Toshiba Satellite A70-S249, Satellite A70-S2491, Satellite A70-S259, Satellite A70-S2591 Specifications

TOSHIBA
Satellite A70 Series

Model Name Description

Satellite A70­S249

Satellite A70­S2491

Satellite A70­S259

Satellite A70­S2591

Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 532, 15.4” WXGA, 256MB, 60GB (4200 RPM), DVD/CD-RW,

802.11g, TV-Out, CD play/Instant play button, Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro,1-year Limited
Warranty
Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 532, 15.4” WXGA, 256MB, 60GB (4200 RPM), DVD/CD-RW,

802.11g, TV-Out, CD play/Instant play button, Microsoft® Windows® XP Home, 1-year Limited
Warranty

Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 538, 15.4” WXGA, 512MB, 60GB (4200 RPM), DVD/CD-RW,

802.11g, TV-Out/1394/PTR/FIR, CD play/Instant play button, Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro, 1­year Limited Warranty
Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 538, 15.4” WXGA, 512MB, 60GB (4200 RPM), DVD-/CD-RW,

802.11g, TV-Out/1394/PTR/FIR, CD play/Instant play button, Microsoft® Windows® XP Home,
1-year Limited Warranty

Part Number UPC Code

PSA70U-00L00F

PSA70U-00L00T

PSA70U-09G00X

PSA70U-09G00T

System Characteristics

1

Operating System

• Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional

• Microsoft® Windows® XP Home

Processor2 and Chipset

• Choice of processors:

o Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 532 supporting HT

Technology [3.06GHz, 1MB L2 cache, 533MHz Front Side
Bus (“FSB”)],

o Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 538 supporting HT

Technology [3.20GHz, 1MB L2 cache, 533MHz Front Side

• ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON™ 9000 IGP

Bus (“FSB”)],

Memory

• 512MB (Min)/1536MB (Max) (512MB on-board model). PC2700
DDR333 SDRAM 2.5V SODIMM Memory modules; configurable
from 512MB to 1536MB

Mass Storage

Choice of Hard Disk Drives:

• 80GB (4200RPM) or 60GB (4200 RPM), Enhanced IDE (ATA-6)
hard disk drive; 9.5mm height; user removable

Choice of Optical Disk Drives:

• Fixed Bay DVD-ROM/CD-RW, 5.25” EIDE, 12.7mm height.
Compatibility: CD-ROM (read), CD-R (read), CD-RW (read/write),
DVD-ROM (read), DVD-R (read), DVD-RW (read), DVD-RAM
(read).

• Fixed Bay DVD Super Multi Drive, 5.25” EIDE, 12.7mm height.
Capability: CD-ROM (read), CD-R (read/write), CD-RW
(read/write), DVD-ROM (read), DVD-R (read/write), DVD-RW
(read/write), DVD+R (read/write), DVD+RW (read/write), DVD­RAM (read/write)

Optional Floppy Disk Drive

• External USB Floppy Drive, 3.5”, 1.44MB

Display

• 15.4” diagonal WXGA TFT active-matrix TruBrite™ LCD; internal
display supports up to 16M colors at 1280 x 800 (WXGA), High­Brightness CSV

• Maximum brightness 232 Cd/m

• Brightness Control

3

4

2

Graphics

• ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON™ 9000 IGP (integrated video); 64MB
of shared memory, user adjustable to 128MB

Input Devices

• Keyboard: Full sized 85 keys with 12 function keys, 2.7mm key
stroke, 6mm height; Dedicated Windows® & Application keys
support; HotKey function

• Mouse: Touch Pad

Expandability

• 2 Expansion memory slots

• 1 PC Card slots support 1 Type II, PCMCIA R2.01, PC Card16,

CardBus

Communications

• Integrated V.92 modem

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• Integrated 10/100Base-TX

• Integrated Wi-Fi compliant 802.11g Atheros wireless LAN

Ports

Standard

• RGB (monitor) port

• TV-Out port (S-video)

• 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port (v2.0)

