2.8 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology...
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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...
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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 a Windows 64-bit operating system or Linux.
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* In countries where 802.11n is not allowed, this capability is not enabled (802.11a/b/g only). Keyboard The HP spill-resistant keyboard is designed using a thin layer of Mylar film under the keyboard and a drain system that funnels fluid through a hole in the bottom of the notebook. This minimizes the risk of damage to sensitive components underneath.
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QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC Standard Features Upgrade Bay Fixed 12.7 mm SATA Blu-ray R/RE DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL Drive optical drive Blu-ray ROM DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe Drive DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe Drive DVD-ROM Drive Second hard drive 500 GB 7200 rpm SMART SATA II Hard Drive...
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First update included. Subscription required for updates thereafter. HP Recovery Manager Models shipped with Windows 7 or Windows Vista include 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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Total length including external AC adapter is 12 feet (3.66 meter). HP Fast Charge* *HP Fast Charge recharges your battery up to 90% within 90 minutes when the system is off. HP Fast Charge does not apply to the HP Ultra-Capacity Battery. Battery...
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HP Care Pack Services extend service contracts beyond the standard warranties. To choose the right level of service for your HP product, use the HP Care Pack Services Lookup Tool at: http://www.hp.com/go/lookuptool. Additional HP Care Pack Services information by product is available at: http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack.
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HP 250GB Pocket Media Drive FE477AA HP External USB Drive CD/DVD R/RW FS943AA HP Upgrade Bay SATA 500 GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive AU097AA HP Primary SATA 500 GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive AU098AA HP Primary SATA 320 GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive...
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HP/Kensington MicroSaver Cable Lock PC766A HP Compaq Notebook Cable Lock AY475AA HP Privacy Filter for 15.6-inch Display AU103AA HP ExpressCard Smart Card Reader with Java Card AJ451AA Input/Output Devices HP PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Bundle RC464AA HP USB Keyboard & Mouse Bundle...
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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 a Windows 64-bit operating system or Linux.
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QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC Storage Upgrade Bay Drive Support Quantity Supported Drive Bay Blu-ray R/RE DVD+/-RW Upgrade Bay SuperMulti DL Drive Blu-ray ROM DVD+/-RW Upgrade Bay SuperMulti DL LightScribe Drive DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL Upgrade Bay LightScribe Drive DVD-ROM Drive...
Compliance (ICCP) SABS UKRSERTCOMPUTER * Configurations of the HP EliteBook 8540p that are ENERGY STAR qualified are identified as HP EliteBook 8540p ENERGY STAR on HP websites and on www.energystar.gov. DA - 13521 Worldwide QuickSpecs — Version 7 — 3.1.2010...
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Technical Specifications ** EPEAT TBD Registered in U.S. EPEAT registration varies by country. See www.epeat.net registration status by country. NOTE: For accessibility information on HP products, please visit: http://www.hp.com/accessibility. HP 120W Smart AC Weight 1.52 lb (0.69 kg) (adapter) Adapter 0.29 lb (0.13 kg) (power cord)
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QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC Technical Specifications HP 90W Smart AC Dimensions 5.00 x 1.97 x 1.1 in (12.7 x 5.0 x 2.9 cm) Adapter Weight 0.82 lb (370 g) Input 100 to 240 VAC Input Efficiency 83% min at 115 VAC...
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QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC Technical Specifications Optional HP Extended Dimensions (H x W x L) 1.0 x 3.9 x 8.7 in (2.5 x 10.0 x 22.0 cm) Life Battery Weight 1.00 lb (0.455 kg) Cells/Type 8-cell Lithium-Ion Energy...
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QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC Technical Specifications 15.6-inch LED HD (1366 Dimensions (W x H) 14.15 x 8.25 in (35.9 x 21.0 cm) x 768) Diagonal Size 15.6 in (39.6cm) anti-glare Surface Treatment Anti-glare Contrast Ratio 300:1 (min) Refresh Rate...
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QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC Technical Specifications 500 GB 7200 rpm SATA Drive Weight 0.25 lbs (115g) Hard Drive Capacity 500 GB Height 0.37 in (9.5 mm) Width 2.75 in (70 mm) Interface ATA-8, SATA 2.6, 3.0 Gb/s, NCQ...
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QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC Technical Specifications 256 GB Weight 80.1 Grams 2.5-Inch SATA Solid Capacity 256 GB State Drive Height 0.37 in (9.5 mm) Width 2.75 in (70 mm) Interface SATA Performance Maximum Sequential Maximum Sequential Write Read...
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QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC Technical Specifications DVD+/-RW SuperMulti Access Times Random < 150ms CD (typical) DL LightScribe Drive < 160 ms DVD (typical) Max Data Transfer Rate24X CD-ROM Up to 3,600 KB/s 8X DVD Up to 10,800 KB/s...
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QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC Technical Specifications 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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QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC Technical Specifications HP Fingerprint Sensor Mobile Voltage 3.0V-3.6V Single Supply (optional) Operation Operating Temperature32° - 158°F (0° - 70°C) Current Consumption Less than 70 mA peak imaging and scrolling @ 3.3V Less than 25 mA hardware finger detection...
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QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC Technical Specifications Temperature, Non- -40° to 185° F (-40° to 85° C) operating, 96 hours (from MIL-STD 202 Method 108) Humidity, Non- 85% relative humidity for 48 hours @ 185° F (85° C) (non-condensing)
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QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC Technical Specifications Power Consumption Transmit: 2.4 Watts (max, with three spatial streams) Receive: 1.4 Watts (max with three spatial streams) Idle mode : 35 mW (average) Radio off: 20 mW (max) Power Management ACPI compliant power management 802.11 compliant power saving mode...
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QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC Technical Specifications Authentication Protocols: PAP, CHAP, TLS, GTC, MS-CHAP, MS- CHAPv2 Encryption: 64 and 128-bit WEP, AES-CCMP, CKIP, TKIP 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.
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QuickSpecs HP EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC Technical Specifications Data Rates and 3 Mbps data rate; throughput up to 2.17 Mbps Throughput Synchronous Connection Oriented links up to 3, 64 kbps, voice channels Asynchronous Connection Less links 2178.1 kbps/177.1 kbps asymmetric or 1306.9 kbps symmetric...
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This product is in compliance with the Restrictions of Hazardous information Substances (RoHS) directive - 2002/95/EC. This HP product is designed to comply with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive - 2002/96/EC. This product is in compliance with California Proposition 65 (State of DA - 13521 Worldwide QuickSpecs —...
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Plastic packaging materials are marked according to ISO 11469 and DIN 6120 standards. Material Usage This product does not contain any of the following substances in excess of regulatory limits (for reference of these limits please refer to the HP General Specification of the Environment: (http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/supplychain/ gen_specifications.html):...
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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.