How can I change the initial iCloud account without reinstalling?

i install mountain lion, and set up the icloud with a new @icloud account, however, I have a @gmail account already and used on my iphone4, I want to share information between these devices, so I log out @icloud and log in with @gmail account, contact information is OK, however, when I use the messeage, mac use @icloud to send message, can I change the initial icloud account or should I reinstall?

You can change the Apple ID in the Users & Groups preference pane.

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