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Using Audio and Video Features 8-5
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: Karen Williams Saved by: Karen Williams Saved date: 04/08/99 9:03 PM
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Changing the Video Mode
NOTE: Color television standard modes vary even within regions.
However, NTSC is common in North America; PAL, in Europe,
Africa, and the Middle East; NTSC-J, in Japan; and PAL-M, in
Brazil. Other South and Central American regions may use NTSC,
PAL, or PAL-M.
To change the color television standard mode from NTSC
(default):
1. Turn on or restart the computer, then press
F10 when the
blinking cursor appears upper-right on the screen.
■ To change the language, press F2.
■ For navigation instructions, press F1.
2. Select AdvancedÅDevice Options, then press Enter.
3. Enter your preference, then press F10.
4. To save your preference, then close Computer Setup and
restart the computer, select FileÅSave Changes and Exit, then
press
Enter.
5. When prompted to confirm your action, press
F10.
Setting Video Preferences
To access an online help file with instructions for setting video
preferences
■ In Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0—Select StartÅ
SettingsÅControl PanelÅDisplay PropertiesÅATI Displays
tabÅHelp button.
■ In Windows 98—Select StartÅSettingsÅControl
PanelÅDisplay PropertiesÅSettings tabÅAdvanced
buttonÅATI Displays tabÅHelp button.