3. Input Devices An input device lets you communicate with a computer. You can use input devices to enter information and issue commands. Most common input devices are: Keyboard Scanner Digital Camera Pointing Devices
4. >used to type data into the computer. >has special keys for giving the computer commands. >commands tell the computer to do something, like save the file. K E Y B O A R D
17. >it is the primary device that a computer uses to store information and stores programs, data files, saves files, and organizes files. >it magnetically stores data on stacks of rotating disks called platters. H A R D D R I V E
21. >it is a device that reads information stored on a compact disc. >it stands for CD Read Only Memory. >it can hold large amounts of data, but is read-only access. C D - R O M D R I V E
23. >a zip disk is a removable disk that holds a large amount of information. >it can be used to achieve, protect and transfer large amounts of data. >auxiliary storage devices that can be portable. R E M O V A B L E hard disk
25. Output Devices Monitor Printer Speaker An output device displays information on a screen, creates printed copies or generates sound. It enable the computer to give or show you the results of its processing. Examples are:
26. >shows the processed information on a screen and used to display video output to a user. >uses a Picture Tube like a television with the image displayed on the front of the tube, which is called the screen. M O N I T O R S
28. >used to produce a hard copy >the information is printed on paper and can be used when the device is off. It is also called a printout. >Dot Matrix, Ink Jet and Laser are types of printers. P R I N T E R S