HP 13 3 Probook 430 G2 Notebook User Manual

							Resolving a low battery level
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available
▲Connect one of the following devices:
●AC adapter
●Optional USB docking or expansion device
●Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available
To resolve a low battery level when no power source is available, save your work and shut down the
computer.
Inserting or removing the battery
Inserting a battery
To insert the battery:
1.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you.
2.Insert the battery into the battery bay until it is seated.
The battery release latches automatically lock the battery into place.
Removing a battery
To remove the battery:
CAUTION:Removing a battery that is the sole power source for the computer can cause loss of
information. To prevent loss of information, save your work and shut down the computer through
Windows before removing the battery.
1.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you.
2.Slide the battery release latches (1) to release the battery.
NOTE:You can slide the battery release latches simultaneously or you can slide them one at a
time.
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							3.Remove the battery from the computer (2).
Conserving battery power
●From the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options.
●Select low power-use settings through Power Options.
●Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using
them.
●Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source.
●Stop, disable, or remove any external memory cards that you are not using.
●Decrease screen brightness.
●Before you leave your work, initiate Sleep, or shut down the computer.
Storing a user-replaceable battery
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to a battery, do not expose it to high temperatures for
extended periods of time.
If a computer will be unused and unplugged from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the
user-replaceable battery and store it separately.
To prolong the charge of a stored battery, place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTE:A stored battery should be checked every 6 months. If the capacity is less than 50 percent,
recharge the battery before returning it to storage.
Calibrate a battery before using it if it has been stored for one month or more.
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery
WARNING!To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, or puncture; do not short
external contacts; do not dispose of in fire or water.
See the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices for proper battery disposal. To access this
guide, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. To
access battery information, select the HP Support Assistant app on the Start screen, and then select
Battery and performance.
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							Replacing a user-replaceable battery
Battery Check notifies you to replace the battery when an internal cell is not charging properly or
when the battery storage capacity has reached a weak condition. If the battery is possibly covered by
an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. A message refers you to the HP website for more
information about ordering a replacement battery.
Using external AC power
WARNING!Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft.
WARNING!To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer,
a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP.
NOTE:For information on connecting to AC power, see the Setup Instructions poster provided in
the computer box.
External AC power is supplied through an approved AC adapter or an optional USB docking or
expansion device.
Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following conditions:
●When charging or calibrating a battery
●When installing or modifying system software
●When writing information to a CD, a DVD, or a BD (select models only)
●When running Disk Defragmenter
●When performing a backup or recovery
When you connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur:
●The battery begins to charge.
●If the computer is turned on, the power meter icon in the notification area changes appearance.
When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur:
●The computer switches to battery power.
●The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life.
Testing an AC adapter
Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it is connected to
AC power:
●The computer does not turn on.
●The display does not turn on.
●The power lights are off.
To test the AC adapter:
NOTE:The following instructions apply to computers with user-replaceable batteries.
1.Shut down the computer.
2.Remove the battery on the computer.
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							3.Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it into an AC outlet.
4.Turn on the computer.
●If the power lights turn 
on, the AC adapter is working properly.
●If the power lights remain 
off, the AC adapter is not functioning and should be replaced.
Contact support for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter.
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							7 External cards and devices
Using memory card readers
Optional memory cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are
often used with digital media–equipped cameras and PDAs as well as with other computers.
To determine the memory card formats that are supported on your computer, see 
Getting to know
your computer on page 4.
Inserting a memory card
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to the memory card connectors, use minimal force to
insert a memory card.
1.Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer.
2.Insert the card into the memory card reader, and then press in on the card until it is firmly
seated.
You will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of options may be
displayed.
Removing a memory card
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of loss of data or an unresponsive system, use the following
procedure to safely remove the memory card.
1.Save your information and close all programs associated with the memory card.
2.Click the remove hardware icon on the Windows desktop in the notification area, at the far right
of the taskbar. Then follow the on-screen instructions.
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							3.Press in on the card (1), and then remove it from the slot (2).
NOTE:If the card does not eject, pull the card out of the slot.
Using a USB device
Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect an optional external
device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub.
Some USB devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the
device. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions.
These instructions may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer’s website.
The computer has at least 1 USB port that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. Your computer
may also have a USB charging port that provides power to an external device. An optional USB
docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that can be used with the computer.
Connecting a USB device
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect the
device.
▲Connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port.
NOTE:The following illustration may look slightly different than your computer.
You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.
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							NOTE:The first time you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area lets you know
that the device is recognized by the computer.
Removing a USB device
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove
the USB device.
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following
procedure to safely remove the USB device.
1.To remove a USB device, save your information and close all programs associated with the
device.
2.Click the remove hardware icon on the Windows desktop in the notification area, at the far right
of the taskbar, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
3.Remove the device.
Using optional external devices
NOTE:For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to
use, see the manufacturer's instructions.
To connect an external device to the computer:
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be
sure that the device is turned off and the AC power cord is unplugged.
1.Connect the device to the computer.
2.If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet.
3.Turn on the device.
To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the
computer. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, disconnect it from the
computer, and then unplug the AC power cord.
Using optional external drives
Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. A USB drive
can be added by connecting the drive to a USB port to the computer.
NOTE:HP external USB optical drives should be connected to the powered USB port to the
computer.
USB drives include the following types:
●1.44-megabyte diskette drive
●Hard drive module
●External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray)
●MultiBay device
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							8Drives
Handling drives
CAUTION:Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Refer to the
following cautions before handling drives. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to
which they apply.
Observe these precautions:
●Before you move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow
the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive.
●Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching a grounded surface.
●Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer.
●Handle a drive carefully; do not drop a drive or place items on it.
●Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the
computer is off, in the Sleep state, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the
operating system.
●Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay.
●Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while an optical drive is writing to a disc. The
write process is sensitive to vibration.
●Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes.
●Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Do not spray the drive with cleaning products.
●Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with,
shipping, or storing a drive.
●If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective
packaging and label the package “FRAGILE.”
●Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport
walk-through devices and security wands. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices
that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of magnetism and do not damage drives. 
Using hard drives
CAUTION:To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
Save your work and shut down the computer before adding or replacing a memory module or hard
drive.
If you are not sure whether the computer is off, turn the computer on by pressing the power button.
Then shut down the computer through the operating system.
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							Removing or replacing the service door
Removing the service door
Remove the service door to access the memory module slot, hard drive, and other components.
1.Remove the battery (see 
Removing a battery on page 41).
2.With the battery bay away from you, loosen the service door screw (1).
3.Slide the service door away from the battery bay (2) to remove it.
Replacing the service door
Replace the service door after accessing the memory module slot, hard drive, regulatory label, and
other components.
1.Slide the service door toward the battery bay (1) until the service door snaps into place.
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							2.Tighten the service door screw (2) to secure the service door.
3.Insert the battery (see Inserting a battery on page 41).
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive
CAUTION:To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the
hard drive while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation.
If you are not sure whether the computer is off, turn the computer on by pressing the power button.
Then shut down the computer through the operating system.
Removing the hard drive
To remove a hard drive:
1.Save your work and shut down the computer.
2.Disconnect AC power and external devices connected to the computer.
3.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
4.Remove the battery (see 
Removing a battery on page 41).
5.Remove the service door (see 
Removing the service door on page 49).
6.Loosen the 4 hard drive screws (1).
7.Slide the hard drive (2) away from the center of the computer to disengage it from the connector.
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