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Satellite C55-A Detailed Product Specification
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Model Name: C55-A5243NR  Part Number: PSCF6U-019014  UPC:  022265519349 
Operating System 
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 Windows 8 
Processor
3
 and Graphics
4
 
 Intel
®
 Pentium
®
 2020M Processor 
o  (2MB Cache, 2.40GHz) 
 Mobile Intel
®
 HM76 Express Chipset 
 Mobile Intel
®
 HD graphics with shared graphics memory 
Memory
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 Configured with 4GB DDR3 1333MHz (max 16GB) 
 2 main memory slots.  One slot is occupied 
Storage Drive
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 500GB (5400 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive 
Fixed Optical Disk Drive
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 DVD SuperMulti drive supporting 11 formats 
o  Maximum Read speed and compatibility: CD-ROM (24x), CD-R 
(24x), CD-RW (16x), DVD-ROM (8x), DVD-R (8x), DVD-R DL 
(6x), DVD-RW (6x), DVD+R (8x), DVD+R DL (6x), DVD+RW 
(8x), DVD-RAM (5x) 
Display
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 15.6” diagonal widescreen TruBrite
®
 TFT display at 1366 x 768 native 
resolution (HD) 
o  Native support for 720p content 
o  16:9 aspect ratio 
o LED backlit 
Sound 
 Built-in stereo speakers 
 DTS Sound™ 
Input Devices 
 Standard Keyboard with 10 key (black) 
 Touch pad pointing device with multi-touch control 
Communications 
 HD webcam with microphone 
 10/100 Ethernet 
 Wi-Fi
®
 Wireless networking (802.11b/g/n)
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Expandability 
 Memory Card Reader 
o  Secure Digital, SDHC, SDXC, miniSD, microSD, Multi Media 
Card (shared slot; may require adapter for use) 
Ports 
 Video 
o RGB 
o HDMI
® 
 
 Audio 
o  Microphone input port 
o  Headphone output port 
 Data 
o  2 USB v2.0 ports+1 USB V3.0 port
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o  RJ-45 LAN port 
 Security  
o  Slot for Security Lock 
Physical Description  
 Satin Black in Trax Horizon 
 Dimensions (W x D x H Front/H Rear): 14.96” x 9.53” x 1.27”/1.39” with 
feet  
 Weight: Starting at 5.3 lbs, depending upon configuration
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Power 
 65W (19V 3.42A) 100-240V/50-60Hz AC Adapter.  
 Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.21” x 1.85” x 1.20”  
 Weight: starting at 0.55 lbs. 
   Battery
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 6 cell/48Wh Lithium Ion battery pack 
 Battery Life Rating (measured by MobileMark™ Office Productivity 
2012)   
o  Included 6 cell battery: 4 hours, 1 minutes 
Software 
C1
 
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 Toshiba Software and Utilities 
o  TOSHIBA App Place® 
o TOSHIBA BookPlace™ 
o TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 
o  TOSHIBA HDD Protection 
o  TOSHIBA HW Setup Utility 
o  TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio Truelink+ 
o  TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 
o  TOSHIBA Service Station 
o TOSHIBA Start 
o  TOSHIBA Resolution+ Plug-in for Windows for Media Player
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o TOSHIBA Video Player 
 Third-party Software 
o Adobe Reader 
o DTS Sound™ 
o Internet Explorer
®
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o  Norton™ PC Checkup 
o  WildTangent® Games Console 
o  Origin powered by EA Game Console 
 Special Offers and Trial Software 
o  1 month trial for new Office 365 customers
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o  Norton™ Internet Security (30-day trial subscription) 
o  Norton™ Online Backup (30-day Trial) 
o  Norton™  Anti-Theft (30-day Trial) 
1 YEAR STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY
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Environmental Specifications 
 This product is RoHS
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 compatible 
 ENERGY STAR
®
 Qualified 
 EPEAT
®
 Gold  Rated 
 
 
Operating  Non-operating 
Temperature
  5° to 35° C  -20° to 60° C 
Thermal Gradient  15° C per hour (max)  20° C per hour (max) 
Relative Humidity 
(non-condensing) 
20% to 90%  10% to 95% 
Altitude 
(relative to sea level) 
0 to 10,000 meters  0 to 40,000 meters 
Shock 10G  60G 
Vibration 0.5G  1.0G 
 
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®
, 
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Memory Upgrade 
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