You ask such strange questions... What have you tried?Basically do like in any filter if you don't try any fancy stuff (I wouldn't know what that would be in that case, I'm strictly speaking a novice too).
Do your stuff in the filter and press "Ok"... How many other things can you do? It's the same principals in almost any adjustments in any editing program. I understand you are a novice but the best way to learn is to try until you turn green and then try again until you get it right.
Fancy stuff there's always tutorials for if you need that. I don't care that much but don't have the time to even think about it if I would like to. Have a blast playing around. ;) It's always fun to mess with filters but they do feel a bit limited in some sense.
thanx to all..yes I got it finally!!!!!!!!!!!!! yayyyyyyyyyyyy!!! I will post a couple tomorrow..and HOPE you can give me some great comments...good or bad...I just wanna learn...thanx a ton!!!! verena