Volume Control On Keyboard Stops Working In Netflix & YouTube In Fullscreen Mode
I recently switched to firefox from internet explorer. Sadly, I'm no longer able to use the volume wheel on my keyboard to increase/decrease volume on sites such as netflix or youtube when viewing in fullscreen mode. I'm able to use the volume wheel in fullscreen using IE, and chrome. And the volume wheel works when using media player or VLC. This is a firefox issue as other programs and browers are not affected.
Something about firefox fullscreen mode must be locking certain key combinations or shortcuts out. I looked through about:config to see if I could find an obvious setting but I am not that advanced of a user yet.
To adjust volume while viewing video in fullscreen mode with firefox, I have to exit fullscreen mode, adjust volume, then re-enter fullscreen mode. This can really spoil the atmosphere If I have freinds over or my partner and I are watching a movie. Because there are other people in the house, I try to respect that by keeping the volume at a reasonable level. This means frequent changes of the volume level - particularly in shows where the actors voice levels is barely audible relative to the ambient noises and music during action scenes.
Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard Windows 7 Ultimate
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Installed Plug-ins
Shockwave Flash 18.0 r0
Shockwave Flash 22.0 r0
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Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web Link} by holding down the <Shift>
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A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Safe Mode (not Refresh).
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Hi FredMcD
Thanks for the help but the problem is still there. I followed the steps posted and removed / updated the flash plugin.
Running the browser in safe mode did not correct the issue either.
PS - How did you know what plugins I was using ?
Application Basics
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Experimental Features
Modified by The_Inquisitor
The_Inquisitor said
I'm no longer able to use the volume wheel on my keyboard to increase/decrease volume
It's possible the software doesn't know about this. Can you check your settings?
FredMcD said
The_Inquisitor saidI'm no longer able to use the volume wheel on my keyboard to increase/decrease volumeIt's possible the software doesn't know about this. Can you check your settings?
It works in everything except for Firefox and then only for apps using fullscreen mode. Its like something about FF fullscreen locks out keyboard shortcuts. My research this problem has existed for quite some time and hasnt been addressed.
Thanks for trying. Ill just have to search for a more compatible web browser.