Toshiba Satellite A40-S270, Satellite A40-S2701, Satellite A40-S270 SB Specifications

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Satellite® A40 Series

Feature Model(s): Part Numbers

Satellite A40-S270

P4 2800/15.0”XGA/512MB/60GB/DVD-CDRW/Mdm/LAN/WiFi/WinXP Pro PSA40U-0C1ZP8

Satellite A40-S2701

P4 2800/15.0”XGA/512MB/60GB/DVD-CDRW/Mdm/LAN/WiFi/WinXP Home PSA40U-0C1ZP9

Satellite A40-S270 SB (Small Business Series)

P4 2800/15.0”XGA/512MB/60GB/DVD-CDRW/Mdm/LAN/WiFi/WinXP Pro/Office SB 2003 PSA40U-0C1ZP8S

Product Highlights

Performance

• Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 2.80GHz

• 512MB of Main Memory (Expandable to 2048MB)

Great Features

• 60GB* 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

• Integrated Wireless LAN (802.11g)

System Characteristics

CPU

(See CPU Performance Disclaimer) **

• Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 2.80GHz**

L2 Cache

• 512KB Level 2 cache memory integrated on die

• 533MHz Processor System Bus Clock Speed

Memory

• 512MB (2 DIMM) expandable to 2048MB (Both slots may be
occupied)

• Expansion memory: 128MB/256MB/512/1028MB, SODIMM,
PC2100 DDR266

• Data/Address Bus Width: 64bit/32bit

• Intel® 852GME Chipset

Mass Storage/Optical Drive

• Primary Hard Disk Drive: 60GB* hard disk drive, 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), DVD-RAM (read only); Service
removable

• Software Decoder: InterVideo (Win DVD™ 4®) w/ SRS
Technology

Graphics/Video

• 15.0” TFT active-matrix display****; internal display supports up to
16M colors at 1024 x 768

• Intel® 852GME Integrated graphics controller; 32MB external
DDR SDRAM (UMA)

• Direct 3D support and DirectVideo

• External Color Support/Refresh rate:

• 640 x 480: 60/75/85/100Hz Non-Interlaced @16M colors

800 x 600; 60/75/85/100Hz Non-Interlaced @16M colors
1024 x 768; 60/75/85/100Hz Non-Interlaced @16M colors
1280 x 1024; 60/75/85/100Hz Non-Interlaced @16M colors

Input Devices

Expandability

Communications

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1600 x 1200; 60/75/85Hz Non-Interlaced @16M colors
1920 x 1440; 60/Hz Non-Interlaced @16M colors

• 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)

• 2 Memory slots – Both slots may be occupied

• 1 PC Card slot support 1 Type II PC Card

• 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 (Atheros 802.11g)

Ports

• ECP parallel printer port

• RGB (monitor) port

• TV-Out port

• 4 Universal Serial Bus ports (USB)

• RJ-45 LAN Port

• RJ-11 modem port

• SD (Secure Digital) Port

• i.Link (IEEE 1394) Port

Physical Description

• Dimensions (LxWxH): 13.2” x 11.7” x 1.9”

• Weight: 7.7lbs

• 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 AD1981B Codec Chip; Software Sound

• Built-in stereo speakers; Direct Sound Volume (by dial), Direct 3D

Sound (supported by driver), DirectSound (supported by driver)
and DirectMusic (supported by driver); MIDI Support; Sound
Volume (by Dial); Full Duplex Support

• Ports: External Microphone port, headphone port

Power Supply

• AC Adapt er : 120W external AC Adapter, 100-240V / 50-60Hz
frequency (Universal) input voltage, 15V x 8V Output.

Dimensions (LxWxH): 5.7” x 1.7” x 2.1”
Weight: 1.4lbs

• Battery Pack: 12-cell, rechargeable, removable Lithium Ion (Li-
Ion) battery, 8400mAh

• Dimensions (LxWxH): 8.1” x 3.6” x 0.9”

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

Auto Off, Throttling, Hibernation

• Battery life (main batt): 4.2H***

• Recharge time (main off/on): Approx 7-20H(on)/ 3.5H(off)

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

accessories.toshiba.com

Security

• Slot for computer lock, HDD (3 screws) and memory (3 screws),
User Power-on password, Setup Security (by help of SVPW
utility),HDD Password (By help of HDD password setup 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 Pro pre-installed (A40-S270 / A40-
S270 SB)

• Microsoft® Windows XP Home pre-installed (A40-S2701)

Additional Software

Microsoft® Office Small Business 2003 (See Products/Part

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Numbers below)

• Microsoft® Works

• Microsoft® Office OneNote™

• Drag’n Drop CD+DVD Software

• ArcSoft trial pack

• Toshiba Notebook Maximizer

• Intuit® Quicken® New User Edition 2004

• 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.

