Toshiba Satellite A10-S177, Satellite A10-S178, Satellite A10 Small Business Series Specifications

TOSHIBA

Satellite A10 Series

Great Features and Performance at a value price

Feature Model(s): Part Numbers

Satellite A10-S177

P42200/15.0”XGA/256MB/40GB/DVD-CDRW/Mdm/LAN/WinXP Pro PSA10U-01SVS7

Satellite A10-S178

P42200/15.0”XGA/256MB/40GB/DVD-CDRW/Mdm/LAN/WinXP Home PSA10U-01SVS3

Satellite A10 Small Business Series

P42200/15.0”XGA/256MB/40GB/DVD-CDRW/Mdm/LAN/WinXP Pro/Office XP Professional PSA10U-01SVS7X
P42200/15.0”XGA/256MB/40GB/DVD-CDRW/Mdm/LAN/WinXP Home/Office XP Small Business PSA10U-01SVS7W

Product Highlights

Performance

• Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor-M at 2.20GHz

• 256MB of Main Memory (Expandable to 1024MB)

Great Features

• 40GB* hard disk drives

• DVD-ROM/CDRW multi-function drive

• 15.0” TFT active-matrix screen display

Get On-Line

• Integrated V.92/56K modem

• Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN

• Optional: Integrated Wireless LAN (802.11b)

System Characteristics

CPU

• Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 processor-M at 2.20GHz**

L2 Cache

• 512KB 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

• Data/Address Bus Width: 64bit/32bit

• Intel® 852GM Chipset

Mass Storage

• Primary Hard Disk Drive: 40GB* 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), CD­ROM(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

• 15.0” 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

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• 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

• Optional: Integrated Wireless LAN (802.11b)

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: 6.1lbs

• 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

Sound

Power Supply

Security

Bios

switch

• 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

• 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, 4400mAh

• 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

• 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)

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

BIOS support

TOSHIBA

Operating System

• Microsoft Windows XP Pro pre-installed (A10-S177)

• Microsoft® Windows XP Home pre-installed (A10-S178)

• Windows 2000 component drivers on the web

Additional Software

• Microsoft® Office XP Professional (See Product/Part
Numbers below)

• Microsoft® Office XP Small Business (See Product/Part
Numbers below)

• Toshiba Notebook Maximizer

• Intuit® Quicken® Basic 2001

• Norton® AntiVirus™ 2002

• AOL® (3 –Month offer)

• 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.

• Microsoft Internet Explorer

• Toshiba Custom Utilities

• Toshiba Great Software Offer

software titles. The software selection includes titles from the
follow categories; productivity, education/reference, creativity and
entertainment

Warranty

• 1 year parts, labor and battery

: Receive your choice of two

SelectServ® Warranty Programs

SWP-PEQQ3V Warranty Extension to 3 Years
SWP-PEGQ3V 3 Year SystemGuard
SWP-PEQX3V 3 Year Depot Express
SWP-PEGX3V 3 Year SystemGuard + Depot Express
SWP-PEQN3V 3 Year Business On-Site Repair;
Next Day Business Day Response
SWP-PEGN3V 3 Year SystemGuard + Business On Site Repair,
Next Business Day Response

Environmental Specifications

• Temperature: Operating: 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F); Non­operating: -20° to 65°C (-4° to 149°F)

• Thermal gradient: Operating: 15°C per hour maximum; Non­operating: 20°C per hour maximum

• Relative Humidity: Operating: 20% to 80%; Non-operating:
10% to 90%

• Altitude (relative to sea level): Operating: -60 to 3000 meters;
Non-operating: -60 to 10,000 meters

• Shock: Operating: 1.5G; Non-operating: 60G

• Vibration: Operating: 0.25G; Non-operating: 1.0G

Selected Accessories

Toshiba Accessories

PA3283U-1ACA Global AC Adapter (75W)
PA3285U-1BRS Primary Battery Pack
PA3091U-1CHG Battery Charger
PA3109U-1FDD USB Floppy Disk Drive
PA3212U-3MPCR Mini PCI Wireless LAN (Agere 802.11b)

