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    T400(or all Thinkpads) + VLC

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by MaX PL, Dec 23, 2008.

  1. MaX PL

    MaX PL Notebook Deity

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    this is regarding VLC on a Thinkpad T400, but it could relate to all Thinkpads.

    when using VLC, i cannot utilize the volume buttons to change volume. i have to use the software volume controls to change volume.

    does anyone else experience this? is there a way to change this within vlc?

    Thanks
     
    MaX PL, Dec 23, 2008
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  2. Arki

    Arki Super Moderator

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    You want to sync your keyboard volume buttons with VLC Player? Like with MPC?

    I don't know how to do that, but you can use CTRL+Up/Down to control the player volume.
     
    Arki, Dec 23, 2008
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  3. w500?

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    I can't really help you, only confirm that both player and keyboard volume controls function independently on my w500.
     
    w500?, Dec 23, 2008
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    Ditto for my T400.
     
    i5aac, Dec 23, 2008
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    I had the same problem earlier as the volume keys were useless. Somehow, they started working at some point after a newer version of the player was installed. If you do have the latest version, then I hope someone else has the answer for you.
     
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  6. MaX PL

    MaX PL Notebook Deity

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    okay that was strange.

    i was using vlc .9.4 and upgraded to .9.8 and the volume controls now work.

    i dont get why something so simple didnt function properly earlier but whatever, it now works.
     
    MaX PL, Dec 23, 2008
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