Hp Elitebook 8560w User Guide

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Summary of the content on the page No. 1HP EliteBook 8560p Notebook PC HP ProBook 6560b Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide0000Summary of the content on the page No. 2© Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. Intel and Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor. The information containedSummary of the content on the page No.

3Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothingSummary of the content on the page No. 4iv Safety warning noticeSummary of the content on the page No.

5Table of contents 1 Product description. 1 2 External component identification.

9 Display. 9 Top.Summary of the content on the page No. 6Drive handling. 52 Grounding guidelines. 53 Electrostatic discharge damage.

53 Packaging and transporting guidelines. 54 Workstation guidelines.Summary of the content on the page No.

7Determining the BIOS version. 122 Downloading a BIOS update. 122 Using System Diagnostics. 123 6 Specifications.Summary of the content on the page No. 8viii0000Summary of the content on the page No. 91 Product description Category Description HP ProBook 6560b HP EliteBook Notebook PC 8560p Notebook PC Product Name HP ProBook 6560p Notebook PC √ HP EliteBook 8560p Notebook PC √ Processors Intel® Core™ i7 processor, Dual Core 2620M, 2.70-GHz (Turbo up to 3.40) processor 4-MB L3 √ cache, 4 threads Intel® Core i5 processors, Dual Core (not available with iAMT, Intel QM67 chipset) 2540M, 2.60-GHz (Turbo up to 3.30) processor 3-MB L3 √ cache, 4 threads 2520M, 2.50-GHz (Turbo up to 3.20) prSummary of the content on the page No. 10Category Description HP ProBook 6560b HP EliteBook Notebook PC 8560p Notebook PC 39.6-cm (15.6-in) HD, anti-glare, LED SVA (1366x768) √√ 39.6-cm (15.6-in) HD+, anti-glare, LED SVA (1600x900) √√ 39.6-cm (15.6-in) HD, anti-glare, LED SVA (1366x768) √ with WWAN 39.6-cm (15.6-in) HD+, anti-glare, LED SVA (1600x900) √ with WWAN 39.6-cm (15.6-in) HD, anti-glare, LED SVA (1366x768) √√ with camera 39.6-cm (15.6-in) HD+, anti-glare, LED SVA (1600x900) √√ with camera 39.6-cm (15.6-in) HD, anti-glSummary of the content on the page No.

11Category Description HP ProBook 6560b HP EliteBook Notebook PC 8560p Notebook PC Supports the following solid-state drives: √√ ● 160-GB ● 128-GB Upgrade bay Fixed √√ Customer-accessible √√ Serial ATA √√ 12.7-mm tray load √√ Supports “No Drive” option √√ Supports the following 12.7-mm SATA optical drives: √√ ● DVD-ROM ● DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL ● Blu-ray ROM DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL Supports the following 9.5-mm SATA hard drive: ● 500-GB, 7200-rpm Supports the following 12.7-mm SATA optical drSummary of the content on the page No. 12Category Description HP ProBook 6560b HP EliteBook Notebook PC 8560p Notebook PC Three WLAN antennas built into display assembly √ Supports “no WLAN” option √√ Supports the following WLAN formats: √√ ● Broadcom 802.11 b/g/n, 1×1 ● Broadcom 802.11 a/b/g/n, 2×2 ● Intel Centrino Advanced N 6205, 2×2 a/b/g/n ● Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000, 1×2 b/g/n √ ● Atheros 802.11 a/b/g/n 3×3 √ ● Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300, 3×3 a/b/g/n √ Integrated WWAN options by way of wireless module: Two WWANSummary of the content on the page No.

13Category Description HP ProBook 6560b HP EliteBook Notebook PC 8560p Notebook PC VGA (Dsub 15-pin) supporting 1920 × 1200 external √√ resolution at 75-GHz (hot plug with auto-detect) 1394a √√ Serial port √√ 3-pin AC power √√ Secondary battery connector √√ Docking connector √√ Docking HP Docking Station √√ HP Advanced Docking Station √√ Keyboard/pointing Keyboard with numeric keypad √√ devices Dual point √√ Spill-resistant design √√ Full chiclet keyboard √√ Touchpad includes: on/off buSummary of the content on the page No. 14Category Description HP ProBook 6560b HP EliteBook Notebook PC 8560p Notebook PC Operating system Preinstalled: Windows 7 Professional 32 with Microsoft® Basics √√ Windows 7 Professional 64 with Microsoft Basics √√ Windows 7 Home Premium 64 with Microsoft Basics √√ Windows 7 Home Premium 32 with Microsoft Basics √√ Windows Vista Home Basic 32 with Microsoft Basics √√ Novell™: SuSE Linux™ – SLED 11 √ FreeDOS √√ Preinstalled with Microsoft Office: Windows 7 Professional 32 with MicrosoftSummary of the content on the page No. 15Category Description HP ProBook 6560b HP EliteBook Notebook PC 8560p Notebook PC Windows Vista Basic 32 with Microsoft Office 2010 √√ Starter Windows Vista Basic 32 with Microsoft Office 2010 √√ Personal Windows Vista Basic 32 with Microsoft Office 2010 √√ Home & Business Windows Vista Basic 32 with Microsoft Office 2010 √√ Professional Restore Media: Windows 7 Professional 64 √√ Windows 7 Professional 32 √√ Windows 7 Home Basic 32 √√ Windows 7 Home Premium 64 √√ Windows 7 Home PremiumSummary of the content on the page No. 16Category Description HP ProBook 6560b HP EliteBook Notebook PC 8560p Notebook PC Keyboard √√ Bluetooth module √√ 8 Chapter 1 Product description00000000Summary of the content on the page No. 172 External component identification Display NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.

