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Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E4547 / March 2009 - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 2
Charging the Battery Pack 26 Power Options 27 Power Management Modes 28 Sleep and Hibernate 28 Thermal Power Control 28 Special Keyboard Functions 29 Colored Hot Keys 29 Multimedia Control Keys 31 Microsoft Windows Keys 32 Extended Keyboard 32 Status Indicators 33 4. Using the Notebook PC - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 3
Drive 41 Hard Disk Drive 43 Memory (RAM 45 Connections 46 Network Connection 46 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 47 Windows BIOS Settings A-4 Common Problems and Solutions A-7 Windows Vista Software Recovery A-14 Glossary A-16 Declarations and Safety Statements A-20 Notebook - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 4
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PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual. Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct. Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 6
Notebook PC's components. 5. Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this guide or [ ] represents a key on the keyboard; do not actually type the [ ] < > or [ ] and the enclosed - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 7
Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. IMPORTANT! Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 8
wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors. The hard disk drive's head retracts when the power - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 9
1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Read the later pages for detailed infor- mation on using your Notebook PC. 1. Install the battery pack 1 2 4 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter 2 110V-220V 3 3 3 1 3. Open - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 10
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2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual. Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct. Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 12
2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. The keyboard differs for each territory. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 13
Switch The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel "Power Options." 6 Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 14
PC. The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. The battery pack size varies depending on model. 1 2 34 WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. High temperatures are - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 15
by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 4 Battery Lock - Spring The spring battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured. When the battery pack is inserted, it will automatically lock. To remove - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 16
Notebook PC. 1 2 3 1 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. See the marketing specifications - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 17
port with eight pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. The built jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 18
include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved. 2 Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Make sure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 19
the illustration below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 1 1 Audio Speakers The built-in stereo speaker devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a built-in high-speed memory card reader that can conveniently read - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 20
2 Knowing the Parts 20 - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 21
3. Getting Started Power System Special Keyboard Functions Status Indicators There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual. Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct. Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 22
cord to a different standard. Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages. servicing. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter. You may damage both your battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC-DC adapter. This Notebook - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 23
Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack. The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together. A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life, which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 24
for storing. WARNING! For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. If there is any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center. 24 - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 25
and is not a problem with the display. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. WARNING! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materials that will reduce air circulation such - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 26
panel. Screen captures shown here are examples only and may not reflect what you see in your system. Right-click the battery icon You will be warned when battery power is low. If you continue to ignore the low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows default uses - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 27
be prompted to restart the system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart. To restart the system manually, choose Restart. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. Emergency Shutdown In - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 28
Started Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). You can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. ACPI power management - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 29
the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 30
of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time. Applying or removing the power adapter will automatically switch the system between AC mode and battery mode. You can see the current mode through the on-screen display (OSD). Fn+Enter (extended keyboard): Toggles Windows "Calculator - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 31
for convenient controlling of the multimedia application. The following defines the meaning of each multimedia control key on the Notebook PC. Some control key functions may defer depending on Notebook PC model. Use the [Fn] key in combination with the arrow keys for CD control functions. CD Play - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 32
a small pointer, activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object. Extended Keyboard An extended keyboard is available on selected models. The extended keyboard has a dedicated numeric keypad for easy number entry. Use [Num Lk / Scr Lk] to toggle - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 33
