
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
Product Highlights
Performance
• Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology
• 512MB of Main Memory
Great Features
• 60GB
• DVD SuperMulti multi-function drive
• 15.0” XGA TFT active matrix display
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hard disk drive
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Get On-Line
• Integrated V.92/56K modem
• Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN
• Integrated Wireless LAN (802.11bg)
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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
o Intel® Pentium® M Processor 725™
1.60GHz
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, 2MB L2 cache, 400MHz Front Side Bus
o Intel® 855GM Chipset
o 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: 60GB1 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), CDRW(8x), DVD-ROM(8x), DVD-R(4x), DVD-RW(2x), DVD+R(2.4x),
DVD+RW(2.4x), DVD-RAM(2x); Additional compatibility: CDROM (read), CD-R (read/write), CD-RW (read/rewrite), DVDROM (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 LCD2, 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)
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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
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• 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 Adapt er : 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
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• 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™)
• 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
www.accessories.toshiba.com
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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
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TOSHIBA
• Norton AntiVirus™ 2004 – 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.
• QuickTime™ Player
• RealOne™ Player 8 Basic
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer
• Napster® music software
Toshiba Software
• Toshiba Notebook Maximizer
• Toshiba Speech System
• Toshiba ConfigFree™
• Toshiba Custom Utilities
• Toshiba Touch and Launch
Warranty
• 1 year parts, labor and battery limited warranty
SelectServ® Warranty Programs
Selected Toshiba Services Warranty Upgrades and Extensions*
• 2nd/3rd Year Warranty Extension SWP-PEQQ3V
• 3 Year SystemGuard + Warranty Extension SWP-PEGQ3V
• 3 Year At-Home Repair + Warranty Extension SWP-PEQH3V
• 3 Year ServiceExpress + Warranty Extension SWP-PEQP3V
• 3 Year Business On-Site Repair + Warranty Extension
* Additional programs are available. Visit www.extendedwarranty.toshiba.com for more information
SWP-PEQN3V
Environmental Specifications*
• Temperature: Operating: 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F); Nonoperating: -20° to 65°C (-4° to 149°F)
Selected Accessories
Category Part Number Description
AC Adapter PA3283U-2ACA Toshiba 75W Global AC Adapter
Primary Battery PA3356U-1BRS Toshiba Primary Li Ion Battery
Pack (6 Cell)
Primary Battery-High Cap PA3357U-1BRL Toshiba Primary Li Ion High
Capacity Battery Pack (12 Cell)
Input PA1336U-1NKB Toshiba USB Keyboard
Input PA1337U-1NMS Toshiba USB Optical Scroller
Mouse
Input PA1367U-1NMS Toshiba USB Ultra-Mini
Retractable Scroller Mouse
Input PA1368U-1NHB Toshiba USB 2.0 mini 4-Port Hub
(w/AC adapter)
MISC PA1370U-1ETC Keyboard Skin Protector
(Tecra/Satellite)
Charger PA3091U-1CHG Toshiba Battery Charger
w/Integrated AC Adapter
FDD PA3109U-1FDD Toshiba USB Floppy Disk Kit
Storage & Back-up HDD1232CZP41002 Toshiba 5GB Type II PC Card
HDD w/Back-up software
Memory Upgrade KTT3311/512 Kingston PC2100/PC2700, 512MB
DDR
Memory Upgrade KTT3311/1G Kingston PC2100/PC2700, 1GB
DDR
Cases PA1360U-1NCS Toshiba Nylon Case (15.4")
Cases PA1362U-1NCS Toshiba BackPack (15.4")
Security NWDEFCL Targus-Noteworthy DEFCON CL
Cable Lock
Storage & Back-up UABS2-60.0 CMS ABSplus 60GB USB 2.0 Auto
Backup Syst
Storage & Back-up UABS2-80.0 CMS ABSplus 80GB USB 2.0 Auto
Backup Syst
www.accessories.toshiba.com for additional, available accessories
Go to
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Hard Drive Capacity. 1 Gigabyte (GB) means 1000 x 1000 x 1000 =
1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. The computer operating
system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the
definition of 1 GB = 1024 x 1024 x 1024 = 1,073,741,824 bytes, and
therefore may show less storage capacity. Available storage capacity will
also be less if the product includes one or more pre-installed operating
systems, such as Microsoft Operating System and/or pre-installed
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software applications, or media content. Actual formatted capacity may
vary.
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TFT 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.
Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the
brightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate. This is an intrinsic
characteristic of LCD technology.
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The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over
which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding
electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access point design and
configuration, and client design and software/hardware configurations.
The actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical
maximum speed.
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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, computer generated
graphics or video applications
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 several applications or functionalities
simultaneously
7. use of computer in areas with low air pressure (high
altitude >1,000 meters or >3,280 feet above sea
level)
8. 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.
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Weight may vary depending on product configuration, vendor
components, manufacturing variability and options selected.
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MobileMark is a trademark of the Business Applications Performance
Corporation.
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.
Subject to Change

TOSHIBA
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
pcsupport.toshiba.com.
Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible
configurations for an entire product series. Your select model may not
have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons
or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have selected all
those features.
Trademarks
Portégé, Satellite, Tecra, Slim SelectBay and SystemGuard are
registered trademarks and ConfigFree is a trademark of Toshiba America
Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Intel, Celeron,
Centrino, Intel Inside, Pentium, the Intel Centrino logo, and the Intel
Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation
or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Microsoft and
Windows are registered trademarks and OneNote is a trademark of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.Wi-Fi is
a registered certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. NVIDIA and GeForce
are registered trademarks or trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries. MobileMark is a trademark of the
Business Applications Performance Corporation. All other trademarks
are the property of their respective owners. Product specifications,
configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are all
subject to change without notice.
Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. ("TAIS") shall not be liable for damages of any kind for use of this information, which is subject to change without notice.
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