Connecting Powerbook "Pismo" To a TV?

Hi,
I just wondered if it's possible to connect my G3 Powerbook "Pismo" to a tv?
I have done this in the past with a "Clamshell" iBook and a "Dual USB" iBook using a Apple AV cable (three pin red, blue and white) but can't seem to get it to work on my pismo. Am i mising something or is it just not supported on this model?
Thanks.

Mark,
It can be done...
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=28504

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