Magic Wand tolerance adjustment box

When i'm using magic wand there isn't a tolerance box to adjust or contiguous tick box. Just a sample all layers / auto enhance tick box and the refine edge button. I can't control the area it selects and i end up with a straight boarder selected around my image. I'm using photoshop CS3 and running on snow leopard.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!

See those videos to learn how to use the quick selection tool efficiently: http://tv.adobe.com/search/?q=quick%20selection%20tool

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