HP EliteBook 850 G8 Laptop User Manual

EliteBook 850 G8 Laptop
User Manual

Operating systems

NOTE: Some devices for academic use automatically update to Windows 10 Pro Education with the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. Features vary.
Windows 10 Pro 64 (recommended by HP) Windows 10 Home 64
Windows 10 Home Single Language 64 Windows 10 Enterprise 64 (Volume Licensing Agreement) Windows 10 Enterprise 64 (web support)
NOTE: Not all features are available in all editions or versions of Windows. Systems might require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, software or BIOS update to take full advantage of Windows functionality. Windows 10 automatic updates are always enabled. ISP fees might apply and additional requirements might apply over time for updates.
Preinstalled (other)| FreeDOS 1.2

NOTE: In accordance with Microsoft support policy, HP does not support the Windows 8 or Windows 7 operating system on products configured with Intel and AMD 7th  generation or later processors, or provide any Windows 8 or Windows 7 drivers.

Processors

Intel Turbo Boost Technology 12 MB cache, 4 cores
Intel Core i5-1135G7 Processor| 2.4 GHz Base frequency, up to 4.2 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 8 MB cache, 4 cores
Chipset| Integrated with processor

NOTE: Multicore is designed to improve the performance of certain software products. Not all customers or software applications necessarily benefit from use of this technology. Performance and clock frequency vary depending on application workload and hardware and software configurations. Intel numbering is not a measurement of higher performance. Processor speed denotes maximum performance mode; processors run at lower speeds in battery optimization mode.

Memory

Supports dual-channel memory
The system runs at 3200 MT/s
Featturre| Dessccrriipttiion
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Configurations| 64 GB DDR4-3200 SDRAM (2 x 32 GB)
32 GB DDR4-3200 SDRAM (2 x 16 GB)
16 GB DDR4-3200 SDRAM (1 x 16 GB)
16 GB DDR4-3200 SDRAM (2 x 8 GB)
8 GB DDR4-3200 SDRAM (1 x 8 GB)
8 GB DDR4-3200 SDRAM (2 x 4 GB)
4 GB DDR4-3200 SDRAM (1 x 4 GB)
Maximum| 64 GB

NOTE: Due to the non-industry standard nature of some third-party memory modules, we recommend HP branded memory to ensure compatibility. If memory speeds are mixed, the system performs at the lower memory speed.

Graphics

NOTE: Intel Iris Xe Graphics capabilities require a system to be configured with Intel Core i5 or i7 processors and dual channel memory.
Discrete| NVIDIA GeForce MX450 N18S-G5
Supported| HD decode, DX12, HDMI 2.0b, and HDCP 2.3
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Networking/communication

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (2×2) and Bluetooth 5 combo, non-vPro
NOTE: Wi-Fi 6 is backward compatible with prior 802.11 specs. Wireless access point and Internet service is required and is not included.
The availability of public wireless access points is limited. The specifications for the 802.11 WLAN are draft specifications and are not final. If the final specifications differ from the draft specifications, it might affect the ability of the notebook to communicate with other 802.11 WLAN devices.
WWAN| Intel MXM 7360 LTE-Advanced Cat 9
NOTE: WWAN module is an optional feature, requires factory configuration, and requires a separately purchased service contract. Check with the service provider for coverage and availability in your area.
Connection speeds might vary due to location, environment, network conditions, and other factors. LTE is not available on all products, in all countries/regions.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 5G Cat 20
NOTE: 5G module is an optional feature that must be configured at purchase. Requires activation and separately purchased service contract. Check with the service provider for coverage and availability in your area.
Connection, upload, and download speeds vary due to network, location, environment, network conditions, and other factors. 5G is not available on all products, in all countries/regions. Backward compatible
| to 4G LTE and 3G HSPA technologies. 5G module is planned to be available in select countries/regions.
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NFC| HP Module with NXP NFC Controller NPC300 12C NCI (sold separately or as an optional feature)
Miracast| Yes

