Richard’s response is a typical dinosaur response.
I know your post was in 2010, but I came across the same issue and figured you and others may want to know the answer. I think this video solves the problem. It did for me anyway. Found it via YouTube:
How to extend the time line in Adobe After Effects: Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq8XF29akvI
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