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    Reprogramming key

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by squelchy451, Jul 31, 2010.

  1. squelchy451

    squelchy451 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi

    I have a notebook with a trackpoint. I want to reprogram the scroll key or one of the keys for the trackpoint into the 'middle button' that I rely on heavily for opening links in new tabs automatically.

    Help please

    THanks!
     
    squelchy451, Jul 31, 2010
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  2. spinsane

    spinsane Notebook Enthusiast

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    For synaptic--
    Control Panel -> Mouse -> Device Settings -> Settings -> Tapping -> Tap Zones -> Enable Tap Zones -> Bottom/Top Left/Right Action -> Middle Click

    The exact commands to get it done may of course vary pending on your device and what not, but this should get you in the right place.
     
    spinsane, Jul 31, 2010
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  3. squelchy451

    squelchy451 Notebook Consultant

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    It's not synaptic....i wish it was though
     
    squelchy451, Aug 2, 2010
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    johnny.dacu Notebook Enthusiast

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    It maybe a sily question (solution)... have you check the manufacture website for a driver, application to customize those buttons?
     
    johnny.dacu, Aug 2, 2010
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  5. jackluo923

    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Try using a program called autohotkey
     
    jackluo923, Aug 2, 2010
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