Status Indicators Front 3 Getting Started Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk. The light flashes proportional to the access time. Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator shows the status of the - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 34
When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Number Lock Indicator Indicates that number activated when lighted. Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to type using capitalized letters (e.g. A, B, C). When the capital - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 35
PC Pointing Device Storage Devices Connections There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual. Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct. Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 36
The Notebook PC's integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with PS/2 mouse designed with two or three buttons and a scrolling knob. The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts, hence, mechanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still required for working - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 37
Notebook PC Clicking/Tapping - With the pointer over an item, press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly, keeping your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected. The selected item will will not be executed. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 38
4 Using the Notebook PC Multi-finger gesture input Two-finger scrolling - Use two fingertips to slide up/down/left/right on the touchpad to scroll a window up/down/left/right. If your display window includes several sub-windows, move the pointer on that pane before scrolling. Scrolling vertically - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 39
force. There is no need to tap the surface too hard. Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touchpad. The touchpad responds best to light pressure. Automatic Touchpad Disabling Windows can automatically disable the Notebook PC's touchpad when an external USB mouse is attached - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 40
devices. This Notebook PC has the following storage devices: • Flash memory reader • Hard disk drive • Optical drive Flash Memory Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. Flash memory card specifications "Windows Safely Remove Hardware" on the taskbar before removing the flash memory - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 41
optical disc 4 Using the Notebook PC 2 1. While the Notebook PC's power is ON, press the drive's eject button and the tray will eject out partially. 1 2. Gently pull on the drive's front panel and slide the tray completely out. Be careful not to touch the CD drive lens and other mechanisms. Make - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 42
can allow CD-RW discs to be used like a hard drive with writing, deleting, and editing capabilities. Vibration is normal for all high-speed optical drives due to unbalanced CDs or CD print. To decrease vibration, use the Notebook PC on an even surface and do not place labels on the CD. Listening - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 43
optical drives. The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable hard disk drive. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 44
4 Using the Notebook PC 3 4 Installing the hard disk drive: 1 2 44 - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 45
(RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 46
BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T hub (not a BASE-T4 hub). For 10Base-T, use category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair wiring. 10/100 Mbps FullDuplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with "duplex" enabled. The software default is to use the fastest setting so no user - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 47
standards. The optional built-in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or be visible to others. Ad-hoc mode The Ad-hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to another wireless device. No access point (AP) is required - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 48
4 Using the Notebook PC Windows Wireless Network Connection Connecting to a network 1. Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (see switches connect to. 7. When connecting, you may have to enter a password. 48 8. After connection has been established, "Connected" will be shown. - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 49
System and Software System BIOS Settings Common Problems and Solutions Windows Software Recovery Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the drawings shown in this manual. Please accept your Notebook PC as being - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 50
complement your Notebook PC. USB Hub (Optional) Attaching an optional USB hub will increase your drivers are necessary. USB Floppy Disk Drive An optional USB-interface floppy disk drive can accept a standard 1.44MB (or 720KB) 3.5-inch floppy diskette. WARNING! To prevent system failures, use Windows - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 51
data entry to be more comfortable. Attaching an external USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable. Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC's built-in keyboard and touchpad. A Appendix Printer Connection One or more USB printers - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 52
that your hard disk drive is in good working order. Contact your retailer if you require such a solution. Some of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed. System BIOS Settings Boot Device 1. On the Boot screen, select Boot - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 53
. Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device [Hard Drive] [CD/DVD] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 1. On the Security screen, select Change Supervisor or Change User Password. 2. Type in a password - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 54
password while invoking setup as well as on each boot. Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC to keep your configuration settings, you must save changes before exiting the BIOS setup utility. If you want to restore default settings, choose Load Setup - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 55
does not work correctly. 1. Check "Device Manager" to see if there are any problems. 2. Try reinstalling the webcam driver to solve the problem. 3. If the problem is not solved, update the BIOS to the latest version and try again. 4. If the problem still exist, contact your local service center and - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 56
