CS4 save for web - jpg are pixelated

Hi all,
I'm attempting to save an AI file for web use with "Save for Web & Devices" for use in a web browser. Somehow my jpgs (quality is set at maximum) are pixelated.
here's a screen grab to see how the selections are set.  There are a few new fly-out menus that I don't fully understand so maybe something in there needs to be tweeked.
thanks for the help
Pierre

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
Under the Image Size tab, Anti-Alias needed to be checked.
thanks for the help Silk!

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