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Charging the batteries...........................................106
Monitoring battery power .....................................110
Additional options for power.................................115
Changing the main battery ....................................116
Disposing of used batteries ..................................119
Traveling tips ........................................................120
Chapter 4: Expansion Options................................................121
Devices for office computing ................................121
Using an external keyboard...................................122
Using a mouse .....................................................122
Using a printer .....................................................122
Chapter 5: Enhancing Productivity.........................................127
Exploring the desktop ...........................................127
Setting up for communications.............................131
Power management ........................................105
Using additional batteries ...............................106
Maximizing battery life ....................................107
Charging the main battery...............................108
Charging the RTC battery................................109
Determining remaining battery power.............111
Conserving battery power ...............................113
Power profiles in Windows XP........................114
Using a hot key to set the power profile..........114
What to do when the battery runs low ............115
Removing the battery from the computer .......117
Inserting the battery in the computer..............119
Connecting external (optional) devices ...........122
Connecting a USB mouse ...............................122
Setting up your printer....................................123
Finding your way around the desktop .............128
Determining the COM port .............................131
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