10℃ and 30℃ if you will not be using it for a long time. It is strongly recommended that you charge the battery pack every three months. Hardware Problem - Power ON/OFF Error I cannot power ON the Notebook PC. Diagnostics: 1. Power On by Battery only? (Y = 2, N = 4) 2. Able to see BIOS (ASUS Logo - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 57
from viruses.) Service - Specification, function, price How to check whether a Notebook PC is equipped with a wireless card? A. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You will see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. Software Problem - ASUS bundled software - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 58
version with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in DOS mode. These utilities and BIOS files can be downloaded from the ASUS website. (WARNING: Ensure your Notebook PC does not lose power during the BIOS flashing process.) 5. If problem still cannot be solved, use the recovery process to reinstall your - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 59
latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive. 2. Connect your flash disk drive to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Use the "Easy Flash" function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow the instructions shown. BIOS SETUP - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 60
level. NIS scans virus while downloading data so network speed will be decreased. 4. Cannot login to MSN or Yahoo messenger services. Make sure NIS has been updated and also update the Windows system by using "Windows Update". If the problem still exist, try: 1. Open NIS 200x by clicking on the - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 61
Common Problems and Solutions (Cont.) A Appendix 9. Windows Firewall must be stopped before installing "Norton Internet Security" or "Norton Personal Firewall". How to stop Windows Firewall: 1. Click Start and then Control Panel. 2. You will have one of two control panels. Click on the Security - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 62
as drive "C". Recover Windows to entire HD with 2 partition. This option will delete all partitions from your hard drive and create two new partitions "C" (60%) and "D" (40%). 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Please visit www.asus.com for updated drivers and - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 63
your hard disk drive and create a new system partition as drive "C". Recover Windows to entire HD with 2 partition. This option will delete all partitions from your hard drive and create two new partitions "C" (60%) and "D" (40%). 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 64
loading it into system memory. When the manual instructs you to "boot" your system (or computer), it means to turn ON your computer. "Reboot" means to restart your computer. When using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from "Start | Shut Down..." will reboot your computer. Byte (Binary Term - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 65
Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that will appear in future models when peripherals support higher speeds. 1394 is also used in high-end digital equipment and should be marked "DV" for Digital Video port. Kensington® Locks Kensington® locks (or compatible) allow the Notebook - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 66
Personnel working with Bus) PCI bus is a specification that defines a 32-bit data will first run through the POST, a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive hard disk or optical disc. A-18 - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 67
idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the function keys. The time-out setting of both Hard Disk and Video can be set by the BIOS Setup. The Power LED blinks when the Notebook PC is in STR mode. In STD mode, the Notebook PC will appear to be powered OFF. System Disk A system - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 68
DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Notebook PC. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD , DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in "Region code after that will require factory resetting which is not covered by warranty. If - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 69
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 70
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instructions in the user's manual. This equipment is for operation within 5.15 GHz and 5.25GHz frequency ranges and is restricted to indoor environments only - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 71
A Appendix Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N. America Japan Europe ETSI 2.412-2.462 GHz 2.412-2.484 GHz 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through CH11 Ch01 through Ch14 Ch01 through Ch13 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 72
. • Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire, as they may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. A-24 - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 73
by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. (English) ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. (Norwegian) (Japanese) Russian) Hg IMPORTANT! Depending on model, components used in the Notebook - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 74
manual may result in hazardous laser exposure. Do not attempt to disassemble the optical drive. For your safety, have the optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider. Service herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Macrovision - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 75
your Notebook PC for future reference or for technical support. Keep this User's Manual in a secured location if passwords are filled out. Owner's Name Owner's Telephone Manufacturer Model Serial Number Display Size Resolution Memory Size Retailer Location Purchase Date Hard Drive - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 76
A Appendix A-28 - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 77
intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL listed contract price of each product. ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify IF ASUS, ITS SUPPLIERS OR YOUR RESELLER IS INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY. Service and Support Visit - Asus K60IN | User Manual - Page 78
This product is protected by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 7,416,423; 7,415,588; 7,413,402; 7,411,791; 7,408,855; 7,403,378; 7,400,721; 7,399,011; 7,394,533; 7,392,968; 7,388,754; 7,388,752; 7,388,743; 7,382,605; 7,382,314; 7,375,952; 7,374,433; 7,373,493; 7,369,402; 7,369,064; 7,362,
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Notebook PC
Hardware User’s Manual
E4547 / March 2009