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    How to configure Media Buttons (Vostro 1500)

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Terike, Apr 7, 2008.

  1. Terike

    Terike Newbie

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    Is there any way to customize what the media buttons do on the Vostro 1500?

    Such as what music player is uses and whatnot.

    Any help is appreciated.

    Thanks.
     
    Terike, Apr 7, 2008
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  2. Samuel613

    Samuel613 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, search the threads - some guy found a way to make calculator come up when you push the Windows-menu (not Start) key, and for media player (I think) to come up when you hit the MD button.
     
    Samuel613, Apr 7, 2008
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  3. Jakpro

    Jakpro Notebook Evangelist

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    It can be done in the registry.

    Local Machine/System/ControlSet00*/Control/MobilePC/HotStartButtons/0

    replace the asterisk in ControlSet00 with each ControlSet, you need to set both. You can plug in which application you wish to use replacing MediaDirect app.
     
    Jakpro, Apr 7, 2008
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  4. Meetloaf13

    Meetloaf13 fear the MONKEY!!!

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    Can something similar be done with the media kbuttons on the vostros? Can you disable them at all?
     
    Meetloaf13, Apr 25, 2008
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  5. g0ham

    g0ham Newbie

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    it's my question too!!!

    I like this lights kepping "ON"!!!


    thankz!!!
     
    g0ham, May 14, 2008
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