
This product specification is variable and subject to change prior to product launch.
Satellite A500 Detailed Product Specification
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Model Name: A500-ST5608 Part Number: PSAT9U-00C001 UPC: 883974395163
Operating System
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Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Processor3 and Graphics
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Intel® Core™ i7-720QM Processor
o 1.6 GHz (2.8 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology), 6MB L3 Cache
®
Mobile Intel
NVIDIA
memory, plus up to 1755MB dynamically allocated shared graphics
memory using NVIDIA
HM55 Express Chipset
®
GeForce® 310M with 512MB GDDR3 discrete graphics
®
TurboCache™ technology.
o Total Available Graphics memory 2267MB
Memory
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Configured with 4GB DDR3 1066MHz (max 8GB)
2 main memory slots. Both slots may be occupied.
Storage Drive6
320GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive
TOSHIBA Hard Drive Impact Sensor (3D sensor)
Fixed Optical Disk Drive
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DVD SuperMulti drive with Labelflash® supporting 11 formats
o Maximum speed and compatibility: CD-ROM (24x), CD-R (24x),
CD-RW (24x), DVD-ROM (8x), DVD-R (Single Layer, (8x)),
DVD-R (Double Layer, (6x)), DVD-RW (6x), DVD+R (Single
Layer, (8x)), DVD+R (Double Layer, (6x)), DVD+RW (8x), DVDRAM (5x)
o Uses Labelflash
®
media to burn high quality labels directly to disc
Display8
16.0” diagonal widescreen TruBrite® TFT LCD display at 1366 x 768
native resolution (HD)
o Native support for 720p content
o 16:9 aspect ratio
Sound
Built-in harman/kardon® stereo speakers
®
Dolby
Sound Room®
Input Devices
Backlit US keyboard with numeric pad 10-key (black)
TouchPad™ pointing device with multi-touch control
TouchPad™ Enable/Disable button
Media Control Buttons:
o TOSHIBA eco utility™ (Energy-saving mode)
o Mute
o Media
o CD/DVD control buttons
o Volume up, volume down
Communications
Webcam and microphone
10/100 Ethernet
Modem
Wi-Fi
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®
Wireless networking (802.11b/g/n)10
Expandability
ExpressCard™ slot (ExpressCard/34 and ExpressCard/54)
Memory Card Reader
o Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Memory Stick™,
Memory Stick PRO™, Multi Media Card, xD Picture Card
[shared slot]
Ports
Video
o RGB (monitor) output port
o HDMI-CEC (REGZA LINK™)
Audio
o S/P DIF output port (shared with headphone port)
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o Microphone input port
o Headphone output port
Data
o i.LINK™ IEEE-1394
o 4 USB v2.0 ports (3 USB + 1 eSATA/USB combo with USB
Sleep and Charge
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)
o RJ-45 LAN port
o RJ-11 modem port
Security
o Slot for Security Lock
Physical Description
Fusion™ Finish in Quantum Black
Dimensions (W x D x H ): 15.1” x 10.2” x 1.44”/1.61”
Weight: Starting at 6.48 lbs., depending upon configuration
Battery
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6 cell (4400 mAh) Lithium Ion battery pack
Power Supply
90W (19V x 4.74A) Auto-sensing ,100-240V/50-60Hz AC Adapter
Dimensions (W x D x H): 5.2” x 2.3” x 1.2”
Weight: starting at .81 lbs.
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Software
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Toshiba Software and Utilities
o Electronic User’s Guide
o Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba
o TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator
o TOSHIBA DVD Player
o TOSHIBA Media Controller
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o TOSHIBA Bulletin Board™
o TOSHIBA ReelTime™
o TOSHIBA ConfigFree
®
o TOSHIBA Disc Creator
o TOSHIBA Power-saving eco utility™
o TOSHIBA Face Recognition
o TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
o Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Recovery
Third-party Software
o Microsoft
o Microsoft
o Microsoft
o Microsoft
®
Windows Media Player
®
Works 9
®
Office Live Essentials including Photo Gallery,
Messenger, Mail and Writer.
