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02 - Computer Devices

The document provides an overview of computer devices, categorizing them into input, output, and storage devices. It details various input devices such as mice, keyboards, and barcode readers, as well as output devices like monitors and speakers. Additionally, it discusses storage options including floppy disks, CDs, USB drives, and cloud storage.

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02 - Computer Devices

The document provides an overview of computer devices, categorizing them into input, output, and storage devices. It details various input devices such as mice, keyboards, and barcode readers, as well as output devices like monitors and speakers. Additionally, it discusses storage options including floppy disks, CDs, USB drives, and cloud storage.

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Computer Devices

Lecture 02

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Input Devices

Hardware components use to insert data or


instructions to a computer.

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Mouse - A pointing device with three buttons.

• Left Button – to select an object

• Right Button – to show the properties of an object

• Scroll Button – to move page up and down


Keyboard

A board contain buttons called keys.

• Functional Keys – F1 to F12

• Numeric Keys – 0 to 9

• Alphabet Keys – A to Z

• Caps Lock, Number Lock, Shift Key, Enter Key,


Back Space, Space Bar 4
Functional Keys

Numeric Keys

Braille Keyboard

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Touch Pad

Read input given by finger motions through sensors.


Barcode Reader

Read hidden details of a barcode.

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Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

Scan and convert images of text in to digital


text format.

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Optical Mark Reader

Helps to recognize the special character


marked by a pencil or a pen.

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Output Devices

Hardware components use to provide processed


data (information) from a computer.

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Monitor

Visual display device which presents output


in soft copies through the screen.

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Speaker

Provide audio output for the users.

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Earphones

Provide audio output for the users.

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Projector

Use to display images, videos and other


contents over a large surface area.

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Storage Devices

Hardware components use to store


processed data (information) for further use.

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Floppy Disk

Use to distribute software, transfer files and


create back up copies of data.

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CD and DVD

Helps to create audio and video files and to


store backup data.

• CD – Compact Disk
• DVD – Digital Versatile Disk

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USB Flash Drive

Use to keep back up files and transfer files


between devices easily.

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Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Non volatile data storage device use to stores


all the digital content.

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Cloud Storage - Can store large amount of
information virtually without physical data centers.

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Homework

Find the differences between the following


three printers.

Dot Matrix Printer


Inkjet Printer
Laser Printer

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