I'm thinking you will be able to use the AZERTY keyboard normally in English fine, as it's just a different keyboard layout, not something that uses different software.
Also, the PowerBook 180c uses a separate battery for the time, so this means the battery might be going flat. However, I did find a guide to replacing the battery a while ago (I'll give you the link).
About the hard drive, if you have the appropriate Torx T-8 and T-10 drivers, you can open the PowerBook 180c up, take the hard drive out, and give it a good smack on the top, which often will loosen up the stiction in the drive (which has probably developed from lack of use)
Also, about the programs, you can reformat standard 1.44 MB PC floppies to work with your PowerBook 180c and use the floppy drive on the right side to back up the programs.
Have fun with your new PowerBook! I'm actually pretty jealous, to be honest. Did you check the specs?
Also, the PowerBook 180c uses a separate battery for the time, so this means the battery might be going flat. However, I did find a guide to replacing the battery a while ago (I'll give you the link).
About the hard drive, if you have the appropriate Torx T-8 and T-10 drivers, you can open the PowerBook 180c up, take the hard drive out, and give it a good smack on the top, which often will loosen up the stiction in the drive (which has probably developed from lack of use)
Also, about the programs, you can reformat standard 1.44 MB PC floppies to work with your PowerBook 180c and use the floppy drive on the right side to back up the programs.
Have fun with your new PowerBook! I'm actually pretty jealous, to be honest. Did you check the specs?