iTask, what, where

alanrf · 08-07-04, 08:21 AM

I've been seeing references to iTask,screenshots and so on.

I am not clear whether this is a 'built-in' function or is an add-on as the various pieces of information that I have read seem fairly evenly divided on the topic.

Can anyone point out either:

...my inability to use my own software

or

... my inability to make any sense from my last Google search.

Thanks.

baker · 08-07-04, 08:57 AM

iTask is on ROM I believe so I guess you could call it built in. However, HP added it on to the ppc operating system.

alanrf · 08-07-04, 10:03 AM

If it is in there somewhere, just how do I get to it???

mikehd · 08-07-04, 10:36 AM

You should have a hardware button with a curved arrow icon. Also, you can add it to your Start menu by going to Start>Settings>Menus> select iTask.

baker · 08-07-04, 10:37 AM

On my 4155 there is a button next to the mail button and a shortcut in Start, Programs. Did your 1940 come with OS 2003 or 2003 Premium? I may be wrong, but I thought only the Premium had iTask. Surely someone here can confirm. Sorry not more help.

alanrf · 08-07-04, 10:50 AM

Not available via Start / Settings / Menu, and in fact the OS is CE v4.20 or MS PPC 2003 Pro, so it looks like I'm unlucky.

baker · 08-07-04, 04:43 PM

Sorry to hear it. To tell you the truth, I don't use it all that much. I like using Handy Switcher, Handy Launcher and HandyMenu. The folks that made iTask for HP are here: http://www.thumbsupsoft.com/ if you're interested in something similar.

mikehd · 08-07-04, 04:51 PM

I didn't use iTask at all until I read this forum! Now it is a very nice extra to have. Glad I don't have to buy every utility needed for these things!

imported_bobkat · 08-07-04, 05:25 PM

Go to Start> Settings> Systems> iTask settings , Then you can select a label and menu you want to use on the iTask menu. You'll have the option to choose the capture function from the menu.

I guess this is what you are talking about?

baker · 08-07-04, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobkat

Go to Start> Settings> Systems> iTask settings , Then you can select a label and menu you want to use on the iTask menu. You'll have the option to choose the capture function from the menu.

I guess this is what you are talking about?

I've got a 4155, so I go to Start, Programs and iTask is there. It came with the arrow button mapped to this shortcut.

imported_ironguy · 08-08-04, 03:35 AM

If anyone wants iTask, or gigatask in its original form, go to www.gigatask.com. The thumbsupsoft web site will get you there buy rather indirectly. I used to use StarTap waaaaay back when... it had a terrific file explorer. Drag n drop well before anyone else.

alanrf · 08-10-04, 06:59 AM

Thanks for all the help!

I've got GigaTask and it looks good to me, easy to configure and use all the features that have been buried before.