S-video out issue

i like to use my powerbook to play movies and such that are on my computer on the t.v. to do this i use the s-video out. but to be able to to use it i need to restart with the s-video cord plugged in.
is there any way to use the s-video out without having to restart? this is the only time that my friend (who has a dell laptop) has one up on me- he doesn't have to restart to use his s-video out.
any suggestions?
thanks.

You should be able to just go to the Displays System Preference and click on the Detect Displays button. That should activate the s-video port. By the way, you wil need to have the cable connected and your TV on and ready to accept a signal.

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