HP 13 3 Probook 430 G2 Notebook User Manual

Component Description
(4)
Speaker mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.
(5)  Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password
logon.
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Keys
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination
with the fn key.
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed
in combination with a function key, the num lk key, or the
esc key.
(3)
Windows key  Returns you to the Start screen from an open app or the
Windows desktop.
NOTE:Pressing the Windows key again will return you to
the previous screen.
(4)  Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the...

Bottom
Component Description
(1)  Vent Enable airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE:The computer fan starts up automatically to
cool internal components and prevent overheating. It
is normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during
routine operation.
(2)
Service door Provides access to the hard drive bay, the wireless
LAN (WLAN) module slot, the WWAN module slot,
and the memory module slots.
CAUTION:To prevent an unresponsive system,
replace the wireless module only with a wireless
module...

Component Description
(4)  Battery bay Holds the battery.
(5)
SIM slot Supports a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM).
The SIM slot is located under the service door.
14 Chapter 2   Getting to know your computer 

Front
Component Description
(1)
Hard drive light
●Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
●Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily
parked the hard drive.
NOTE:For more information about HP 3D
DriveGuard, see 
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select
models only) on page 52.
(2)  Memory card reader Reads optional memory cards that store, manage,
share, or access information.
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3 Connecting to a network
Your computer can travel with you wherever you go. But even at home, you can explore the globe
and access information from millions of websites using your computer and a wired or wireless
network connection. This chapter will help you get connected to that world.
Connecting to a wireless network
Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may be
equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:
●Wireless local area network...

Using operating system controls
The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network,
and diagnose and repair network problems.
To use operating system controls:
1.From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel.
2.Select Network and Internet, and then select Network and Sharing Center.
For more information, access HP Support Assistant. To access HP Support Assistant, from the Start
screen, select the HP Support Assistant app.
Using a...

Setting up a WLAN
To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet, you need the following equipment:
●A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from
an Internet service provider
●A wireless router (2) (purchased separately)
●A wireless computer (3)
NOTE:Some modems have a built-in wireless router. Check with your ISP to determine what type
of modem you have.
The illustration below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the...

Connecting to a WLAN
To connect to the WLAN, follow these steps:
1.Be sure that the WLAN device is on. If the device is on, the wireless light is on. If the wireless
light is off, press the wireless button.
NOTE:On some models, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are off.
2.From the Start screen, point to the far-right upper or lower corner of the screen to display the
charms.
3.Select Settings, and then click the network status icon.
4.Select your WLAN from the list.
5.Click Connect....

Some mobile network operators require the use of a SIM. A SIM contains basic information about
you, such as a personal identification number (PIN), as well as network information. Some computers
include a SIM that is preinstalled in the battery bay. If the SIM is not preinstalled, it may be provided
in the HP Mobile Broadband information provided with your computer or the mobile network operator
may provide it separately from the computer.
For information about inserting and removing the SIM, see...