computing ESSENTIALS
Input Devices
An input device is any hardware component
that allows you to enter data and instructions
onto a computer.
Traditional Input Devices
Keyboards
Point-and-Draw Devices
Keyboards
Most common input device
Keys for letters of alphabet, numbers
12 Function keys
Arrow Keys
Additional keys
Status lights
Point-and-Draw Devices
Point-and-Draw Devices – allow the user to
control the pointer on the screen
Pointing Devices
Output Devices
An Output device An output device is any
hardware component that conveys
information to one or more people.
Traditional Output Devices
printer
monitor
Printers
Printers Produce hard copies of text, graphics…
Print with portrait or landscape
Monitors
Monitor displays text, graphics and video information
Other Output Devices
Speakers LCD Projectors
Other Output Devices
Headsets
Fax Machine