Downloading pictures for computer wallpaper
All computer monitors display information at higher or lower levels of detail, or "monitor resolution." These levels can vary from as little as 640 X 480, measured in monitor pixels, to as high as 1600 X 1200 pixels.
As well, monitors can be set to display a varying number of screen colours. This may vary on individual monitors according to your system's capabilities. Older machines are sometimes limited to displaying only 256 colours — or less.
Your optimal settings for these fine images
Today, most monitors are factory-set to either 1026 X 768 or 800 X 600 pixels. They are also capable of displaying millions of colours. All the images available for download on this site are available in either of these resolutions and are best displayed with over 16 million colours.
If you don't already know how to download images for use as your computer's desktop wallpaper, please read the instructions below. Otherwise, consult the manual for your computer's operating system. We have included instructions for:
Windows
If necessary, check the resolution of your monitor
1. GO: to the Start Menu.
2. SELECT: Settings and then Control Panel.
3. CHOOSE: Display.
4. SELECT: "Settings" tab.
5. CHECK: Your current monitor resolution. You can find the settings under the heading "Desktop Area." Note whether it is 1026 X 768 or 800 X 600.
6. CHECK: Your current monitor colour settings in "Color Palette." Note whether it shows over 16 million.
7. CHANGE: If possible, change your monitor resolution to either 1026 X 768 or to 800 X 600 and your colour display to more than 16 million colours. If this is not possible, your monitor does not support either of these resolutions.
Download the image of your choice
1. CLICK: Next to the image of your choice, select your computer's current monitor setting: either 1026 X 768 or 800 X 600.
2. WAIT: Until the image enlarges and fills the page.
3. CLICK RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON: When the picture enlarges to its full size, use your right computer mouse button, click and choose the option: "Set as Wallpaper." Your desktop will now be set with the computer wallpaper you chose.
Macintosh Classic OS
If necessary, check the resolution of your monitor
1. GO: to the Control Panels folder in your System Folder.
2. SELECT: Monitor.
3. CHECK: "Resolution." Under this heading you will see the resolution settings available to you on your Macintosh. Note whether your computer is set to 1026 X 768 or 800 X 600.
4. CHECK: "Colour Depth." Under this heading, you will see colour settings available to you on your Macintosh, ranging from "256" to "millions." Check whether your Mac shows "millions."
5. CHANGE: If necessary, change your monitor resolution to either one of these settings and your colour settings to "millions." If this is not possible, your monitor does not support these resolutions or colour settings.
Download the image of your choice
1. CLICK MONITOR RESOLUTION: Next to the image of your choice, click EITHER 1026 X 768 or 800 X 600, depending on your computer's current monitor setting.
2. WAIT: Until the image enlarges and fills the page.
3. CLICK MOUSE BUTTON AND HOLD DOWN CONTROL KEY: When the picture enlarges to its full size, hold down your Control key and click your mouse. Choose the option: "Download image to disk."
CHOOSE DOWNLOAD FOLDER: Your Mac will present you with a standard diaologue box asking you to select which folder to use to store the image you select. Choose a folder and save your image.
Set the Desktop
1. GO: To the Appearance Control Panel in the System folder.
2. SELECT: "Desktop" from the tabbed Appearance options.
3. SELECT: The "Remove Picture" button if your Mac is already displaying a desktop image.
4. SELECT: The "Place Picture" button.
5. FIND AND CHOOSE YOUR CLASSIC WHEELS FILE: Your Mac will present you with a standard dialogue box asking you to choose a picture for your desktop. Open the folder where you downloaded your Classic Wheels picture and choose your image file.
Macintosh OSX
Download the image of your choice
1. CLICK MONITOR RESOLUTION: Next to the image of your choice, click 1026 X 768.
2. WAIT: Until the image enlarges and fills the page.
3. CLICK MOUSE BUTTON AND HOLD DOWN CONTROL KEY: When the picture enlarges to its full size, hold down your Control key and click your mouse. Choose the option: "Download image to disk."
4. CHOOSE DOWNLOAD FOLDER: Your Mac will present you with a standard dialogue box asking you to select which folder to store the image you select. Choose a folder and save your image.
Select Image for Your Desktop
1. OPEN: Your download folder.
2. DRAG: Image from your download folder onto the mini-desktop displayed in the Desktop panel. Your picture will appear after a slight delay.
