HP dv4-2045dx manual Obtaining the latest HP device drivers

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Obtaining the latest HP device drivers

1.Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region.

2.Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the search box, and then press enter.

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If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Proceed to step 6.

3.Click your specific product from the models listed.

4.Click the Windows 7 operating system.

5.When the list of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information.

6.Click Install now to install the updated driver without downloading the file.

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Click Download only to save the file to your computer. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your hard drive.

After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to install.

7.If prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of the device.

Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers

You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. This feature can be set to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products.

To use Windows Update:

1.Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update.

NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you can check for updates.

2.Click Check for updates.

3.Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Contents Multimedia Product notice Table of contents Troubleshooting Multimedia features Component Description Identifying your multimedia componentsUsing the MediaSmart button select models only Adjusting the volume Using the media activity hotkeys Multimedia software Using HP MediaSmart softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Using other preinstalled multimedia softwareAudio Checking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesVideo Connecting an external monitor or projectorConnecting an Hdmi device Watching TV select models only Configuring audio for HdmiPage Optical drive Identifying the installed optical driveDVD±RW/R Using optical discsCD-R discs Selecting the right discLightScribe DVD+R discs Playing music Watching a movie Changing DVD region settings Creating or burning a CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD or DVD Webcam Optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or TroubleshootingDisc does not play Computer does not detect the optical driveDVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically Disc does not play automaticallyDVD movie is not visible on an external display Device driver must be reinstalled Obtaining the latest HP device drivers DVD Index