• External Microphone jack

• Headphone jack

• RJ-45 LAN port

• RJ-11 modem port

Configured (Only available on certain models)

• Parallel port

• CD play/Instant play button

• IEEE 1394

• Infrared port

• 5-in-1 Multimedia port (SD, Memory Stick, MMC, xD-picture Card,

Memory Stick Pro)

Physical Description

• Dimensions (WxDxH Front/H Rear): 14.4” x 10.8” x 1.54”/1.81”

• Weight

• LED Indicators: DC-In, Power, Primary Battery, Hard Drive, CD-

6

: Starting at 7.97lbs depending upon configuration

DVD ROM Access, Wireless indicator, Caps Lock, Arrow Lock,
Numeric Lock, Main Battery Charging Status, Sleep Suspend
Mode, SD Card, Multiple Digital Media Card

Sound

• Realtek ALC259 Software Sound

• 16-bit stereo; Built-in stereo speakers, Built-in microphone

• 3D Sound Support, Direct 3D Sound; DirectSound, Direct Music,

MIDI (playback) Support

• Sound Volume Control Dial

Power Supply

• 120W (19V 6.3A) Auto-sensing external AC Adapter, 100-240V /
50-60Hz input.

Battery

7

• 12-cell (6450mAh), rechargeable, removable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
battery pack

• Battery Life (Normal Mode): Up to 2 hours (12-cell battery)
(measured by Winstone™)

Security

• Slot for cable lock; HDD, memory (by screw only); User Power-on
password, Supervisor Password (Set-up Security), Screen Blank
(by HotKey), Screen Saver (by software).

BIOS

• ACPI v1.0b, PNP v1.0a, VESA v2.0, DPMS, DDC, SM BIOS v2. 1,
PC BIOS v2.2 support

Software

Toshiba Software and Utilities

• Toshiba Notebook Maximizer

• Toshiba Speech System

• Toshiba ConfigFree™

• Toshiba Custom Utilities

• Toshiba Touch and Launch

•

TOSHIBA MyConnect™ - 45 day free trial offer

MYCONNECT OFFER DETAILS: 1 Valid in the US only! You must cancel your Access

032017268081

032017268098

032017271364

032017271371

TOSHIBA

Plan before the end of the trial period to avoid being charged the $39.95 monthly
Access Service fee for the six month plan commitment period. Monthly automatic
renewal feature after end of commitment period. Available to new members in the U.S.,
age 18 or older, and a major credit card for billing is required. Offer is for unlimited dial­up, wired broadband, or Wi-Fi remote access connection time in the 50 United States
and the District of Columbia within the MyConnect service area for 30 day continuous
service periods. Use of optional 800 telephone number dial-up usage will incur
additional fees even during the trial period. Other terms and conditions apply. Offer
expires December 31, 2004. Information, prices, and availability subject to change
without notice.

Third-party Software

• Microsoft® Works

• Microsoft® Office OneNote™ 2003

• Software Decoder: InterVideo® (Win-DVD™ 5) -w/SRS

TruSurround XT® Technology (SRS TruSurround XT® Technology
features: TruSurround, SRS Dialog Clarity Enhancement, &
TruBass)

• Sonic® Solutions Drive Letter Access (DLA)

• Sonic® Solutions RecordNow!™ Basic

• ArcSoft Trial Version

• Intuit® Quicken® New User Edition 2004

• 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™ online digital music service (30-day trial)

Environmental Specifications

Temperature

Thermal Gradient
Relative Humidity 20% to 80% 10% to 95%

Altitude (relative to sea

Vibration 0.2G 1.0G

Operating Non-Operating

5° to 35°C

(41° to 95°F)

15°C per hour

maximum

-20° to 65°C

(-4° to 149°F)

