TOSHIBA
Satellite® P15 Series

Feature Model(s): Part Number

Satellite P15-S479

P4 2800/15.4”Wide XGA/512MB/60GB/DVD-Multi/Mdm/LAN/Wi-Fi/WinXP Media Center Edition PSP10U-0DXPGR
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Product Highlights

Performance

Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with HT Technology
512MB of Main Memory
60GB* hard disk drive

Great Features

15.4” Wide XGA active matrix display
NVIDIA® GeForce™ FX Go5200, 64MB DDR video memory
DVD-Multi multi-function drive

Get On-Line

Integrated V.92/56K modem
Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN
Integrated 802.11a/g Wireless LAN

System Characteristics

CPU (See CPU Performance Disclaimer)**
Intel® Pentium® 4 processor at 2.80GHz**
L2 Cache
512KB Level 2 Cache integrated on die
800MHz Processor System Bus Clock Speed (PSB) / Hyper-
Threading Technology support
Memory
512MB DDR SDRAM (Expandable to 2048MB) (Both slots may
be occupied)
Expansion memory: 128/256/512/1024MB, 2.5V, SODIMM,
PC2100 DDR SDRAM
Data/Address Bus Width; 64-bit/32-bit
Intel® 865PE + ICH5 Chipset
Mass Storage/Optical Drive
Primary Hard Disk Drive: 60GB* hard disk drive, 5400rpm,
Enhanced IDE (ATA-5) Interface, 9.5mm height, 0.2lbs,, Service
removable
Main Module Bay – DVD Multi: ATAPI Interface; Maximum
speed (READ): CD-R(24x), CD-RW(12x), CD-ROM(24x), DVD-
ROM(8x), DVD-R(8x), DVD-RW(8x), DVD-RAM(2x); Maximum
speed (WRITE): CD-R(16x), CD-RW(4x), DVD-R(2x), DVD-
RW(1x), DVD-RAM(2x)
Compatibility: CD-ROM, CD-R (read/write), CD-RW (read/re-
write), DVD-ROM. DVD-R (read/write), DVD-RW (read/write),
DVD-RAM (read/write); 12.7mm height, user removable.
Software Decoder: InterVideo® (WinDVD™)
Graphics/Video
15.4” Wide XGA (diagonal) TFT active-matrix display****; internal
display supports up to 16M colors at 1280 x 800
NVIDIA® GeForce™ FX Go5200 graphics controller; 64MB DDR
external video memory
Direct X 9.0 support, OpenGL support
External Color Support/Refresh Rate: (Depending on CRT)
800 x 600; 60/70/72/75/85/100/120Hz
1024 x 768; 60/70/72/75/85/100/120Hz
1280 x 800: 57/60/70/72/75/85/100/120Hz
1280 x 1024; 60/70/72/75/85/100/120Hz
1440 x 900; 60/70/72/75/85/100Hz
1600 x 1200; 60/70/72/75/85/100Hz
1680 x 1050; 60/70/72/75/85/100Hz
1920 x 1200; 60Hz
1920 x 1440; 60Hz
2048 x 1536; 60Hz
Input Devices
Keyboard: Full sized 85 keys with 12 function keys, 2.7mm key
stroke, 6mm height; Dedicated Windows® & Application keys
support; HotKey function; TouchPad pointing device
CD Control Function: Play/Pause, Stop/Eject, Previous,
Skip/Next, Mode Control switch (CD/DVD/Digital Audio)
Remote Control for Media Center Edition
External TV Tuner:
Dimensions: 5.2” x 0.9” x 5.5”
Weight: 0.5lbs
Toshiba Console button & Instant Access Internet button
One Touch TV-out button
Expandability
2 memory slots (Both slots may be occupied)
1 PC Card slot supports 1 Type II
Communications
Integrated V.92/56K modem; Data and fax support
Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN
Integrated 802.11a/g Wireless LAN
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.
Ports
RGB (monitor) port
Parallel port
Infrared Port (FIR)
3 Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 2.0)
TV-Out (S-Video)
RJ-45 LAN port
RJ-11 modem port
i.Link (IEEE 1394) port
Secure Digital® (SD) card slot
Physical Description
Dimensions (LxWxH): 14.2: x 10.8” x 1.7”
Weight: 7.99lbs
LED Indicators: Power, HDD, DVD/CDRW, DC-IN, Caps Lock, Arrow,
Numeric, Main Battery Charging Status, System Sleep/Suspend
Status, SD Card, Wireless Communication (left side)
Sound
Realtek ALC202 Codec Chip, Software Sound
16-bit stereo, Windows Sound System Ver. 2.0; SoundBlaster®
Pro compatible (in DOS box only)
Built-in stereo speakers
Direct 3D Sound (supported by sound driver); Hardware
acceleration for DirectSound and DirectMusic; Full Duplex and
MIDI (play back) support
Sound Volume (by Dial)
Ports: External Microphone port, headphone port (stereo), Line-in
port
Power Supply
AC Adapter: 120W AC Adapter, 100-240V / 50-60Hz frequency
(Universal) input voltage, 19V x 6.3A Output.
Dimensions (LxWxH): 5.9” x 2.5” x 1.5”
Weight: 1.38lbs
Battery Pack: 12-cell, rechargeable, removable Lithium Ion
(Graphite) battery; 14.8V x 6450mAh
Dimension (LxWxH): 4.9” x 5.3” x 0.9”
Weight: 1.3lbs
Battery Saver (in WindowsXP): Stand by, HDD Auto Off, Display
Auto Off, Hibernation
Battery Life: 2.28H***
Recharge Time (Off/On): Main Battery– Up to 4Hrs/ Up to 12Hrs
Battery life may vary depending on 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 or see information on accessories shipping with your
computer, visit the Toshiba website at
www.accessories.toshiba.com
Security
Slot for computer lock, memory (2 screws), Built-in Modem (2