INPUT DEVICE
These refer to equipment or devices that interact with the
computer because they accept instructions from the users.
BASIC INPUT DEVICE
A. KEYBOARD
an external device that sends its signals to the
computer via a long wire or sensor for the
wireless keyboards
used to enter data into the computer, as you
type the contents of a research work
A. KEYBOARD
also used to type commands directing the
computer to perform certain actions
the standard layout of letters, numbers, and
punctuation is known as a QWERTY keyboard
because the first six keys on the top row of
letters spell QWERTY.
5 MAIN PARTS OF
KEYBOARD
5 MAIN PARTS OF KEYBOARD
1. ALPHANUMERIC KEYS – keys of letters and
numbers
2. NUMERIC KEYPAD – a calculator-like at the right
side of the keyboard
3. FUNCTIONS KEYS – have different meanings and
functions depending on which program is
running
5 MAIN PARTS OF KEYBOARD
4. ARROW KEYS – are used for moving the cursor
or insertion point right, left, up or down
5. SPECIAL KEYS – produced no character once
pressed but can take affect a certain
command for a program.
B. MOUSE
a pointing device which sits on your work
surface and is held and moved with your hand
control the mouse pointers (the arrow on the
screen) allowing you to freely navigate different
objects around the screen
PARTS OF A MOUSE
LEFT MOUSE BUTTON – frequently used button
RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON - occasionally used button for
special actions
SCROLL WHEEL – used to move up or down the display
screen, equivalent to using the Page Up or Page Down
keys on your keyboard or to clicking the scroll bar
PALM REST – where your palm should rest
SPECIALIZED
INPUT DEVICE
GLIDEPAD/TOUCHPAD
a touch-sensitive pad
that acts like a
computer mouse that
moves the mouse
pointer or cursor with
the use of a finger
GAME CONTROLLER
used for gaming purposes
allowing the user to control
the different characters on
specific games. A joystick is
an example.
TOUCH SCREEN
a computer display that is sensitive to pressure
making it possible for the user to send commands
by touching pictures or words on the screen, such
as PDA’s (personal digital assistants), ATM's, car
navigation screens, cell phones, gaming
consoles and other types of appliances that
require you to input and receive information
SCANNER
an electronic device
which converts pictures
or printed text into digital
format allowing the user
to modify and improve
the picture using the
computer like flatbed
scanner
DIGITAL CAMERA
small and portable
device designed to
capture and store
pictures in digital
format
BARCODE SCANNER
an electronic device for reading printed
barcodes from the item bought and is
often used in check-out counters at
supermarkets, convenience store, or malls
to automatically list the price of the
purchased item
TRACKBALL MOUSE
looks like an inverted mouse since the
ball is located at the top of the device
and is rotated by using the finger to
control the pointer on a computer screen;
therefore, it remains stationary
REMOTE CONTROL
often used to control a
device by sending
radio or infrared signals
over short distances. A
good example of this is
the remote control unit
of your television
MICROPHONE
an input device in
which sound energy
(an analog signal) is
changed into electrical
energy (a digital signal)
used in sending or
recording sound like
your voice
WEB CAMERA
a device that enables the users to view
themselves over the internet allowing
them to be seen simultaneously by their
relatives or friends abroad or to other
places like during chatting and
videoconferencing
GRAPHICHS/DIGITIZING TABLET
consists of a flat surface and an
attached stylus allowing the user to
hand-draw images and graphics.
Examples are the graphics tablet used for
capturing handwritten signatures or for
drawing animé characters.