Display

250 nits, 45% NTSC (1920 x 1080)
39.62 cm (15.6 in) diagonal FHD bent, anti-glare UWVA eDP, 250 nits, 45% NTSC for HD camera (1920 x 1080)
39.62 cm (15.6 in) diagonal FHD bent, anti-glare UWVA eDP, 250 nits, 45% NTSC for HD and IR camera (1920 x 1080)
39.62 cm (15.6 in) diagonal FHD bent, anti-glare UWVA eDP, 250 nits, 45% NTSC for WWAN (1920 x 1080)
39.62 cm (15.6 in) diagonal FHD bent, anti-glare UWVA eDP, 250 nits, 45% NTSC for HD camera for WWAN (1920 x 1080)
39.62 cm (15.6 in) diagonal FHD bent, anti-glare UWVA eDP, 250 nits, 45% NTSC for HD and IR camera for WWAN (1920 x 1080)
39.62 cm (15.6 in) diagonal FHD bent, anti-glare UWVA eDP and PSR, 400 nits, 100% sRGB, Low Power Ambient Light Sensor for HD and IR Camera (1920 x 1080)
39.62 cm (15.6 in) diagonal FHD bent, anti-glare UWVA eDP and PSR, 400 nits, 100% sRGB, Low Power Ambient Light Sensor for HD and IR Camera for
| WWAN (1920 x 1080)
39.62 cm (15.6 in) diagonal UHD bent, anti-glare UWVA eDP and PSR, 400 nits, 100% sRGB, Low Power Ambient Light Sensor for HD and IR Camera (1920 x 1080)
39.62 cm (15.6 in) diagonal UHD bent, anti-glare UWVA eDP and PSR, 400 nits, 100% sRGB, Low Power Ambient Light Sensor for HD and IR Camera for WWAN (1920 x 1080)
39.62 cm (15.6 in) diagonal FHD bent, anti-glare UWVA eDP and PSR, 1000 nits, 100% sRGB with HP Sure View Reflect integrated privacy screen, Ambient Light Sensor for HD camera (1920 x 1080)
39.62 cm (15.6 in) diagonal FHD bent, anti-glare UWVA eDP and PSR, 1000 nits, 100% sRGB with HP Sure View Reflect integrated privacy screen, Ambient Light Sensor for HD and IR camera (1920 x 1080)
39.62 cm (15.6 in) diagonal FHD bent, anti-glare UWVA eDP and PSR, 1000 nits, 100% sRGB with HP Sure View Reflect integrated privacy screen, Ambient Light Sensor for HD camera for WWAN (1920 x 1080)
39.62 cm (15.6 in) diagonal FHD bent, anti-glare UWVA eDP and PSR, 1000 nits, 100% sRGB with HP Sure View Reflect integrated privacy screen, Ambient Light Sensor for HD and IR camera for WWAN (1920 x 1080)
NOTE: HP Sure View integrated privacy screen is an optional feature that must be configured at purchase and is designed to function in landscape orientation.
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Touch display| 39.62 cm (15.6 in) diagonal FHD bent, anti-glare UWVA eDP, 250 nits, 45% NTSC for HD and IR camera Touch on Panel (1920 x 1080)
39.62 cm (15.6 in) diagonal FHD bent, anti-glare UWVA eDP, 250 nits, 45% NTSC for HD and IR camera for WWAN Touch on Panel (1920 x 1080)
HDMI 2.0| Supports resolutions up to 4K at 60 Hz (cable sold separately)

NOTE: High-definition (HD) content is required to view high-definition images. Resolutions are dependent upon monitor capability and resolution and color depth settings.

Storage/drives

256 GB PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe M.2 TLC SSD
512 GB PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe M.2 TLC SSD
1 TB PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe M.2 TLC SSD
2 TB PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe M.2 TLC SSD
256 GB PCIe NVMe Value M.2 SSD
512 GB PCIe NVMe Value M.2 SSD
512 GB PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe M.2 OPAL2 SED TLC SSD
256 GB PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe M.2 OPAL2 SED TLC SSD
512 GB PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 QLC SSD with 32 GB
Intel Optane Memory

NOTE: For solid-state drives or hard drives, GB = 1 billion bytes; TB = 1 trillion bytes. The actual formatted capacity is less. Up to 30 GB (for Windows 10) is reserved for system recovery software.

