Media Slots
7-in-1 Media Reader
Supports SD (Secure Digital), MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick
Pro, Memory Stick Duo*, Smart Media, card
*NOTE:
Memory Stick Duo Adapters are required and sold separately. Inserting a Memory Stick Duo Card
directly into your notebook could damage the memory card and/or notebook.
Storage
Hard Drives
60-, 80-, 100, 120-GB 5400 rpm SMART SATA
80-, 100-GB 7200 rpm SMART SATA
NOTE:
These hard drives are customer removable and will withstand multiple insertion/removal cycles. Up
to 8 GB is reserved for the system recovery software.
HP Mobile Data
Protection System 3D
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.
Fixed Optical Drives
DVD/CD-RW Combo
DVD+/-RW SuperMulti with Double Layer
LightScribe DVD+/-RW with Double Layer
Interfaces
PC Card Slot
One – Type I/II
Smart Card Reader
One
External Monitor
One – VGA
External Microphone
One
Headphone/Line out
One
Power Connector
One
RJ-11
(Modem)
One
RJ-45
(NIC)
One
Ambient Light Sensor
One
IEEE 1394a Port
(4-pin)
One
S-Video TV Out
One (Support for NTSC/PAL)
USB 2.0
Four
Docking Connector
One
Accessory Battery
Connector
One
LED Status Indicators
Twelve
QuickSpecs
HP Compaq nx9420 Notebook PC
Standard Features
DA - 12427 North America — Version 22 — October 5, 2007
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