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Discussion in 'Dell' started by alkaeda, Sep 21, 2007.

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You know the home button above the keyboard ... well when i press mine it doesn't do anything. Does anyone know how i can set it to launch a program (say firefox) if i press it?

alkaeda, Sep 21, 2007

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http://forums.techguy.org/tech-tips-tricks/567324-playing-hotkeys-keyboard-shortcuts-using.html

I set mine up to launch Windows Media Player.

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#NoTrayIcon SC112:: Run C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe return

Btw: 112 is the number linked to the Media Direct button on my 1520, it may be different on the vostro 1700.
Tex1ntux, Sep 21, 2007

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hey where do i enter this code?

alkaeda, Sep 21, 2007

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Read the link lazy boy.

billcsho, Sep 22, 2007

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