TOSHIBA

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 Due to FCC limitations, speeds of 53kbps are the maximum permissible
transmission rates during Download. Actual data transmission speeds will
Performance vary depending on line conditions.
• Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 2.80GHz • Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN
• 512MB of Main Memory (Expandable to 2048MB) • Integrated Wireless LAN (Atheros 802.11g)
Great Features Ports
• 60GB* hard disk drives • ECP parallel printer port
• DVD-ROM/CDRW multi-function drive • RGB (monitor) port
• 15.0” TFT active-matrix screen display • TV-Out port
Get On-Line • 4 Universal Serial Bus ports (USB)
• Integrated V.92/56K modem • RJ-45 LAN Port
• Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN • RJ-11 modem port
• Integrated Wireless LAN (802.11g) • SD (Secure Digital) Port
System Characteristics • i.Link (IEEE 1394) Port
CPU (See CPU Performance Disclaimer) ** Physical Description
• Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 2.80GHz** • Dimensions (LxWxH): 13.2” x 11.7” x 1.9”
• Weight: 7.7lbs
L2 Cache • LED Indicators: Power, Power Save Mode, HDD, CD/DVD-ROM,
• 512KB Level 2 cache memory integrated on die DC-IN, Caps Lock, Arrow, Numeric, Main Battery Charging
• 533MHz Processor System Bus Clock Speed Status, System Sleep / Suspend status, Wireless Communication
Memory switch
• 512MB (2 DIMM) expandable to 2048MB (Both slots may be Sound
occupied) • Analog Devices AD1981B Codec Chip; Software Sound
• Expansion memory: 128MB/256MB/512/1028MB, SODIMM, • Built-in stereo speakers; Direct Sound Volume (by dial), Direct 3D
PC2100 DDR266 Sound (supported by driver), DirectSound (supported by driver)
• Data/Address Bus Width: 64bit/32bit and DirectMusic (supported by driver); MIDI Support; Sound
• Intel® 852GME Chipset Volume (by Dial); Full Duplex Support
Mass Storage/Optical Drive • Ports: External Microphone port, headphone port
• Primary Hard Disk Drive: 60GB* hard disk drive, Enhanced IDE Power Supply
(ATA-5) interface, 4200rpm drive rotation; 9.5mm height, 0.2lbs, • AC Adapter: 120W external AC Adapter, 100-240V / 50-60Hz
Service Removable frequency (Universal) input voltage, 15V x 8V Output.
• DVD-ROM/CDRW Multi-function Drive: Enhanced IDE (ATAPI) Dimensions (LxWxH): 5.7” x 1.7” x 2.1”
Interface; Maximum speed: CD-R(24x), CD-RW(10x), CD- Weight: 1.4lbs
ROM(24x), DVD-ROM(8x); Compatibility: CD-ROM, CD-R • Battery Pack: 12-cell, rechargeable, removable Lithium Ion (Li-
(read/write), CD-RW (read/re-write), DVD-ROM, DVD-R (read Ion) battery, 8400mAh
only), DVD-RW (read only), DVD-RAM (read only); Service • Dimensions (LxWxH): 8.1” x 3.6” x 0.9”
removable • Battery Saver (in Windows XP): Stand by, HDD Auto Off, Display
• Software Decoder: InterVideo (Win DVD™ 4®) w/ SRS Auto Off, Throttling, Hibernation
Technology • Battery life (main batt): 4.2H***
Graphics/Video • Recharge time (main off/on): Approx 7-20H(on)/ 3.5H(off)
• 15.0” TFT active-matrix display****; internal display supports up to Battery life may vary depending on applications, power management
16M colors at 1024 x 768 settings and features utilized. Recharge time varies depending on usage.
• Intel® 852GME Integrated graphics controller; 32MB external Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power. After a
DDR SDRAM (UMA) period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum
• Direct 3D support and DirectVideo capacity and will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries. To
• External Color Support/Refresh rate: purchase a new battery pack or see information on accessories shipping
• 640 x 480: 60/75/85/100Hz Non-Interlaced @16M colors with your computer, visit the Toshiba website at accessories.toshiba.com
800 x 600; 60/75/85/100Hz Non-Interlaced @16M colors Security
1024 x 768; 60/75/85/100Hz Non-Interlaced @16M colors • Slot for computer lock, HDD (3 screws) and memory (3 screws),