®
Silverlight™
o Corel® DVD MovieFactory® for TOSHIBA
o Internet Explorer 8
o Adobe
o Google
o Sun
®
Acrobat® Reader
®
Toolbar
®
Java™ 2 Runtime Environment
Trial Software
o Norton Internet Security™ 2010, 30-day trial
o Microsoft
®
Office Home and Student 2007 Edition, 60-day trial
Special Offers
o Toshiba Online Backup
o Skype
o Intuit
®
®
Quickbooks® Financial Center
o NetZero® Internet Service
Environmental Specifications
This product is RoHS16 compatible
Energy Star Qualified
EPEAT™ Gold Compliant

1 YEAR STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY
Includes International Limited Warranty for obtaining service when
traveling outside the United States.
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Service Upgrades and Extensions
Toshiba offers many different enhanced services such as SystemGuard
On-Site Repair, and ServiceExpress to provide additional support to your
notebook PC. For a full description and complete list of programs and
program terms and conditions, please visit www.pcsupport.toshiba.com
Accessories
For additional and most updated accessories, please visit
www.accessories.toshiba.com
Memory Upgrade
Part Number Description
PA3676U-1M2G Toshiba 2GB DDR3-1066 Memory Module
PA3677U-1M4G Toshiba 4GB DDR3-1066 Memory Module
Power
Part Number Description
PA3717U-1ACA Toshiba 120W Global AC Adapter
PA3534U-1BRS Toshiba Primary Li Ion Battery Pack (6 cell)
PA3727U-1BRS Toshiba Primary High Capacity Li Ion Battery Pack
(12 cell)
Expansion
Part Number Description
PA3575U-1PRP dynadock U USB Docking Station with DVI/VGA port
PA3686U-1PRP dynadock Wireless U Docking Station with Wireless
USB Adapter
PA3579U-1ETC Toshiba Universal Notebook/Projector Stand
Storage
This product specification is variable and subject to change prior to product launch.
Operating Non-operating
Temperature17 5° to 35° C -20° to 60° C
Relative Humidity
(non-condensing)
Thermal Gradient 15° C per hour (max) 20° C per hour (max)
®
,
.
Altitude
(relative to sea level)
Shock 10G 60G
Vibration 0.5G 1.0G
Part Number Description
PA3556U-1M2G Toshiba 2GB USB Hi-Speed Flash Drive, ReadyBoost
PA3556U-1M4G Toshiba 4GB USB Hi-Speed Flash Drive, ReadyBoost
PA3556U-1M8G Toshiba 8GB USB Hi-Speed Flash Drive, ReadyBoost
HDDR320E04XW Toshiba External USB Hard Drive, 320GB (White)
HDDR500E04XL Toshiba External USB Hard Drive, 500GB (Blue)
HDDR640E04XR Toshiba External USB Hard Drive, 640GB (Red)
20% to 80% 10% to 90%
0 to 3,000 meters
0 to 10,000 meters
Protection
Part Number Description
PA3611U-1ETC Toshiba Keyboard Protector
Bluetooth
Part Number Description
PA3573U-1ETA Toshiba Bluetooth Optical Tilt-Wheel Mouse
PA3573U-1ETB Toshiba Bluetooth Optical Tilt-Wheel Mouse
(Black/Silver)
(Black/Red)
Carrying Case
Part Number Description
PA1446U-1CS6 Toshiba 16" Envoy Ballistic Polyester Carrying Case
PA1448U-1RS6 Toshiba 16" Envoy Roller Case (Fits up to 16")
(Fits up to 16")
Subject to Change
While Toshiba has made every 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 http://www.pcsupport.toshiba.com
Return Policy
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any third party License Agreement or product documentation supplied with your PC, Toshiba America Information
Systems, Inc. (“TAIS”) does not accept the return of component parts, or bundled software, that 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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Irvine CA 92618
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Satellite, ConfigFree and SystemGuard are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. All other
products and names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
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64-bit computing:
64-bit computing requires that the following hardware and software requirements are met:
- 64-bit Operating System
- 64-bit CPU, Chipset and BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)
- 64-bit Device drivers
- 64-bit applications
Certain device drivers and/or applications may not be compatible with a 64-bit CPU and therefore may not function properly. See "Detailed Specs" for more information.
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TAIS shall not be liable for damages of any kind for use of this information, which is subject to change without notice.
© Copyright 2009 Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. All Rights reserved.