• Toshiba Speech System

• QuickTime™ Player

• RealOne™ Player 8 Basic

• Microsoft Internet Explorer

• Toshiba

• Toshiba Custom Utilities

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

Toshiba Great Software Offer: Receive your choice of two

ConfigFree™ software

Warranty

• 1 year parts, labor and battery

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 30°C (41° to 95°F); Non­operating: -20° to 55°C (-4° to 131°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: 10G; Non-operating: 60G

• Vibration: Operating: 0.5G; Non-operating: 1.0G

Selected Accessories

Toshiba Accessories

PA3237U-1ACA Global AC Adapter (120W)
PA3287U-1BRS Primary Battery Pack (12 Cell)
PA3109U-1FDD USB Floppy Disk Drive
PA3271U-1BTM Bluetooth II SD Card
PAWM10U Targus Wireless Optical Notebook Mouse
PA1337U-1NMS Toshiba USB Optical Scroller Mouse
PA1336U-1NKB Toshiba USB Keyboard

Kingston Memory

KTT3311/128 Kingston 128MB Memory
KTT3311/256 Kingston 256MB Memory
KTT3311/512 Kingston 512MB Memory
KTT3311/1G Kingston 1GB Memory

Toshiba SD Memory

SD-M6403B3 64MB SD Card
SD-M1283B3 128MB SD Card

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SD-M2564B3 256MB SD Card
SD-M5124B3 512MB SD Card

Cases-Security

PA1333U-1NCS Toshiba Executive Nylon
PA1328U-1NCS Toshiba Executive Leather
NWCER2 Targus-Noteworthy Excursion Roller Case
NWCEB2 Targus-Noteworthy Expedition Backpack
PA1326U-1NCS Toshiba Large Backpack with Molded CD Player Case
NWDEFCL PORT-NoteWorthy DEFCON Cable Lock

CMS Storage Devices

UABS2-60.0 CMS ABSplus 60GB USB 2.0 Automatic Backup System
ABSPLUS-60.0 CMS ABSplus 60GB PCMCIA Automatic Backup System

www.accessories.toshiba.com for additional, available accessories

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Product/Part Numbers

Satellite A40-S270 (Win XP Pro) PSA40U-0C1ZP8
Satellite A40-S2701 (Win XP Home) PSA40U-0C1ZP9
Satellite A40-S270SB (Small Business 2003) PSA40U-0C1ZP8S

*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.

**** TFT Display Disclaimer: Small bright dots may appear on your TFT
display when you turn on your PC. Your display contains an extremely
large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high­precision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your
display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology

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.

While Toshiba has made very effort at the time of publication to ensure the
accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications,
configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are all subject
to change without notice. For the most up-to-date product information about
your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or
hardware options, visit Toshiba’s Web site at

Return Policy

Subject to Change

pcsupport.toshiba.com

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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.

A
Processor info

B Battery type(1st)

C
amount and type of RAM

D

Battery Life

CPU Name Portability Pentium4

amount of RAM ­Amount of secondary RAM cache 2MB (L2 RAM CACHE)

Graphics Intel® 852GME

graphics driver name and version 6.13.10.3514
graphics resolution and color depth, refresh rate 1024 x 768

hard disk capacity 40GB
hard disk file system & transfer mode

hard disk controller model

4.2H
Number of Conditioning Phase ­Life Test Run -

Speed
number of processors

model number

2.80GHz/1.60GHz

1

Li-Ion (Graphite)

10.8V X 8400mAh
PA3287U-1BAS

64MB(max) -UMA
DDR

Enhanced IDE (ATA-5)

Intel® 82801DBM Ultra ATA
Storage Controller - 24CA

E

size of hardware cache if any N/A

operating system version, service pack

other special conditions N/A

Windows XP Hime Edition
Service Pack 1

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