Toshiba a55-s106 Specification Guide

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TOSHIBA                                             
Satellite
® A55 Series 
Feature Model(s):    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Part Numbers 
Satellite A55-S326 
PSA50U-03C021 
Pentium M Processor 725/15.0”XGA/512MB/60GB/DVD SuperMulti/Mdm/LAN/Wi-Fi/WinXP Home 
Satellite A55-S3261 
PSA50U-03C022 
Pentium M Processor 725/15.0”XGA/512MB/60GB/DVD SuperMulti/Mdm/LAN/Wi-Fi/WinXP Pro 
 
 
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Product Highlights 
Performance 
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Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology  
• 
512MB of Main Memory  
Great Features 
• 60GB
1
 hard disk drive 
• 
DVD SuperMulti multi-function drive 
• 
15.0” XGA TFT active matrix display
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Get On-Line 
• 
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-S326) 
• 
Microsoft
® Windows XP Professional pre-installed (A55-
S3261) 
CPU & Chipset 
• 
Intel® Centrino® mobile technology 
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Intel® Pentium® M Processor 725™ 
ƒ 1.60GHz
4
, 2MB L2 cache, 400MHz Front Side Bus 
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Intel® 855GM Chipset 
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Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG 
Memory 
• 
512MB 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:  60GB
1
 hard disk drive, Enhanced IDE 
(ATA-6) interface, 4200rpm drive rotation; 9.5mm height, Service 
Removable 
• 
DVD SuperMulti multi-function Drive:  Enhanced IDE (ATAPI) 
Interface; Maximum speed:  CD-ROM (24x), CD-R(16x), CD-
RW(8x), DVD-ROM(8x), DVD-R(4x), DVD-RW(2x), DVD+R(2.4x), 
DVD+RW(2.4x), DVD-RAM(2x); Additional compatibility: CD-
ROM (read), CD-R (read/write), CD-RW (read/rewrite), DVD-
ROM (read), DVD-R (read/write), DVD-RW (read/rewrite), DVD+R 
(read/write), DVD+RW (read/rewrite), DVD-RAM (read/write); 
Service removable 
Graphics/Video 
• 
15.0” TFT XGA LCD
2
, display supports up to 16M colors at 
1024x768 
• 
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 
• 
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 
• 
Integrated Wireless LAN (Intel 802.11bg)
3
 
Ports 
• 
RGB (monitor) port 
• 
3 Universal Serial Bus ports (USB) 
• 
TV-Out port (S-video) 
• 
RJ-45 LAN port 
• 
RJ-11 modem port 
• 
i.Link™ port (IEEE 1394) 
Physical Description 
• 
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 
• 
STAC9750TG Codec Chip; Software Sound   
• 
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
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• 
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™)
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• 
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 
                            
                  
                            
           
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 
• 
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