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Changing the Video Mode
The default color television standard mode of the notebook is
NTSC. Color television standard modes vary even within
regions. However, NTSC is common in North America; PAL is
common in Europe, China, Africa, and the Middle East; NTSC-J
is common in Japan; and PAL-M is common in Brazil. Other
South and Central American regions may use NTSC, PAL, or
PAL-M.
To change the color television standard mode from NTSC:
1. Access the ATI Display tab:
In Windows 2000, select Start > Settigs > Control Panel.
Double-click the Display icon, select the Settings tab, select
the Advanced button, then elect the ATI Displys tab.
In Windows XP, Start > Control Panel. Double-click the
Display icon, select the Settings tab, select the Advanced
button, then elect the ATI Displys tab.
2. Enable the TV by selecting the Enable button, indicated by a
red triangle.
3. Select the TV Header, then select the Format tab.
4. Select a television format either by name or by
Country/Region:
To select a format by name, select Format, select a format in
the drop-down list, the select the OK button.
To select the default format for a region or country, select
Country/Region, select a location I the drop-down list, then
select the OK button.
5. Select the Close button to close all opened dialog boxes.
6. At the prompt, restart the notebook.
Hardware Guide 5-5