
TOSHIBA
Satellite® A45 Series
Feature Model(s): Part Number
Satellite A45-S2502
• P4 w/HT 2800/15.0”XGA/512MB/60GB/DVD+-R/+-RW/Mdm/LAN/Wi-Fi/WinXP Home PSA40U-0GJDZV
Product Highlights
Performance
• Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with HT Technology
• 512MB of Main Memory (Expandable to 2048MB)
Great Features
• 60GB* hard disk drives
• DVD+-R/+-RW 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
• Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 2.80GHz**
L2 Cache
• 512KB Level 2 cache memory integrated on die
• 800MHz Processor System Bus Clock Speed (PSB) / Hyper-
Threading Technology support
Memory
• 512MB (1 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+-R/+-RW Drive: Enhanced IDE (ATAPI) Interface; Maximum
speed: DVD-R (2x), DVD-RW (2x), DVD+R (2.4x), DVD+RW (2.4x), CD-R
(16x), CD-RW (10x), CD-ROM (24x), DVD-ROM (8x)
Compatibility: CD-R (read/write), CD-RW (read/re-write),CD+R (read/write),
CD+RW (read/re-write), CD- ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-R (read/write), DVDRW (read/write), DVD+R (read/write), DVD+RW (read/write), 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
1600 x 1200; 60/75/85Hz Non-Interlaced @16M colors
1920 x 1440; 60/Hz Non-Interlaced @16M colors
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 slots may be occupied
• 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
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depending on line conditions.
• Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN
• Integrated Wireless LAN (Atheros 802.11g)
Ports
• ECP parallel printer port
• RGB (monitor) port
• 4 Universal Serial Bus ports (USB)
• TV-Out Port
• 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; 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
www.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 Home pre-installed
Additional Software
• Microsoft® Works
• Microsoft® Office OneNote™ 2003
• ArcSoft ShowBiz® DVD Ver 1.3
• InterVideo® Win-DVD Creator 2 Platinum
• Drag’n Drop CD+DVD Software
• Toshiba Notebook Maximizer
• Intuit® Quicken® New User Edition 2003
• Norton® AntiVirus™ 2003 – w/3-Month Subscription
AOL® (3 –Month offer)
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MEMBERSHIP FEE, SIMPLY CANCEL BEFORE THE THREEMONTH 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 ConfigFree™ software
• Toshiba Custom Utilities
Toshiba Great Software Offer: Receive your choice of two
•
software titles. The software selection includes titles from the
follow categories; productivity, education/reference, creativity and
Warranty
entertainment
• 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 86°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
Kingston Memory
KTT3614/128 Kingston 128MB Memory
KTT3614/256 Kingston 256MB Memory
KTT3614/512 Kingston 512MB Memory
KTT3614/1G Kingston 1GB Memory
Toshiba SD Memory
SD-M3203B3 32MB SD Card
SD-M6403B3 64MB SD Card
SD-M1283B3 128MB SD Card
SD-M2564B3 256MB SD Card
SD-M5124B3 512MB SD Card
Cases
PA1333U-1NCS Toshiba Executive Nylon
PA1328U-1NCS Toshiba Executive Leather
PA1323U-1NCS Toshiba Roller/BackPack
www.accessories.toshiba.com for additional, available accessories
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Product/Part Numbers
Satellite A45-S2502 (Win XP Home) PSA40U-0GJDZV
*GB = 1 Billion Bytes
*Central Processing Unit (“CPU”) Performance Disclaimer: CPU
performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under
the following conditions:
1. use of certain external peripheral products
2. use of battery power instead of AC power
3. use of certain multimedia games or videos with special effects
4. use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections
5. use of complex modeling software, such as high end computer aided
design applications
6. use of computer in areas with low air pressure (high altitude >1,000
meters or >3,280 feet above sea level)
7. use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5°C to 30°C (41°F
to 86° F) or >25°C (77°F) at high altitude (all temperature references are
approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model –
please refer to your Resource Guide or visit the Toshiba website at
www.pcsupport.toshiba.com for details).
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-filmtransistors (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
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
These models achieved the battery life times shown using Ziff
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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