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Screensaver Download Instructions (Windows only)
Wallpaper Download Instructions (Windows and Mac)

Three screensaver packages are currently available:

Instructions for downloading screensavers (Windows only):

1) Select "Download" then select "Save this program to disk" to download one of the screensaver packages to your hard drive.

2) When the download is complete, a window will appear with options "Open," "Open Folder," and "Close." Choose "Open" to install the screensaver, then "Ok."

3) Under your "Control Panel," go to "Display" then "Screensaver." Select the file you just installed, then click "Ok."

NOTE: Each image remains on screen for approximately one minute before transitioning to the next image.

Both Macintosh and Windows users may select one of the following images for desktop wallpaper or display:

Instructions for downloading wallpaper (Mac users):

1) Click on the thumbnail to open the image you prefer.

2) With your mouse on the opened image, hold down the mouse key until a menu appears, then choose "Download Image to Disk," select a folder, and save.

3) Under the Apple menu, open "Control Panels," then "Appearance."

4) Under "Appearance," open "Desktop," then "Place Picture." Browse to the folder in which you saved the image and select the image. Click "Open" and choose "Set Desktop."

Instructions for downloading wallpaper (Windows users):

1) Click on the thumbnail to open the image you prefer.

2) Right-click on the opened image. You may then choose to download the image, or select "Save As Wallpaper" (or "Set picture as...," "Set as Wallpaper," "Set as background," or "Set as Desktop item," depending on your system.)

3) If you chose "Save As Wallpaper," you're finished! If you chose to download the image, go to your "Control Panel," select "Background," and browse to locate and select the downloaded image.

Note: Screensavers and wallpaper images are sized for optimal appearance on both smaller (14-15") and larger (17-19") monitors.

For assistance with your screensaver or wallpaper, please contact webmaster.

To comment on the screensavers or wallpaper images, please contact Peter Wagner, phone (704) 894-2642.

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