$(cpicName) Help - Preferences

has many options which you can adjust to control the way the program works. You can access the Preferences window by clicking the Preferences button on the main toolbar or by selecting Preferences from the Edit menu. | -->

Adjusting Preferences The preferences in take effect immediately when you change them. This allows you to see the changes instantly in most cases.

The preferences are divided into categories which are represented on the left of the window by links. To view the preferences for any category, simply click on its link.

When you are finished adjusting the preferences, just close the window by clicking the 'Exit' button.

Preference Categories There are several categories listed in the preferences. If you have any plug-ins installed, you may have even more choices. The main categories are listed below.

Access Security

--> | This will enable 's startup password protection. Check the 'enable' box, enter your password, and press the 'Apply' button to password protect . Click here for more information.

Confirmations

--> | In this window you can select which actions will require your confirmation. If you turn off a confirmation, will carry out your instructions without confirming them. This can be dangerous if you turn off the confirmation for deleting files. Click here for more information.

File List

--> | This screen changes the way in which files are displayed in the File List. You can control which files are shown, as well as how the are sorted. The Next Page link at the top will take you to more advanced settings. Click here for more information.

Folder List

--> | The Folder List options define how folders appear on the left side of the window. Click here for more information.

Image Viewer

--> | The Image Viewer options control how images are displayed. You can choose between full screen or windowed viewing, as well as magnification and centering. The Next Page link at the top will take you to more advanced settings. Click here for more information.

Image Decoder

--> | The Image Decoder options allow for some settings to be adjusted which control how images are decoded for display in the Image Viewer. Click here for more information.

Internet

--> | Internet options configure to work with your internet connection. Click here for more information.

Memory

--> | If you encounter problems with your system, the Memory Configuration will allow you to adjust how works with your computer's memory. The default settings should work fine on most machines. Click here for more information.

Miscellaneous

--> | Assorted preference options are found under Miscellaneous Preferences. These include hiding the startup screen, deactivating the eye, enabling screen capture and more. Click here for more information.

Multimedia

--> | The multimedia preferences control how video and sound files are played back, including repeating, size, and scaling. Click here for more information.

Screen Saver

--> | The Screen Saver options let you set the delay before activating the screen saver, the delay between images, as well as saving the currently selected images as your screen saver. Click here for more information.

Slide Show

--> | The Slide Show and Maxi Show options let you specify the delays and display style for your shows. You can also adjust other elements such as scaling and centering. The Next Page link at the top will take you to more advanced settings. Click here for more information.

Sound Effects

--> | The Sound Effects options allow you to enable or disable sound effects in , as well as configure the specific sounds that get played. Click here for more information.

Thumbnails

--> | Thumbnail options allow you to control how thumbnails are created, whether or not they are saved, and some attributes controlling their appearence. Click here for more information.

Wallpaper Chgr

--> | Wallpaper Changer options control how often will automatically update your desktop wallpaper. Here you can also save the currently selected images for use as wallpaper. Click here for more information.