How to fill Tool Preset picker?

When I select Custom Shape Tool, the Tool Preset picker on the upper right is empty despite the fact that there are a few dozen Custom Shapes loaded as can be seen in the Preset Manager. But how do I get those loaded shapes to appear in the picker?
If I go to the Tool Preset pickers' flyout and select Load Tool Presets and navigate to .csh shape files, they appear light gray, ie, they cannot be opened/loaded.
With no shapes in the picker, I know of no way to access the Custom Shapes that are loaded as seen in Preset Manager.
Any help appreciated!

Thanks!
Btw, what's "my manual"? The box CS5 came in contained no manual. When I select Ps from Applications, it lists a number of folders and a Read Me pdf file, but no manual. I'm sure that's a totally stupid quesiton, but then that's my kinds quesiton!

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