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Satellite

®

 A15 Series 

Feature Model(s):                                           Part Numbers 

Satellite A15-S1292  

Cel2400/14.1”XGA/256MB/30GB/DVD-CDRW/Mdm/LAN/WinXP Home 

 

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Product Highlights 

Performance 

 

Intel® Celeron® Processor at 2.40GHz   

 

256MB of Main Memory (Expandable to 1024MB) 

Great Features 

 

30GB* hard disk drives 

 

DVD-ROM/CDRW multi-function drive 

 

14.1”  TFT active-matrix screen display 

Get On-Line 

 

Integrated  V.92/56K modem 

 

Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN 

 

System Characteristics 

CPU    

(See CPU Performance Disclaimer)** 

 

Intel® Celeron® processor at 2.40GHz**  

L2 Cache 

 

256KB Level 2 cache memory integrated on die  

 

400MHz Processor System Bus Clock Speed 

Memory 

 

256MB (1 DIMM) expandable to 1024MB (

Both slots may be 

occupied

)  

 

Expansion memory:  128MB/256MB/512MB, SODIMM, PC2100 

DDR SDRAM  

 

Data/Address Bus Width:

 64bit/32bit 

 

Intel® 852GM Chipset

 

Mass Storage/Optical Drive 

 

Primary Hard Disk Drive

:  30GB* hard disk drives, Enhanced IDE 

(ATA-5) interface, 4200rpm drive rotation; 9.5mm height, 0.2lbs, 
Service Removable 

 

DVD-ROM/CDRW Multi-function Drive

:  Enhanced IDE (ATAPI) 

Interface; Maximum speed:  CD-R(24x), CD-RW(10x), CD-
ROM(24x), DVD-ROM(8x); Compatibility:  CD-ROM, CD-R 
(read/write), CD-RW (read/re-write), DVD-ROM, DVD-R (read 
only), DVD-RW (read only); Service removable 

 

Software Decoder:  InterVideo (WinDVD®) 

Graphics/Video 

 

14.1” TFT active-matrix display****; internal display supports up to 

16M colors at 1024 x 768  

 

Intel® 852GM Integrated graphics controller; 32MB

 

internal shared 

video memory 

 

Direct 3D support and DirectVideo  

 

External Color Support/Refresh rate:                                                   

 

640 x 480:    

 

60/75/85/100Hz Non-Interlaced @16M 

 

 

 

800 x 600;             60/75/85/100Hz Non-Interlaced @16M                  

 

 

 

1024 x 768;           60/75/85/100Hz Non-Interlaced @16M                  

 

 

 

1280 x 1024;         60/75/85/100Hz Non-Interlaced @16M 

 

 

 

1600 x 1200;         60/75/85Hz Non-Interlaced @16M 

 

 

 

1920 x 1440;         60/Hz Non-Interlaced @16M 

Input Devices 
Keyboard:  

Full sized 85 keys with 12 function keys, 2.7mm key stroke, 

6mm height; Dedicated  Windows

®

 keys support; HotKey function; 

TouchPad pointing device 

 

Expandability 

 

2 Memory slots – 

Both slots may be occupied

 

 

1 PC Card slot support 1 Type II PC Card 

Communications 

 

Integrated V.92/56K modem; Data and fax support 

Due to FCC limitations, speeds of 53kbps are the maximum permissible 
transmission rates during Download.  Actual data transmission speeds will 
vary depending on line conditions. 

 

Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN 

Ports 

 

ECP parallel printer port 

 RGB 

(monitor) 

port 

 

2 Universal Serial Bus ports (USB) 

 

RJ-45 LAN Port 

 

RJ-11 modem port 

Physical Description 

 Dimensions 

(LxWxH): 

 13.0” x 11.5” x 1.5” 

 

Weight:  6.3lbs  

 

LED Indicators:  Power, Power Save Mode, HDD, CD/DVD-ROM, 

DC-IN, Caps Lock, Arrow, Numeric, Main Battery Charging 
Status, System Sleep / Suspend status, Wireless Communication 
switch

 

Sound 

 

Analog Devices AD1981 Codec Chip; Software Sound; Sound 

Blaster Pro compatibility  

 

Built-in stereo speakers; Direct 3D Sound, DirectSound (supported 

by driver) and DirectMusic; MIDI Support; Sound Volume (by 
Dial);                                                                                                    

Ports:  

External Microphone port, headphone port 

Power Supply 

 

AC Adapter:  

75W external AC Adapter, 100-240V / 50-60Hz 

frequency (Universal) input voltage,       15V x  4A Output.                

Dimensions (LxWxH):  

 5.3” x 2.0” x 1.1                                           

Weight: 

0.8lbs 

 

Battery Pack:  

6-cell, rechargeable, removable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) 

battery, 3600mAh                           

 

 

Battery Saver (in Windows XP):  Stand by, HDD Auto Off, Display 

Auto Off, Throttling, Hibernation

 

 

Battery life (main batt):  3:32H ***

 

 

Recharge time (main off/on):  2.6H/4-11H+                                          

Battery life may vary depending on applications, power management 
settings and features utilized.  Recharge time varies depending on usage.  
Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power.  After a 
period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum 
capacity and will need to be replaced.  This is normal for all batteries.  To 
purchase a new battery pack or see information on accessories shipping 
with your computer, visit the Toshiba website at 

www.accessories.toshiba.com

Security 

 

Slot for computer lock, Main Battery Pack (sliding lock), HDD 

(three screws) and memory (by screw only), User Power-on 
password, Setup Security (by help of SVPW utility), CPU serial 
No. security (By help of SVPW utility), Keyboard Lock (by 
HotKey), Screen Blank (by Hotkey), Screen Saver (by software)

 

Bios 

 

TSETUP,  APM, ACPI,  PnP, VESA, DPMS, DDC, SM BIOS, PC 

BIOS  support

 

Operating System 

 

Microsoft

®

 Windows XP Home

 pre-installed      

 

 

Windows 2000 component drivers on the web

 

Additional Software 

 

Microsoft® Works

 

 

Toshiba Notebook Maximizer 

 

Intuit® Quicken® New User Edition 2003 

 

Norton® AntiVirus™ 2003 – w/3 Month Subscription 

 

AOL® (3 –Month offer) 

AOL OFFER DETAILS: Availability may be limited, especially during peak 
times.  TO AVOID BEING CHARGED A MONTHLY  

MEMBERSHIP FEE, 

SIMPLY CANCEL BEFORE THE THREE-MONTH PROMOTIONAL 
PERIOD ENDS.  Premium services carry   surcharges and communication 
surcharges may apply, including AK, even during promotional period.  
Members may incur   telephone charges on their phone bill, depending on 
their location and calling plan, even during promotional period.  Available to  
new AOL members in the United States, age 18 or older; a major credit card 
or checking account is required. 

 

Adobe® Acrobat Reader  

 

AT&T® Worldnet® Service – 1 Month FREE 

Telephone access and other charges and other terms and conditions may 
apply.  Offer available to new customers only.  Offer   expires 4/30/04.

 

 

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