Choosing a Color Scheme and Background
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4.
Choose the Test button to see how the screen saver will look when it is
activated.
Move the mouse button or press Esc to end the test.
5.
In the Wait for field, enter a delay in seconds to determine how long
your computer must wait without keyboard or mouse input before
starting the screen saver.
6.
Select the Require Password checkbox if you want to make your
screen saver into a screen lock.
This option blocks other users from using your screen when you step
away from your desk and your screen saver is active.
7.
Move the Priority slider to indicate how high a priority the screen
saver program should have.
If you have other programs running, such as spreadsheet recalculation,
program compilations, or database accesses, use a Low priority. The
graphics of the screen saver will be choppy, but your other work will have
priority.
8.
Choose OK to set your screen saver configuration.
Setting the Size and Location of Desktop Elements
Many of the elements of the KDE Desktop can be configured to fit your personal
preferences. For example, you can select the position and size of the Panel and
the location of the Taskbar.
To choose the location and size of the Panel and Taskbar:
1.
Choose Panel under the Applications section of the KDE Control
Center (or choose Settings|Applications|Panel on the main menu).