Managing Battery Power.................................................................................................49 How Power is Managed ...............................................................................................50 Monitoring Battery Power............................................................................................51 To install APM for Windows NT 4.0.....................................................................51 To check the battery status .....................................................................................52 To respond to a low-battery warning .....................................................................52 To recharge a battery ..............................................................................................53 To replace the battery .............................................................................................54 To install a second battery......................................................................................55 Conserving Battery Power............................................................................................56 To save battery power.............................................................................................56 To set power time-outs ...........................................................................................57 To control the processor speed...............................................................................58 To get the most from your battery..........................................................................59 Expanding the OmniBook...............................................................................................61 Using Plug-In Modules ................................................................................................62 To install hot-swap support ....................................................................................62 To replace a plug-in module...................................................................................63 To connect the floppy disk drive to the parallel port .............................................65 To insert or remove a CD .......................................................................................65 To play DVD movies..............................................................................................66 Connecting External Devices.......................................................................................67 To identify connectors for external devices ...........................................................67 To connect an external monitor..............................................................................68 To enable the built-in and external displays...........................................................68 To change display settings in the BIOS Setup utility ............................................68 To use an external monitor.....................................................................................69 To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse ...................................................70 To connect a printer................................................................................................70 To connect a serial device ......................................................................................70 To connect a serial mouse ......................................................................................71 To connect USB devices.........................................................................................71 To connect audio devices .......................................................................................72 To make an infrared connection.............................................................................72 Using PC Cards ............................................................................................................74 To insert and remove a PC Card.............................................................................74 To find tested PC Cards..........................................................................................75 To install Card Executive for Windows NT 4.0.....................................................75 Using Docking Products...............................................................................................76 To install a docking tray.........................................................................................76 To dock the OmniBook ..........................................................................................77 To undock the OmniBook ......................................................................................78 Installing a Hard Disk Drive ........................................................................................79 To replace the hard disk drive ................................................................................79 To replace the hard disk drive holder.....................................................................80 Installing a RAM Expansion Module ..........................................................................82 6 Reference Guide