Can you add document to start menu? in axim x50v

V's first pda · 05-03-09, 05:35 PM

I was wondering if you can add documents to your start up menu on the dell axim x50v..mobile upgraded of course..

It has the basic start up options to select but no document option, can this be done and if so HOW

I know just the basics, I am a newbie for pda's...

Can you let me know if this can be done?

Thank you very very much, have a great day

johnhu_2005 · 05-03-09, 07:58 PM

It can be done, but M$ should have made it Drag-n-Drop...

1. Open up notepad on your PC
2. Type in "21#:MSFEXPLORE \My Documents" (no quotes, no space at the end)
3. Save it as "Documents.lnk" (With quotes)(Note that is an .LNK, not INK)
3. Copy the file to root\Windows\Start Menu\
4. Tap the start button on your Axim and see if it works...

I assumed your "Document" is "My Document", not "Document and Settings". If it is "Document and Settings, just replace it with "21#:MSFEXPLORE \Document and Settings"

Credits to ipaqgeek from Brighthand forums

V's first pda · 05-03-09, 09:45 PM

Hi, I tried what you said to do, but, I am confused, I am not sure how to save it in notepad, all files or text files, and also root windows start menu, I am very sorry, but, I really dont know about this stuff, is it on my pda, when I sync to my computer, please can you walk me thru it step by step...

also I saved the file on notepad, but I dont know what you mean by quote or no quote?

geeee, I have no clue on this, and drag and drop, the file to what root, see, I'm confusing myself even more...

helpppppp

V's first pda · 05-03-09, 09:55 PM

Also Johnhu, when you type it do you use " in it or nooo???
thank you

Zaniax · 05-03-09, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by V's first pda

Also Johnhu, when you type it do you use " in it or nooo???
thank you

Maybe this will clarify:

This is a text

"This is a text with quotes"

V's first pda · 05-04-09, 01:51 AM

Thank you for clearing that up, can you clear up also for me, how to Copy the file to root\Windows\Start Menu\

where is that at? please
I am not sure I looked at my pda files but I dont see windows start menu?

Thank you for all your help I am very thankful for it...but really....I am very new to how to do this stuff I know how to key in and that's pushing it...I learn by hitting a key and see what happens kind of thing..

Thank you for any other info you can give me...
Vickie

Zaniax · 05-04-09, 05:40 AM

If you want to have "My Documents" to appear in the "Today" list then I'll suggest this procedure:

From your main screen click - in sequence - on these labels:

Today->Settings->Menus->Start Menu

You will now see a list of available programs which can appear in the list of "Today"
The limit is 7 programs

In the list you'll find "My Documents" - hopefully :o

Put a check mark - looks like a V - in the square to the left of "My Documents"

Click on OK located in the upper right corner

Click on the 'Flag' in the upper left corner

You should now be able to select "My Documents"

Good luck :)

Zaniax ©

Box · 05-04-09, 05:48 AM

I don't think she wants "My Documents" I think she wants a specific document.

johnhu_2005 · 05-04-09, 05:50 AM

Z, My Documents does not appear on the list. It is only for programs.

If nobody else answers the question, I'll make a Jing video tutorial when I get home this afternoon.

Zaniax · 05-04-09, 06:01 AM

@ Box: You may be right but this is a start - at least ®

@ John: Well any link in the list will work - not just programs.
I found "My Documents" in the list - but maybe I've created the link myself in the far past - I don't remember

Yeah, I'm getting old :p

Zaniax ©

V's first pda · 05-04-09, 12:05 PM

Hi All above, thank you for your help.....

My List Does NOT have documents option in it, I've looked..

((( that's what I would like to do is ADD IT ****)))

to this list so that I can check it on...lol

Did Someone Say Video ...... oh that would help soooooo much Please give me a Video on How To****

I can learn alot easier from it......

THANK YOU ALL ABOVE :)

Box · 05-04-09, 03:31 PM

To get My Documents into the list.

Open File Explorer to My Device

Tap and hold on the My Documents folder a popup will appear
Select Copy.

Scroll down to the Windows folder and Tap it, it might take a little while to open.

Scroll to the folder called Start Menu, Tap it. When it opens Tap the Menu button, bottom right, tap Edit and select Paste Shortcut.

Tap ok to get out.

Then follow Zaniax's instructions to put in the start menu drop down.

johnhu_2005 · 05-04-09, 04:25 PM

I'm in the process of backuping everythinging for Windows 7 RC (Releasing on Cinco de Mayo). I will make the video in a few minutes...

johnhu_2005 · 05-04-09, 04:40 PM

I got the video. Here is the link. It is on Screencast so it is viewable on your browser.

A big thank-you to Box and Z. Learned something new today.

Zaniax · 05-04-09, 05:24 PM

Hey John - I'm impressed about that video

You're really a geek - at least ®