Ports/slots

Gbps is not available)
| NOTE: High-definition (HD) content is required to view high-definition images.
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Sensors| Ambient light sensor (select models only) Hall Sensor

Keyboards/pointing devices/function keys

Taps enabled as default
Microsoft Precision Touchpad default gestures support
Function keys| Function keys
F1 – Display switching
F2 – Blank or Privacy (with LED) F3 – Brightness down
F4 – Brightness up F5 – Audio mute
F6 – Volume down
| F7 – Volume up
F8 – Microphone mute
F9 – Blank or backlight toggle F10 – Insert
F11 – Airplane Mode
F12 – HP Programmable Key Print Screen
Power Button (with LED)
Hidden functions
Fn + R – Break
Fn + S – System Rq Fn + C – Scroll Lock
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Software/security

processors)
HP Sure Start Gen5 (available on select platforms with 8th generation processors)
HP DriveLock/HP Automatic DriveLock BIOS Update via Network
Power On Authentication
Feature| Dessccrriipttiion
BIOS| HP BIOSphere Gen6 (available on select platforms with 8th generation processors)
HP Sure Start Gen5 (available on select platforms with 8th generation processors)
HP DriveLock/HP Automatic DriveLock BIOS Update via Network
Power On Authentication
Feature| Dessccrriipttiion
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| Master Boot Record Security
Secure Erase (methods outlined in the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-88)
Pre-boot Authentication Absolute Persistence Module
NOTE: Absolute agent is activated when customers activate a purchased subscription. Subscriptions can be purchased for terms ranging multiple years. Service is limited, check with Absolute for availability outside the U.S. The Absolute Recovery Guarantee is a limited warranty. Certain conditions apply. Data Delete is an optional service provided by Absolute Software. If utilized, the Recovery Guarantee is null and void. In order to use the Data Delete service, customers must first sign a Pre-Authorization Agreement and either obtain a PIN or purchase one or more RSA SecurID tokens from Absolute Software.
Communication/Connectivity| HP Connection Optimizer
HP Value add software| HP Hotkey Support
HP Sure Recover Gen4 (requires internet connection and not for systems with multiple drives)
HP Pro Security Edition (select models) HP Sure Click
HP Sure Sense
HP Sure Start Gen6 HP Sure Run Gen4
Feature| Dessccrriipttiion
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| HP Sure Admin
HP Recovery Manager
HP Sure Sense (requires Windows) HP Image Assistant
HP Device Access Manager
HP Support Assistant (requires Windows and internet access) HP Noise Cancellation software
HP QuickDrop
HP Touchpoint Customizer HP Power Manager
HP WorkWell my
Tile App (for Windows 10)
Microsoft products| Buy Office (sold separately)
Manageability| HP Driver packs (available for download)
HP BIOS Configuration Utility (BCU) (available for download) HP Client Catalog (available for download)
HP Client Management Script Library (available for download)
HP Management Integration Kit Gen4 (available for download)
Feature| Dessccrriipttiion
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| NOTE: For more information about manageability software, go to the HP Client Management Solutions webpage.
Security| HP Client Security Manager Gen6 (requires Windows and is available on select platforms)
HP Fingerprint Sensor (sold separately or as an optional feature)
Microsoft Defender (opt-in and internet connection required for updates)
For Windows 10, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 (Infineon SLB9670)
Common Criteria EAL4+ Certified
Other standard security features| Setup password (via BIOS)
Support for chassis padlocks and cable lock devices

Power

HP Smart 45 W External AC power adapter
HP Smart 45 W External AC power adapter; 2-prong (Japan only) HP Smart 65 W External AC power adapter
| HP Smart 65 W EM External AC power adapter HP Smart 65 W USB Type-C adapter
Power cords
3-wire plug – 1 m (3.28 ft) 2-wire plug – 1 m (3.28 ft)
NOTE: Availability might vary by country/region.
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Primary battery|

HP Long Life 3-cell, 56 Wh Li-ion
Support HP Fast Charge (up to 50% in 30 minutes with 65 W AC adapter)
NOTE: Actual battery Watt-hours (Wh) varies from design capacity. Battery capacity naturally decreases with shelf life, time, usage, environment, temperature, system configuration, loaded apps, features, power management settings, and other factors. The battery is internal and not replaceable by the customer. Serviceable by warranty. Recharges the battery up to 50% within 30 minutes when the system is off or in standby mode. A power adapter with a minimum capacity of 65 Watts is required.
After charging has reached 50% capacity, charging returns to normal.
Charging time might vary +/-10% due to System tolerance.

Physical specifications

Starting at 1.69 kg (3.72 lb)
Touch
| Starting at 1.74 kg (3.84 lb)
NOTE: Weight varies by configuration and components.
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Dimensions (W x D x H)| 35.94 x 23.67 x 1.90 cm (14.15 x 9.2 x 0.75 in)

References

• HP EliteBook 850 G8 Notebook PC Specifications | HP® Customer Support

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