[clug] ATI video out?

[Antti.Roppola at brs.gov.au]

Steven wrote:

> Well, for my Mobility 7500 I have to make sure I do this:
> 
> 1. Have the TV-out cable plugged in before starting the laptop. 
> Alternatively bend a staple to form two prongs which are stuck in the 
> left two holes of the svideo plug (it simulates a cable). Then you can 
> swap it with the cable when you really need to.
...

> If you do things like use APM or unplug the cable you may not be able to 
> get back to TV. Even if you do the above you may not be able to switch 
> to TV more than a few times. Hope it helps.

Ah, so getting it to work *does* involve mystic rites.

Yes, your info is a huge help that will save me numerous permutations. :o)

Antti