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    iTunes and front controls on I6000?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by P4 Phoenix, May 27, 2005.

  1. P4 Phoenix

    P4 Phoenix Newbie

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    Is it posible to control iTunes v4.8 with the front buttons? I have a large libary with itunes and I am going to get a iPod, and I would like to have one player. Is this posible?

    -Jon

    Dell Inspiron 6000d 1.86Ghz, 1 gig ram, 128mb x300, 60 gig 7200 rpm, WXGA+
     
    P4 Phoenix, May 27, 2005
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  2. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, the controls should work with iTunes. You shouldn't have to make any adjustments to iTunes or have any software running in the background. If its not working, then start Dell's Quickset and try again(under start-->programs).

    Hope this helps,


    ~SG~
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  3. P4 Phoenix

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    I frogot to add this, I can control iTunes when it is the window open, but I cannot control it in the background like Windows media player and Dell Jukebox. Is there a way to control iTunes when it is in the background? (Quickset is running)

    -Jon

    Dell Inspiron 6000D, 1.86ghz 533mhz FSB, 1 gig 400 mhz RAM, 128mb x300, 60 gig 7200 rpm.
     
    P4 Phoenix, May 28, 2005
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  4. Amber

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    I've tried searching on the web for an answer, and it seems to be a common complaint with Dell users with no solution suggested. The only thing I can suggest is to switch between iTunes and your other windows by using tab+alt. Once you have iTunes selected, then you can use the media controls. I know that sounds like alot of work, but if you don't like using your mouse like me, then it is easier.

    I had to adjust my setting on Winamp in order to use the controls (under options-->preferences-->global hotkeys). If you can find a setting similar to that then it would work, but I haven't found one on iTunes.

    Sorry,

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    Amber, May 29, 2005
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    sweetmerlin Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yoohoo,

    thx SouthernGirl, I forgot about the Global Hotkeys in WinAmp. You're the best! :)
     
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  6. buddyd

    buddyd Notebook Enthusiast

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    go to www.aqua-soft.org and search there forums for multiplugin it enables the buttons when itunes is in the background.
     
    buddyd, May 29, 2005
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