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    Hotkey conflicts between iTunes and ThinkPad screen orientation

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by slogans7, Mar 19, 2007.

  1. slogans7

    slogans7 Newbie

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    Don't know if anyone has encountered conflicts between applications like iTunes and the hotkeys that control screen orientation on laptops like ThinkPads.

    For example, the hotkeys that control "Mute" in iTunes turn the screen upside down since they are the same combination (Ctrl-Alt-down arrow). Fast forward or back also flips the screen--the equivalent of Ctrl-Alt-left and right arrows.

    In Windows Media Player, pressing the shortcuts for fast-rewind calls up the ThinkPad's built-in password manager.

    Has anyone else encountered this or found a fix?
     
    slogans7, Mar 19, 2007
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  2. skytips

    skytips Newbie

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    I bumped the ctrl-alt and arrow keys without realizing it, and found myscreen flip... hence I found your posting when trying to fix the problem... try the thinkVantage keyboard customizer utility... good-luck!
     
    skytips, Jan 9, 2008
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