Changing The Video Mode - HP compaq Hardware Manual

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:
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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:
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5. Select the Close button to close all opened dialog boxes.
6. At the prompt, restart the notebook.
Hardware Guide
In Windows 2000, select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
Double-click the Display icon, select the Settings tab,
select the Advanced button, then select the ATI
Displays tab.
In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel.
Double-click the Display icon. Select the Settings tab,
select the Advanced button, then select the ATI
Displays tab.
To select a format by name, select Format, select a format
in the drop-down list, then select the OK button.
To select the default format for a region or country, select
Country/Region, select a location in the drop-down list,
then select the OK button.
Audio and Video
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