Is there a Decimator Tutorial? And can I decimate a figure except for its face or head?

Any good decimator tutorials anyone might point me to?
Also, does decimator permit you somehow to decimate parts of a figure, not the whole figure? I've tried, but it seems if I select a single part of a figure, decimator extends to the whole figure anyway
Thanks much for your help.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMwLix_uicc
watch the vid and come back if you have further questions. I have Decimator so I can help, hopefully. :)
You could have a look at this too, it explains how to use the Weight option.
http://forum.reallusion.com/Topic137607-299-1.aspx
JimmyC_2009 and Szark,
Thank you both, that cleared up my bigger questions.