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    XPS M1530 MediaDirect Problem

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by TorreyMac, Aug 17, 2008.

  1. TorreyMac

    TorreyMac Newbie

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    Hey guys,
    I'm new to the forum, but I know my way around a computer more than the average joe, so I am not a complete loss.
    I got my XPS 1530 about a month ago, and have been searching for some kind of patch which would allow the Dell MediaDirect controls (Play/pause, stop, fast forward, etc) to control iTunes while it is not in focus (minimized). I use iTunes for basically everything, and it's starting to become a little bit of a nuisance. I searched this forum for something to help me, but the only thing i found was something which changed the MediaDirect button itself, to open iTunes (which I have tried, but it seems to only open sometimes...). Any help would be greatly appreciated.
     
    TorreyMac, Aug 17, 2008
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  2. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    those mediadirect controls arent specifically for mediadirect.. they should work for iTunes and any other application that looks for play/stop/ff/back...
     
    paper_wastage, Aug 17, 2008
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  3. TorreyMac

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    That's what I thought too. But if iTunes isn't in focus, it won't control anything but the sound... iTunes is my default player
     
    TorreyMac, Aug 17, 2008
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    BatBoy Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Take a look at this thread. MediaDirect is just an application. The keys are typically described as 'Dell Media Keys' - how I found the thread.
     
    BatBoy, Aug 17, 2008
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    I had already found that thread. It's from 2006, and it isn't Vista compatible.
     
    TorreyMac, Aug 17, 2008
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    TorreyMac, Aug 18, 2008
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