TOSHIBA
Satellite
®
A55 Series
Feature Model(s):
Part Numbers
Satellite A55-S306
PSA50U-03T02E
Pentium M Processor 715/15.0”XGA/256MB/40GB/DVD-CDRW/Mdm/LAN/Wi-Fi/WinXP Home
Satellite A55-S3061
PSA50U-03T030
Pentium M Processor 715/15.0”XGA/256MB/40GB/DVD-CDRW/Mdm/LAN/Wi-Fi/WinXP Pro
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Product Highlights
Performance
•
Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology
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256MB of Main Memory
Great Features
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40GB
1
hard disk drive
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DVD-ROM/CDRW multi-function drive
•
15.0” XGA TFT active matrix display
2
Get On-Line
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Integrated V.92/56K modem
•
Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN
•
Integrated Wireless LAN (802.11bg)
3
System Characteristics
Operating System
•
Microsoft
®
Windows® XP Home
pre-installed
(A55-S306)
•
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
pre-installed
(A55-
S3061)
CPU & Chipset
•
Intel® Centrino® mobile technology
o
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 715
1.50GHz
4
, 2MB L2 cache, 400MHz Front Side Bus
o
Intel® 855GM + ICH4-M Chipset
o
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG
Memory
•
256MB expandable to 1024MB (
Both slots may be occupied.
)
o
Data/Address Bus Width: 64bit/32bit
•
Optional available expansion memory modules:
256MB/512MB/1024MB, SODIMM; Memory compatible with
PC2700 DDR333
Mass Storage/Optical Drive
•
Primary Hard Disk Drive
: 40GB
1
hard disk drive, Enhanced IDE
(ATA-6) interface, 4200rpm drive rotation; 9.5mm height, Service
Removable
•
DVD-ROM/CDRW Multi-function Drive
: Enhanced IDE (ATAPI)
Interface; Maximum speed: CD-ROM (24x), CD-R(24x), CD-
RW(24x), DVD-ROM(8x); Additional compatibility: DVD-R (read
only), DVD-RW (read only), DVD-RAM (read only); Service
removable
Graphics/Video
•
15.0” TFT XGA LCD
2
, display supports up to 16M colors at
1024x768
2
•
Intel® 855GM integrated graphics controller; 32MB shared DDR
SDRAM video memory
•
DirectX8 supported by hardware and DirectX9 supported by
software
•
Supported external resolution/color/maximum external refresh
rate:
640 x 480
16bit/32bit colors 60/75/85/100Hz
800 x 600
16bit/32bit colors
60/75/85/100Hz
1024 x 768 16bit/32bit colors
60/75/85/100Hz
1280 x 1024 16bit/32bit colors
60/75/85/100Hz
1400 x 1050 16bit/32bit colors
60/75/85Hz
1600 x 1200 16bit/32bit colors
60/75/85Hz
1920 x 1440 16bit/32bit colors
60Hz
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
•
CD Control Function:
Play/Pause, Stop/Eject, Previous,
Skip/Next
(Only works when system is turned on)
Expandability
•
2 Memory slots (
Both memory slots may be occupied.
)
•
1 PC Card slot supports 1 Type II PC Card
Communications
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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
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Integrated Wireless LAN (Intel 802.11bg)
3
Ports
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RGB (monitor) port
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3 Universal Serial Bus ports (USB)
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TV-Out port (S-video)
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RJ-45 LAN port
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RJ-11 modem port
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i.Link™ port (IEEE 1394)
Physical Description
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Dimensions (LxWxH): 13.3” x 10.8” x 1.58” (with feet)
•
Weight: 5.9 lbs – 6.83lbs
5
•
LED Indicators: Power/Power Save Mode/ System
Sleep/Suspend status, HDD, DC-IN, Caps Lock, Arrow, Numeric,
Main Battery Charging Status, Wireless Communication switch
Sound
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STAC9750TG Codec Chip; Software Sound
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Built-in stereo speakers; Sound Volume (by dial), Direct 3D
Sound / DirectSound / DirectMusic (supported by driver); MIDI
Support; Sound Volume (by Dial); Full Duplex Support
•
Ports:
External microphone port (monaural), headphone port
(stereo)
Power Supply
•
AC Adapter:
60W external AC Adapter, 100-240V / 50-60Hz
frequency (Universal) input voltage, 15V x 4A Output.
Dimensions (LxWxH):
4.51” x 1.94” x 1.14”
Weight:
starting at 0.58lbs
5
•
Battery Pack:
6-cell, rechargeable, removable Lithium Ion (Li-
Ion) battery, 10.8V x 4440mAh
•
Dimensions (LxWxH):
8.15” x 1.77” x 0.79”
•
Weight:
starting at 0.73lbs
5
•
Battery Saver (in Windows XP): Stand by, HDD Auto Off, Display
Auto Off, Throttling, Hibernation
•
Battery life (main batt): Up to 3:54 (hours:minutes, as measured
by MobileMark™)
6
•
Recharge time (main off/on): Approx 5-11H(on)/ 2.5H(off)
Battery life may vary depending on product model, configuration, 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, see the
accessories that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba website at
www.accessories.toshiba.com
Security
•
Slot for computer lock, HDD and memory (each by 1 screw), Main
Battery Pack (sliding lock), User Power-on password, HDD
password (by help of utility), Screen Blank (by Hotkey), Keyboard
Lock (by Hotkey), Screen Saver (by software)
Bios
•
TSETUP, APM, ACPI, PnP, VESA, DPMS, DDC, SM BIOS, PCI
BIOS support
Additional Software
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Microsoft® Works
•
Microsoft® Office OneNote™ 2003
•
Software Decoder: InterVideo® (Win-DVD™ 5)
•
Sonic® Solutions Drive Letter Access (DLA)
•
Sonic® Solutions RecordNow!™ Basic
•
ArcSoft® ShowBiz® DVD Version 1.3
•
Intuit® Quicken® New User Edition 2004
•
Norton AntiVirus™ 2004 – w/3-Month Subscription
•
AOL® (3 –Month offer)
AOL OFFER DETAILS: Availability may be limited, especially during peak times. TO
