How do i remove unwanted background on photoshop elements 5.0?

Question

i need serious help!
i want to remove the background of a pic in photoshop element 5.0 and i don't know how to do it?
for ex. http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p225/monroe_hottie/Sara1.jpg
if i want only her head and shoulders, how do i get rid of the extra background ?
if any1 know can u PLZ tell? im really really in need right now and i'd be so grateful if any1 can help me?

Answer 1

Open your picture in the Photoshop Elements Editor. Use the magnetic lasso to select the area to keep, then click on the Edit menu > Copy. Now click on File > New and then click on Edit > Paste. Now you can save the new file.
About the use of the magnetic lasso refer to this tutorial:

http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/photoshop/l/blrbps_3aleaf.htm

Answer 2

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