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    Using 1520 Media Buttons with other apps

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by BigJerm, Aug 9, 2007.

  1. BigJerm

    BigJerm Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was wondering if there is quick method to using the Media Buttons with other application. I am not really using Dell's Media Direct, because quite frankly I hate the program. I am interested in using the buttons with Winamp, and VLC, and even anything else. If anyone has any suggestions, please go ahead.

    I was also wondering why I cannot rate my Dell 1520. The option is not showing up. I am not on a clean install, so maybe Dell have disabled the function or something. I took a screenshot, but it's far to large to post it here. So, you can view it here.
     
    BigJerm, Aug 9, 2007
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  2. bizekiel

    bizekiel Notebook Consultant

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    I can't get them to work with winamp, but they work with Itunes just fine. I suppose there might be software to let you do it, but I'm not sure.
     
    bizekiel, Aug 9, 2007
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  3. xyzcb1

    xyzcb1 Newbie

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    I would like to know how to get the media buttons to work with other apps too.

    The buttons work with WMP. I don't have mediadirect install.
     
    xyzcb1, Aug 11, 2007
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  4. ThePug

    ThePug Notebook Consultant

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    If you're using WinAMP, try the Global Hotkeys in the options area. I would think this would work, but I can't be positive. it did work for my multimedia keyboard however.
     
    ThePug, Aug 11, 2007
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  5. danishh

    danishh Notebook Consultant

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    yep - they work fine in winamp with global hotkeys checked (on the m1330 anyways). As far as i know there is no way to get compatability with VLC (which sucks - its the best player out there)
     
    danishh, Aug 11, 2007
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