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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:
ÂAppearance: Select this preference pane to change the colors of buttons, menus,
windows, and highlight colors, among other options.
ÂDesktop & Screen Saver: Select 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 that will appear on your screen when the
computer is left idle.
ÂDock: Select this preference pane to change the look, location, and behavior of your
Dock.
As you get to know your computer, explore the other System Preferences. It is your
command center for most settings on your PowerBook. For more information, open
Mac OS Help and search for “System Preferences” or for the specific preference pane
you want to change.
Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system
software, applications, and Internet sites, images shown in this book may be slightly
different from what you see on your screen.
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