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Apple eMac 2005 User Manual

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Chapter 2

Getting to Know Your eMac

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Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences

You can quickly make your desktop look the way you want using System Preferences.
Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.

Feel free to make changes and experiment with the following:
 Desktop & Screen Saver: Open this preference pane to change the background

color or pattern of your desktop, or change it to a photo or image you like. You can
also choose an eye-catching screen effect to appear on your screen when the
computer is left idle.

 Dock: Open this preference pane to change the look, location, and behavior of

your Dock.

 Appearance: Open this preference pane to change the colors of buttons, menus,

windows, and highlight colors, among other options.

As you get to know your computer, explore the other System Preferences. It is your
command center for most settings on your eMac. For more information, choose Help >
Mac Help and search for “System Preferences” or for the specific preference you want to
change.

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