Component Description (1) Internal display switch Turns off the display or initiates Sleep if the display is closed while the power is on. NOTE: The display switch is not visible from the outside of the computer. (2) WLAN antennas (3). — 8560p models Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local area networks (WLAN). WLAN antennas (2). — 6560b models (3) WWASummary of the content on the page No. 18Component Description (5) Webcam light (select models only) On: The webcam is in use.

(6) Webcam (select models only) Records video and captures still photographs. To use the webcam, select Start All Programs HP HP Webcam.

(7) Ambient light sensor When activated, the sensor automatically adjusts the display brightness based on the lighting conditions in your environment. (8) Keyboard light On: When the keyboard light is activated.

(9) Keyboard light button Used to activate the keyboard ligSummary of the content on the page No. 19Component Description (6) Webcam (select models only) Records video and captures still photographs. To use the webcam, select Start All Programs HP HP Webcam.The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas free from obstructions. To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or region. These notices are locatedSummary of the content on the page No. 20Component Description (6) Right pointing stick button (select models Can be used with the pointing stick and functions like the only) right button on an external mouse.

(7) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Lights NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Component Description (1) TouchPad on/off light ● Amber: The TouchPad is off. ● Off: The TouchPad is on. (2) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on. 12 Chapter 2 External c.

Creative professionals who are serious about performance have a new laptop to lust after. The HP EliteBook 8560w is a quad-core workhorse ready to handle any task you lob its way. This 15.6-inch notebook features a new chiseled design that's industrial chic, and HP backs up those rugged good looks with a full 1080p HD display with a dedicated color calibrator, ISV-certified AMD graphics, and support for five displays at once. Our souped-up configuration costs a borderline-obscene $3,788, nearly triple the $1,349 starting price. So how much power are you getting for the money?DesignThe EliteBook 8560w is all about function, but that doesn't mean it can't look good while performing well. The gunmetal magnesium-aluminum hybrid lid has an attractive brushed radial design. The chassis' hybrid material isn't just for show; it also gives the notebook durability.

Called HP DuraCase, it has gone through MIL-STD 810G testing for drop, dust, vibration, temperature shock, altitude, and high temperature resistance.There's also a bottom-case drain to protect against spills. In addition, the notebook is coated with HP DuraFinish, which prevents fingerprint and smudge build-up. A backlit HP logo on the lid's center is the only flourish to the spartan but elegant design.Click to enlargeThe interior deck is constructed from the same gunmetal-colored aluminum as the lid. Just above the keyboard on the left is a light-gray power button, while buttons for Calculator, HP QuickWeb, Mute, and Wi-Fi and are found in the top-right corner.

The fingerprint reader sits directly below the keyboard in the bottom-right corner.At 8 pounds and 15 x 10.1 x 1.3 inches, the EliteBook 8560w is a beast given the 15.6-inch screen size, but this laptop is crammed full of heavy-duty components. Still, the system manages to make the 6.2-pound, 14.7 x 9.7 x 1.4-inch Lenovo look absolutely svelte.Keyboard and TouchpadThe EliteBook 8560w's backlit, island-style keyboard has a full number pad and spans the expanse of the notebook's interior with only a quarter inch on either side. The keys felt springy and responsive, and we were able to reach our typical score of 50 wpm on the Ten Thumbs Typing Test. However, we had a 4-percent error rate, slightly higher than our normal 1 percent.Click to enlargeUsing the spacious 4.3 x 2-inch Synaptics touchpad was an effortless experience. The chemically strengthened glass touchpad took the worst our sometimes-sweaty fingers could throw at it and remained smudge-free. Multitouch gestures such as two-finger and three-finger flick were smooth, but we noticed some stuttering while using pinch-to-zoom.

