Input Devices -- "How to tell it what to do“
- A keyboard and mouse are the standard way to interact with the computer. Other devices include joysticks and gamepads used primarily for games.
Output Devices -- "How it shows you what it is doing" -
The monitor (the screen) is how the computer sends information back to you. A printer is also an output device
INPUT DEVICES
- The Mouse
Used to ‘drive’ Microsoft Windows
- The Keyboard
The keyboard is still the commonest
way of entering information into a
computer
- Tracker Balls
an alternative to the traditional mouse
and are often used by graphic designers
- Scanners
A scanner allows you to scan printed material
and convert it into a file format that may be
used within the PC
- Touch Pads
A device that lays on the desktop and responds
to pressure
- Light Pens
Used to allow users to point to areas on a
screen
- Joysticks
Many games require a joystick for the proper
playing of the game
OUTPUT DEVICES
- VDU
The computer screen is used for outputting
information in an understandable format
- Printers
There are many different types of printers. In large organizations, laser printers are
most commonly used due to the fact that
they can print very fast and give a very
high-quality output.
- Plotters
A plotter is an output device similar to a
printer but normally allows you to print
larger images.
- Speakers
Enhances the value of educational and
presentation products.
- Speech synthesizers
Gives you the ability to not only display
text on a monitor but also to read the text
to you
Tags:
Computer