modifying function of extra button on laptop

My laptop has an email button built in, which normally opens the default
email program. Trouble is, I use gmail.

How would I change it to open gmail.com in my web browser?

I know how to add a hotkey to a shortcut, but that requires ctrl + alt + the
button, which is more key pressing than I want to do.

According this article, its not possible to set Gmail as your default email
client through a web interface. You have to use the built in email client
(Windows Mail) or Microsoft Office Outlook if you have that installed.
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"noodlesman" <> wrote in message
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> My laptop has an email button built in, which normally opens the default
> email program. Trouble is, I use gmail.
>
> How would I change it to open gmail.com in my web browser?
>
> I know how to add a hotkey to a shortcut, but that requires ctrl + alt +
> the
> button, which is more key pressing than I want to do.

According this article, its not possible to set Gmail as your default email
client through a web interface. You have to use the built in email client
(Windows Mail) or Microsoft Office Outlook if you have that installed.
--
Andre
Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"noodlesman" <> wrote in message
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> My laptop has an email button built in, which normally opens the default
> email program. Trouble is, I use gmail.
>
> How would I change it to open gmail.com in my web browser?
>
> I know how to add a hotkey to a shortcut, but that requires ctrl + alt +
> the
> button, which is more key pressing than I want to do.

You probably cannot do what you want, but if it is possible either your
laptop manual/documentation disc or the manufacturer's Web site will have
documentation on what customization options are available for your computer.

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"noodlesman" <> wrote in message
news:99D1894F-A192-44D0-A15A-...
> My laptop has an email button built in, which normally opens the default
> email program. Trouble is, I use gmail.
>
> How would I change it to open gmail.com in my web browser?
>
> I know how to add a hotkey to a shortcut, but that requires ctrl + alt +
> the
> button, which is more key pressing than I want to do.