Click to enlargeClick to enlargeWhile the orange pointing stick on the EliteBook 8560w was fairly accurate, we felt a significant amount of slippage using the concave nub and its raised points. Lenovo's TrackPoint continues to be the gold standard for pointing sticks, providing both accuracy and comfort.Not only does the 8560w have two sets of mouse buttons, but each set has a third middle button, which can be used in conjunction with the trackpad to scroll. Nice, but they feel a little redundant given multitouch gestures, and we found ourselves consistently mistaking the center scrolling button for the right one.HeatDespite its imposing stature, the EliteBook managed to stay relatively cool. After we streamed a Hulu video for 15 minutes, the touchpad and the space between the G and H keys measured 82 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit, respectively. However, the underside registered a toasty 99 degrees, four degrees above what we consider comfortable (95 degrees).DisplayWatching The Avengers YouTube 1080p trailer on the EliteBook 8560w's 15.6-inch LED backlit, anti-glare 1920 x 1080p DreamColor display was spectacular. We saw deep, rich hues of amber and crimson in explosions, and Thor's blood-red cape popped against beautiful shades of obsidian and cobalt as he struck the ground with mighty Mjolnir.Click to enlargeOn the other hand, this is not the brightest screen.

Using an AEMC CA813 lightmeter, we measured a brightness of 230 lux, which is pretty standard for notebooks.DreamColor and External Display SupportThe EliteBook 8560w can connect with up to five displays using AMD Eyefinity technology via the $199 docking station. Also, using HP DreamColor technology, the 8560w can deliver accurate and consistent colors across a range of devices, including monitors, cameras, and printers. DreamColor expands the notebook's color palette to what HP claims is more than a billion color possibilities. The HP Mobile Display Assistant made it a cinch to tweak color, luminance, and gamma settings.AudioMusic played on the EliteBook 8560w was loud and engaging. Powered by SRS Premium Sound, three speakers located on the bottom-front lip of the notebook easily filled a small room.

However, the speakers' downward angle made many of our selected tracks sound flat. While the bass on N.E.R.D.' S 'She Wants To Move' had notable depth and sounded rich, the piano sounded hollow.Ports and WebcamTwo USB 3.0 ports, a DVD burner, a headphone jack, a microphone jack, a smart card Reader, and VGA port sit on the right side of the EliteBook 8560w. The left side houses a USB 2.0 port capable of charging your gadgets, as well as an eSATA/USB 2.0 combo, DisplayPort, Express Card/54, Firewire, Gigabit Ethernet, and a secure lock slot. A modem jack is located on the rear on the right, while a 2-in-1 card reader sits on the front left. The docking connector is on the bottom.Click to enlargeClick to enlargeThe HD webcam captured stills and video in 1280 x 720p using the HP Webcam software.

When we made a Skype call, our caller reported a sharp image and clear audio. The image on our end was slightly grainy at times, but the audio came through loud and clear.PerformanceThe 8560w's quad-core 2.3GHz Intel Core i7-2820QM CPU with 16GB of RAM offers blistering performance that should satisfy the most demanding users. On PCMark Vantage, the 8560w notched 10,323.

That's 2,269 points higher than the 8,054 desktop replacement category average, and better than many gaming systems. The Lenovo ThinkPad W520, powered by a 2.5-GHz Intel Core i7-2920UX CPU, scored 9,909, while the 2.6GHz Intel Core i7-2630QM processor posted a score of 8,470. Even the (Intel Core i7-2920XM overclocked Turbo Boost to 4-GHz, 16GB of DDR3 memory at 1600 MHz, dual Nvidia GeForce GTX 580M GPUs) scored less: 10,182.The 8560w's 500GB, 7,200-rpm hard drive booted the 64-bit version of Windows 7 Professional in 55 seconds, the same time as the ThinkPad W520 and less than the 62-second average. On the LAPTOP File Transfer Test, the 8560w slipped slightly, duplicating 4.97GB of multimedia files in 2 minutes and 51 minutes for a transfer rate of 29.8 MBps. That's lower than the 35.8 MBps desktop replacement average, as well as the Lenovo's rate (31.8 MBps).Graphics PerformanceThe EliteBook 8560w comes with an AMD FirePro M5950 GPU with 1GB of VRAM that's optimized for such workstation applications such as AutoCAD. On 3DMark06, the EliteBook 8560w notched 11,309, just beating the 11,050 average.