Kingston Memory

KTT3614/128 Kingston 128MB PC2100 DDR SDRAM Memory
KTT3614/256 Kingston 256MB PC2100 DDR SDRAM Memory
KTT3614/512 Kingston 512MB PC2100 DDR SDRAM Memory

Targus Cases-Security

NWCC52 Targus-Noteworthy Global Traveler
NWDEFCL Targus-Noteworthy DEFCON CL Cable Lock

CMS Storage Devices

UAB2-40.0 CMS Automatic Backup USB 2.0 40GB

* Go to www.accessories.toshiba.com

for additional, available accessories

Product/Part Numbers

PSA10U-01SVS7 Satellite A10-S177 (Win XP Pro)
PSA10U-01SVS3 Satellite A10-S178 (Win XP Home)
PSA10U-01SVS7X Satellite A10 Small Business Series (Office XP Pro)
PSA10U-01SVS7W Satellite A10 Small Business Series (Office XP SB)

*GB = 1 Billion Bytes

** Central Processing Unit (“CPU”) Performance Disclaimer:

CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications
under the following conditions:

• use of certain external peripheral products

• use of battery power instead of AC power

• use of certain multimedia games or videos with special effects

• use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections

• use of complex modeling software, such as high end computer aided

design applications

• use of computer in areas with low air pressure (high altitude >1,000
meters or >3,280 feet above sea level)

• use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5°C to 35°C
(41°F to 95° F) or >25°C (77°F) at high altitude (all temperature
references are approximate).

CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design
configuration

Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shut­down. This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost
data or damage to the product when used outside recommended
conditions. To avoid risk of lost data, always make back-up copies of data
by periodically storing it on an external storage medium. For optimum
performance, use your computer product only under recommended
conditions. Read additional restrictions under “Environmental Conditions” in
your product Resource Guide. Contact Toshiba Technical Service and
Support for more information.

Return Policy

TAIS does not accept the return of component parts, or bundled software,
which have been removed from the PC system. Pro-rata refunds on
individual PC components or bundled software, including the operating
system, will not be granted. If you wish to return a complete PC system,
contact the TAIS dealer where you purchased the product, and comply with
the dealer’s standard return policies and procedures.

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*** Business Winstone® 2002 BatteryMark™ Version 1.0

These models achieved the battery life times shown using Ziff Davis Media Inc.’s Business Winstone® 2002 BatteryMark™ Version 1.0. These tests were
performed without independent verification by the VeriTest testing division of Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (“VeriTest”). Neither Ziff Davis Media Inc. nor
VeriTest makes any representations or warranties as to the results of the tests. Winstone® is a registered trademark and BatteryMark™ is a trademark of Ziff
Davis Publishing Holdings Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Copyright 2002 Ziff Davis Media Inc. All Rights Reserved. All products used in the tests were
shipping versions available to the general public. The battery life results were achieved running the Business Winstone® 2002 BatteryMark™ Version 1.0 on
the following system parameters. System parameters were set according to Ziff Davis Media Inc.’s recommendations.

Business Winstone® BatteryMark™ Version 1.0

speed

model number(1st)

model number(2nd)

Battery Life

A

CPU Name Intel® Mobile Pentium®4-M
Processor info

amount of RAM 256MB

Amount of secondary RAM cache 512KB (L2 Cache)

B Battery

C

Graphics Intel® 852GM
amount and type of RAM

graphics driver name and version

graphics resolution and color depth, refresh rate 1024x768/64K/60Hz

D

hard disk capacity 30GB

hard disk file system & transfer mode

hard disk controller model 852GM+ICH4

size of hardware cache if any N/A

E

operating system version, service pack WinXP

other special conditions N/A

Catalog Spec (1st) 3:32

(1st+2nd) -

Number of Conditioning Phase 1

Life Test Run 3

number of processors

type(1st)

type(2nd)

number of batteries

2.2GHz

1

Li-Ion (Graphite)

10.8V x 4,400mAh

PA3285U-1BAS/1BRS

-

-

-

-

16-64MB

DDR

Enhanced IDE (ATA-5)

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