1280 x 1024; 60/75/85/100Hz Non-Interlaced @16M colors User Power-on password, Setup Security (by help of SVPW
1600 x 1200; 60/75/85Hz Non-Interlaced @16M colors utility),HDD Password (By help of HDD password setup utility),
1920 x 1440; 60/Hz Non-Interlaced @16M colors Keyboard Lock (by HotKey), Screen Blank (by Hotkey), Screen
Input Devices Saver (by software)
• Keyboard: Full sized 85 keys with 12 function keys, 2.7mm key Bios
stroke, 6mm height; Dedicated Windows® keys support; HotKey • TSETUP, APM, ACPI, PnP, VESA, DPMS, DDC, SM BIOS, PC
function; TouchPad pointing device BIOS support
• CD Control Function: Play/Pause, Stop/Eject, Previous, Operating System
Skip/Next (Only works when system is turned on)
• Microsoft® Windows XP Pro pre-installed (A40-S270 / A40-
Expandability S270 SB)
• 2 Memory slots – Both slots may be occupied • Microsoft® Windows XP Home pre-installed (A40-S2701)
• 1 PC Card slot support 1 Type II PC Card
Additional Software
Communications • Microsoft® Office Small Business 2003 (See Products/Part
• Integrated V.92/56K modem; Data and fax support
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Numbers below) SD-M2564B3 256MB SD Card
• Microsoft® Works SD-M5124B3 512MB SD Card
• Microsoft® Office OneNote™
• Drag’n Drop CD+DVD Software
Cases-Security
• ArcSoft trial pack
PA1333U-1NCS Toshiba Executive Nylon
• Toshiba Notebook Maximizer PA1328U-1NCS Toshiba Executive Leather
• Intuit® Quicken® New User Edition 2004 NWCER2 Targus-Noteworthy Excursion Roller Case
• Norton® AntiVirus™ 2003 – w/3-Month Subscription NWCEB2 Targus-Noteworthy Expedition Backpack
• AOL® (3 –Month offer) PA1326U-1NCS Toshiba Large Backpack with Molded CD Player Case
AOL OFFER DETAILS: Availability may be limited, especially during peak NWDEFCL PORT-NoteWorthy DEFCON Cable Lock
times. TO AVOID BEING CHARGED A MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP FEE,
SIMPLY CANCEL BEFORE THE THREE-MONTH PROMOTIONAL
PERIOD ENDS. Premium services carry surcharges and communication CMS Storage Devices
surcharges may apply, including AK, even during promotional period. UABS2-60.0 CMS ABSplus 60GB USB 2.0 Automatic Backup System
Members may incur telephone charges on their phone bill, depending on ABSPLUS-60.0 CMS ABSplus 60GB PCMCIA Automatic Backup System
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 * Go to www.accessories.toshiba.com for additional, available accessories
or checking account is required. Product/Part Numbers
• Adobe® Acrobat Reader Satellite A40-S270 (Win XP Pro) PSA40U-0C1ZP8
• AT&T® Worldnet® Service – 1 Month FREE Satellite A40-S2701 (Win XP Home) PSA40U-0C1ZP9
Telephone access and other charges and other terms and conditions may Satellite A40-S270SB (Small Business 2003) PSA40U-0C1ZP8S
apply. Offer available to new customers only. Offer expires 4/30/04.
• Toshiba Speech System *GB = 1 Billion Bytes
• QuickTime™ Player
• RealOne™ Player 8 Basic ** Central Processing Unit (“CPU”) Performance Disclaimer:
• Microsoft Internet Explorer CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications
• Toshiba ConfigFree™ software under the following conditions:
• Toshiba Custom Utilities • use of certain external peripheral products
• Toshiba Great Software Offer: Receive your choice of two • use of battery power instead of AC power
software titles. The software selection includes titles from the follow • use of certain multimedia games or videos with special effects
categories; productivity, education/reference, creativity and entertainment • use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections
Warranty • use of complex modeling software, such as high end computer aided
• 1 year parts, labor and battery design applications
SelectServ® Warranty Programs • use of computer in areas with low air pressure (high altitude >1,000
SWP-PEQQ3V Warranty Extension to 3 Years meters or >3,280 feet above sea level)
SWP-PEGQ3V 3 Year SystemGuard • use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5°C to 35°C