20°C per hour

maximum

-60 to 3000 meters -60 to 10,000

level)

meters

Shock 7G 60G

Limited Warranty

• 1 year parts, labor, and battery

Extended Warranty

Models with 1 Year Standard Limited Warranty

Toshiba offers many different warranty extensions and
enhanced service plans such as SystemGuard®, At-Home
Repair, and Service Express to provide additional support to
your notebook PC. For a full description and complete list of
programs, please visit

www.accessories.toshiba.com

• 2nd/3rd Year Warranty Extension SWP-PEQQ3V

• 3 Year SystemGuard + Warranty Extension SWP-PEGQ3V

• 3 Year ServiceExpress + Warranty Extension SWP-PEQP3V

• 3 Year At-Home Repair + Warranty Extension SWP-PEQH3V

• 3 Year SystemGuard + Service Express SWP-PEGP3V

Accessories

For additional and most updated accessories, please visit

www.accessories.toshiba.com.

Memory

KTT3311/512 Kingston PC2100/PC2700, 512MB DDR
KTT3311/1G Kingston PC2100/PC2700, 1GB DDR

SD Memory Cards (Only on selected models with 5-in-1 slot)

SD-M2564B3 Toshiba 256MB SD (Secure Digital)
SD-M5124B3 Toshiba 512MB SD (Secure Digital)
PA3370U-1BTM Toshiba Bluetooth SD Card III

Power

PA3290U-2ACA Toshiba 120W Global AC Adapter
PA3383U-1BRS Toshiba Primary Li Ion Battery (12 cell)

Cases-Security

PA1360U-1NCS Toshiba Nylon Case (15.4")
PA1361U-1NCS Toshiba Executive Leather Case (15.4")
PA1362U-1NCS Toshiba BackPack (15.4")
NWDEFCL Targus-Noteworthy DEFCON CL Cable Lock

Input Devices

PA1336U-1NKB Toshiba USB Keyboard
PA1337U-1NMS Toshiba USB Optical Scroller Mouse

PA1367U-1NMS
PA1368U-1NHB

Storage & Back-up

HDD1232CZP41002
PA3109U-1FDD Toshiba USB Floppy Disk Drive Kit

UABS2-60.0
UABS2-80.0

Other

PA1370U-1ETC

Toshiba USB Ultra-Mini Retractable Scroller
Mouse
Toshiba USB 2.0 mini 4-Port Hub (w/AC
adapter)

Toshiba 5GB Type II PC Card HDD w/Back-up
software

CMS ABSplus 60GB USB 2.0 Auto Backup
Syst
CMS ABSplus 80GB USB 2.0 Auto Backup
Syst

Toshiba Keyboard Protector
(Tecra/Satellite/Qosmio)

• 3 Year SystemGuard + At-Home Repair SWP-PEGH3V

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TOSHIBA

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.

Battery Life

A

CPU Name Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 518 with HT Technology Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 538 with HT Technology

Processor info

amount of RAM 512MB 512MB

Amount of secondary RAM cache 1MB 1MB

B Battery

C

Graphics ATI RC300ML (internal GFX) ATI RC300ML (internal GFX)

amount and type of RAM

graphics driver name and version V8.01 V8.01

graphics resolution and color depth, refresh rate 1280x800, 32bit, 60Hz 1280x800, 32bit, 60Hz

D

hard disk capacity 60G (4200rpm) 80G (4200rpm)

Catalog Spec (1st) 2H 2H

(1st+2nd)

Number of Conditioning Phase 1 1

Life Test Run 3 3

speed

number of processors

type(1st)

model number(1st)
type(2nd)

model number(2nd)

number of batteries

2.8GHz 3.2GHz

1 1

Li-Ion Li-Ion

PA3383U-1BRS/BAS PA3383U-1BRS/BAS

- -

- -

- -

1 1

UMA UMA

hard disk file system & transfer mode Enhanced IDE(ATA-6) Enhanced IDE(ATA-6)

hard disk controller model ATI IXP150 ATI IXP150

size of hardware cache if any - -

E

operating system version, service pack Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 Windows XP Professional Savice Pack 1

other special conditions N/A N/A

F

BIOS version 1.00 1.00

Power management setting see another sheet see another sheet

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