var myimages=new Array()
function preloadimages(){
for (i=0;i<preloadimages.arguments.length;i++){
myimages[i]=new Image()
myimages[i].src=preloadimages.arguments[i]
}
}

//Enter path of images to be preloaded inside parenthesis. Extend list as desired.
preloadimages("images/smalley-map-BIG.jpg", "images/smalley-map-close.jpg")