SWP-PEQX3V 3 Year Depot Express (41°F to 95° F) or >25°C (77°F) at high altitude (all temperature
SWP-PEGX3V 3 Year SystemGuard + Depot Express references are approximate).
SWP-PEQN3V 3 Year Business On-Site Repair;
Next Day Business Day Response CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design
SWP-PEGN3V 3 Year SystemGuard + Business On Site Repair, configuration
Next Business Day Response
Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shut-
Environmental Specifications down. This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost
• Temperature: Operating: 5° to 30°C (41° to 95°F); Non- data or damage to the product when used outside recommended
operating: -20° to 55°C (-4° to 131°F) conditions. To avoid risk of lost data, always make back-up copies of data
• Thermal gradient: Operating: 15°C per hour maximum; Non- by periodically storing it on an external storage medium. For optimum
operating: 20°C per hour maximum performance, use your computer product only under recommended
• Relative Humidity: Operating: 20% to 80%; Non-operating: conditions. Read additional restrictions under “Environmental Conditions” in
10% to 90% your product Resource Guide. Contact Toshiba Technical Service and
• Altitude (relative to sea level): Operating: -60 to 3000 meters; Support for more information.
Non-operating: -60 to 10,000 meters
• Shock: Operating: 10G; Non-operating: 60G **** TFT Display Disclaimer: Small bright dots may appear on your TFT
• Vibration: Operating: 0.5G; Non-operating: 1.0G display when you turn on your PC. Your display contains an extremely
large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high-
Selected Accessories precision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your
Toshiba Accessories display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology
PA3237U-1ACA Global AC Adapter (120W)
PA3287U-1BRS Primary Battery Pack (12 Cell) Return Policy
PA3109U-1FDD USB Floppy Disk Drive TAIS does not accept the return of component parts, or bundled software,
PA3271U-1BTM Bluetooth II SD Card which have been removed from the PC system. Pro-rata refunds on
PAWM10U Targus Wireless Optical Notebook Mouse individual PC components or bundled software, including the operating
PA1337U-1NMS Toshiba USB Optical Scroller Mouse system, will not be granted. If you wish to return a complete PC system,
PA1336U-1NKB Toshiba USB Keyboard contact the TAIS dealer where you purchased the product, and comply with
the dealer’s standard return policies and procedures.
Kingston Memory
KTT3311/128 Kingston 128MB Memory Subject to Change
KTT3311/256 Kingston 256MB Memory While Toshiba has made very effort at the time of publication to ensure the
KTT3311/512 Kingston 512MB Memory accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications,
KTT3311/1G Kingston 1GB Memory 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
Toshiba SD Memory hardware options, visit Toshiba’s Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com
SD-M6403B3 64MB SD Card
SD-M1283B3 128MB SD Card

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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.

Battery Life 4.2H

Number of Conditioning Phase -
Life Test Run -

A CPU Name Portability Pentium4

Processor info Speed 2.80GHz/1.60GHz
number of processors 1
amount of RAM -
Amount of secondary RAM cache 2MB (L2 RAM CACHE)

B Battery type(1st) Li-Ion (Graphite)

10.8V X 8400mAh
model number PA3287U-1BAS

C Graphics Intel® 852GME

amount and type of RAM 64MB(max) -UMA
DDR
graphics driver name and version 6.13.10.3514
graphics resolution and color depth, refresh rate 1024 x 768

D hard disk capacity 40GB

hard disk file system & transfer mode Enhanced IDE (ATA-5)

Intel® 82801DBM Ultra ATA

hard disk controller model
Storage Controller - 24CA

size of hardware cache if any N/A

E Windows XP Hime Edition

operating system version, service pack
Service Pack 1
other special conditions N/A

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