Input Devices

Input Devices

1. Output devices

   • Are hardware components used to transfer the results of the processed data so that it can be viewed by the user
     • Printers
       • Create a paper copy of electtronic information into printed information
     • Monitors
       • Output the information generated by the computer through the video card and display the results on the screen
     • Speakers
       • Are used to output the sound

2. Are hardware components that allow you to enter data and instructions into a computer

   • Keyboard
     • Used to enter numbers and letters into your computer
   • Web Cams
     • Are digital video cameras with wich you can create movies or take pictures and store them on the computer
   • Mouse
     • Is a small handheld device that allows you to control the movement of the ponter on the screen
   • Scanners
     • Convert printed material into a digital format
   • Touch screens
     • Electronic visual displays that can detect when you touch the display area with teh hand
   • Microphones
     • Allow you to speak into the computer and the sound signals are interpreted by a sound card

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