1. Introducing the OmniBook This chapter introduces the OmniBook and helps you get familiar with your new computer. It covers • Identifying the Parts of the OmniBook. • Powering the computer (ac, battery, and on/off). The OmniBook’s modular design provides maximum expandability without compromising portability. The high-performance Pentium® CPU with MMX™ technology and enhanced IDE hard drive provide you with the processing power needed to handle complex graphics and large sound files. Two PC Card slots give you the ability to use standard PC Cards, such as a LAN adapter or memory cards.
The floppy disk drive module in the plug-in module bay can be replaced with a CD- ROM drive module, giving you access to a greater variety of graphics and multimedia software. You can use the floppy disk drive outside the module bay using the external floppy disk drive cable. This cable allows you to connect the floppy disk drive to the parallel port when the module bay is occupied. 6