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    t61 Fn keys + Itunes annoyance

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by infinitesnowboy, Oct 22, 2008.

  1. infinitesnowboy

    infinitesnowboy Newbie

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    My t61's Fn+arrow keys used to work with both WMP and Itunes until I did a reinstall of everything. Now it only works with WMP, unless the Itunes window is in focus. I've installed the Hotkey drivers but to no avail.

    Anyone have a solution? Thanks for any input.
     
    infinitesnowboy, Oct 22, 2008
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  2. Skurvy_Pirate

    Skurvy_Pirate Newbie

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    Hey, I had the same problem and while searching found this:

    everythingitunes.com/os/windows/2008-01-04/mmkeysdll/

    It's a .dll plugin you put in your itunes plugins folder and it lets you use your laptop media keys (for thinkpad fn+left, fn+right, etc.) to control itunes. It works perfectly.

    NOTE: should be a www before the above address but I can't put in a "url" because I haven't made 15+ posts
     
    Skurvy_Pirate, Nov 18, 2008
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  3. Matt

    Matt Notebook Deity

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    ... I used to use the media buttons on my ThinkPad with iTunes and I never had to add any iTunes plugins. It's always worked for me. I now use them with Songbird which also works without plugins...
     
    Matt, Nov 18, 2008
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    philosopherdog Notebook Consultant

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    I think they're referring to v8.x of iTunes. I've noticed this too. Good find on the plugin! :)
     
    philosopherdog, Nov 18, 2008
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