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TOSHIBA 

Satellite

 1955 Series 

Look no further for the ultimate desktop computer replacement

 

 

Feature Model(s):                                      Part Numbers  

Satellite 1955-S805 

P4 

2530/16.0”SXGA/512MB/60GB/DVD-R/RW/Mdm/LAN/WinXP 

Home 

    PS197U-000LEV 

 

Satellite 1955-S806 

P4 

2530/16.0”SXGA/512MB/60GB/DVD-R/RW/Mdm/LAN//WinXP 

Pro 

     PS197U-000LE6 

 

 

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Product Highlights 

Power and Performance 

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Intel® Pentium® 4 2.53GHz processor**  

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60GB* hard disk drive 

• 

512MB of Main Memory 

Intense Multimedia 

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Stunning 16.0” SXGA active-matrix display 

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32MB DDR NVIDIA® GeForce4™ 440 Go video memory 

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DVD-R/RW multi-function drive 

Fits your Lifestyle 

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Integrated  V.92/56K modem 

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Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN 

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Optional Upgrade:  

Integrated 802.11b Wireless LAN module 

System Characteristics 

CPU 

(See CPU Disclaimer)

 

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Intel® Pentium® 4 2.53GHz processor

**

 

L2 Cache 

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512KB Level 2 Cache Memory integrated on die  

• 

533MHz Processor System Bus Clock Speed  

Memory 

• 

512MB SDRAM 

(Expandable to 1024MB) – 

(Both slots may be 

occupied)

 

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Expansion memory:  SODIMM, PC2100 DDR, 2.5V 

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Data/Address Bus Width; 64-bit/32-bit 

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Intel 845PE + ICH4 Chipset 

Mass Storage 

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Primary Hard Disk Drive

:  60GB* hard disk drive, Enhanced IDE 

(ATA-5), 4200rpm, 9.5mm height, 0.2lbs, service removable 

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DVD-R/RW

:  Read:  CD-ROM, CD-R(24x); CD-RW(12x); DVD-

ROM(8x); DVD-R, DVD-RW(4x); DVD-RAM(1x); Write:  CD-
R(16x); CD-RW(10x); DVD-R(1x); DVD-RW(1x); Compatibility:  
CD-ROM, CD-R(read/write), CD-RW(read/re-write), DVD-ROM, 
DVD-R(read/write), DVD-RW(read/write), DVD Multi (Read only); 
Service removable 

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Software Decoder:  InterVideo® (WinDVD™) 

Graphics/Video 

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16.0” SXGA active-matrix display; internal display supports up to 
16M colors at 1280 x 1024 

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NVIDIA GeForce4 440 Go 

graphics controller; 32MB DDR 

external video memory 

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Direct 3D support; OpenGL Support; Direct Video & Direct MPEG 
(both supported by software only) 

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External Color Support/Refresh rate: 
800 x 600; 120Hz @16M (depending on CRT) 
1024 x 768;  120Hz @16M (depending on CRT) 
1280 x 1024;  120Hz @16M (depending on CRT) 
1600 x 1200;  100Hz @16M (depending on CRT) 
1920 x 1440;    75Hz @16M (depending on CRT) 
2048 x 1536;    60Hz @16M (depending on CRT) 

Input Devices 

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Keyboard:  

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

stroke, 6mm height; Dedicated Windows

 & Application keys 

support; 

TouchPad

 pointing device; Scroll function; TouchPad 

On/Off utility              

 

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CD Control Function: 

Play/Pause, Stop, Previous, Skip/Next, 

Mode Control Switch (CD/DVD)

 

Expandability 

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2 memory slots 

(Both slots may be occupied)                                    

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2 PC Card slots support 2 Type II or 1 Type III PC Cards 

Communications 

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

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Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN 

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Optional upgrade:  

Integrated 802.11b Wireless LAN module 

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.                    

Ports 

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RGB (monitor) port 

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Parallel port 

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3 Universal Serial Bus ports (2.0) 

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i-LINK™ (IEEE 1394) port 

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Infrared port 

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TV-Out (S-Video)  

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RJ-45 LAN port 

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RJ-11 modem port

 

Physical Description 

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Dimensions (LxWxH):  13.6” x 12.9” x 2.2” 

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Weight:  

9.34

 lbs   

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LED Indicators:  Power, Power Save Mode, HDD, CD/DVD-ROM, 
DC-IN, Caps Lock, Arrow, Numeric, Main Battery Charging Status 
(on Sub LCD),  System Sleep / Suspend status, Wireless 
Communication switch

 

Sound 

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Realtek ALC202A Codec Chip, Software sound 

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16-bit stereo, Windows Sound System; SoundBlaster

 Pro 

compatible (in DOS box only) 

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Built-in Stereo speakers 

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3D sound support with HRTF 3D positional audio; Direct 3D 
Sound (supported by sound driver); DirectSound and DirectMusic 
(supported by hardware acceleration); Full Duplex and MIDI (play 
back) support, 64 voices 

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Sound Volume (by hardware volume) 

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Ports:  

External Microphone port, headphone port,  

 

Power Supply 

• 

AC Adapter:  

90W AC Adapter, 100-240V / 50-60Hz frequency 

(Universal) input voltage, 19V x 4.74A Output.                                   

Dimensions (LxWxH):  

 5.1” x  2.2” x 1.1” 

• 

Weight:  

1.1lbs 

• 

Battery Pack:  

12-cell, rechargeable, removable Lithium Ion 

(Graphite) battery, 14.8V x 5850mAh                                          

 

• 

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

 

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Battery life:  Up to 2.26H;  Recharge time(Off/On):  
4.0H/4.0~12.0H                                                                                  
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 
information that shipped with your computer or visit 

www.accessories.toshiba.com

 

Security 

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Slot for Kensington Cable lock, HDD and memory (by screw 
only), Built-in Modem/LAN (screw only), User Power-on 
password, Supervisor password, Setup Security, Screen Blank 
(by Hotkey), Screen Saver by software

 

Bios 

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ACPI, PnP, VESA, DPMS, DDC, SM BIOS, PCI BIOS support

 

 

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