The ThinkPad W520's Nvidia Quadro 2000M GPU performed slightly better with a score of 11,683, while the ASUS G53SW-A1's Nvidia GeForce GTX460M with 1.5GB of VRAM blew the competition away with 14,070.When work is done, this HP can easily handle 3D games. When we began playing World of Warcraft on Good at 1920 x 1080, the EliteBook 8560w returned a very strong 100 frames per second. Even with effects set to maximum, gameplay remained smooth at 46 fps. The G53SW-A1 scored 59 fps in this mode, while the ThinkPad W520 scored an impressive 79 fps.The EliteBook 8560w also impressed on Far Cry 2, scoring a whopping 145 fps at 1024 x 768, 46 points above the average.

The G53SW-A1 scored 145 fps, while the W520 got 81 fps. The 8560w's frame rate fell dramatically when we cranked it up to maximum at 1920 x 1080, scoring 39 fps. Both the ThinkPad W520 and the G53SW-A1 took a hit, too, posting 47 and 55 fps, respectively.Battery LifeClick to enlargeDuring the LAPTOP Battery Test (continuous web surfing over Wi-Fi) the 8560w's eight-cell Li-Ion battery clocked in a disappointing 2 hours and 30 minutes, 51 minutes short of the 3:21 desktop replacement average.

The ThinkPad W520's nine-cell Li-Ion battery lasted for an epic 9:05.Software and SecurityHP bundles the EliteBook 8560w with a number of system management and security utilities. HP Power Assistant allowed us to create different power profiles and review a summary of past power usage. We used HP Support Assistant to set up a tune-up designed to preserve system performance, as well as run diagnostic tests.Click to enlargeOne of the more helpful utilities was HP Performance Advisor, which mapped out the inner workings of our notebook in a large colorful diagram. Clicking on a component of the diagram opened into a separate screen, providing a detailed description of the part and a list of drivers that need to be updated.Another useful utility is HP QuickWeb, the instant-on OS. QuickWeb took 15.5 seconds to boot, after which we were able to browse the web via a stripped-down web browser. A Twitter widget let us keep tabs on what our friends were up to while we checked out the latest news via the MSNBC shortcut.

We liked that we were able to access all our photos and images, as well as Skype.Third-party applications include Microsoft Office Starter, My Roxio DVD 2010 SE, Nuance PDF Reader, Skype, and a 60-day free trial of Norton Internet Security.SecurityHP ProtectTools makes it easy to safeguard data. We were able to set up the fingerprint reader-linking it to our Windows login, applications, and our online banking sites-in just 7 minutes. From there we simply used the fingerprint scanner or entered our password to access important data. You can also set up facial recognition and encrypt the hard drive for additional layers of security.Click to enlargeIn case the EliteBook 8560w is lost or stolen, you can remotely wipe the laptop's hard drive using HP Disk Sanitizer. You can also sign up for Computrace's theft-recovery subscription, starting at $20.22 per year.Finally, the 8560w is equipped with Intel's VPro technology, which allows for faster data encryption. It also lets IT departments quickly deploy security patches and unlock encrypted drives.WarrantyThe HP EliteBook 8560w comes with a limited three-year warranty that includes standard parts and labor onsite.

There's also 24/7 toll-free hardware tech support and a one-year limited warranty on the primary battery. See how HP fared in this year's and our.ConfigurationsAs our review unit of the 8560w (2.3GHz Intel Core i7-2820QM CPU, 16GB of RAM, 500GB, 7,200-rpm hard drive, 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 LED backlit display and an AMD FirePro M5950 GPU with 1GB of VRAM) was not a preconfigured model, it costs a very pricey $3,788. The top-of-the-line preconfigured 8560w is $2,199, which gets you a 2-GHz Intel Core i7-2630QM CPU, 8GB of RAM, a 1920 x 1080p display with AMD FirePro M5950 GPU with 1GB of VRAM.The $1,349 base model features a 2.6-GHz Intel Core i5-2410M, 4GB of RAM with a 500GB, 7,200-rpm hard drive, AMD FirePro M5950 GPU with 1GB of VRAM, and a 15.6-inch 1600 x 900 LED backlit display.Click to enlargeConsumers can also choose to add either a 128GB or a 256GB solid state drive for $175 and $500, respectively. Nvidia fans can upgrade to the Nvidia Quadro 1000M GPU ($45) or the Nvidia Quadro 2000M GPU ($145). Both come equipped with 2GB of video memory.VerdictThe HP EliteBook 8560w provides fantastic workstation performance and a gorgeous 1080p display in an attractive and durable package. However, we highly recommend a pre-configured model to our pricey configuration. Some may prefer the Lenovo ThinkPad W520 workstation because it offers much longer battery life along with a better pointing stick.

Hp Elitebook 8560w User Manual

But if you want a more modern design and better audio quality to go along with your muscle, the EliteBook 8560w is a smart choice.