Getting Started1-1C h a p t e r 1Getting StartedThis chapter introduces this multimedia notebook and gives first-timeoperating instructions.1.1 OverviewThis system supports the Intel Pentium™ processor, packing the processingpower of a multimedia desktop PC into a compact, slim and lightweightnotebook suitable for use on the road, at the office or in your home.Combining performance, versatility, and a host of advanced power-management features plus multimedia capabilities, this notebook helps youwork with unmatched productivity and reliability.The system features a modular design. It supports multiple configurationswith its unique storage, accessory and power bays. The storage bay holds auser-upgradeable 2.5-inch, high-capacity hard disk drive. The accessory bayhouses a 3.5-inch, 1.44-MB removable diskette drive, a 5.25-inch,removable IDE CD-ROM drive, or a secondary battery for more power on-the-go. The power bay accommodates a battery pack or the AC adapter.The easy-to-open modular housing design, with innovative use of latches,grooves, and sliding compartments, makes upgrades easy. The hard disk,diskette drive, CD-ROM drive, keyboard, touchpad, battery pack and ACadapter are easy to install and remove, thanks to the unique housing.This system supports PCMCIA technology, allowing flexible use of up to twotype II or one type III PC cards. Hailed in leading industry journals as thetechnology that will revolutionize portable computing, the PCMCIA interfaceallows you to use credit-card-sized fax/data modem cards, SRAM cards, 1.8-inch removable hard disks, SCSI interface cards and other devices. Thus,you enjoy benefits similar to those of add-on cards in desktop PCs.