English Operating on battery power 31Battery pack 33Battery pack characteristics 33Maximizing the battery's life 33Installing and removing the battery pack 34Charging the battery 35Checking the battery level 35Optimizing battery life 35Battery-low warning 36Power management 37Peripherals and options 39External display devices 41External input devices 41External keyboard 41External keypad 41External pointing device 41USB devices 42IEEE 1394 Port 43Printer 44Audio devices 44Expansion devices 45PC Card 45To insert a PC card: 45To remove a PC card: 46Key component upgrades 47Memory upgrade 47Installing memory: 47Hard disk upgrade 48Moving with your computer 49Disconnecting from the desktop 51Moving around 51Taking the computer home 52Setting up a home office 52Traveling with with computer 53Traveling internationally with your computer 54Software 55System software 57Launch Manager 57Windows Arcade 58