OLeary2008CEComplete_Chapter7.pptVIP

Chapter 7 Input and Output Competencies (Page 1 of 2) Define input Describe keyboard entry, pointing devices, and scanning devices Discuss image capturing devices, including digital cameras, digital video cameras, and audio input devices Competencies (Page 2 of 2) Define output Describe monitors, printers, and audio output devices Discuss combination input and output devices, including fax machines, multifunctional devices, Internet telephones, and terminals Introduction Do you ever wonder how information gets into your computer and comes out in a form you can use? Input devices convert what we understand into what the system unit can process. Output devices convert what the system unit has processed into a form that we can understand. Input and output devices are the focus of this chapter. What is Input? Any data or instructions used by a computer Input devices Hardware Keyboards Pointing devices Scanning devices Other devices Translates data into a form that the system unit can process Keyboard Entry (Page 1 of 2) Keyboards Traditional keyboards Flexible keyboards Ergonomic keyboards Wireless keyboards PDA keyboards Features Typewriter keyboard with numeric keypad Special purpose keys Toggle and combination keys Keyboard Entry (Page 2 of 2) Traditional Keyboard Pointing Devices (Page 1 of 2) Mice Mechanical Optical Cordless or wireless Three similar devices to mice Trackball Touch pads Pointing stick Pointing Devices (Page 2 of 2) Joystick Touch Screen Light Pen Stylus Scanning Devices (Page 1 of 2) Optical scanners Flatbed scanners Portable scanners Card Readers Magnetic card readers Radio Frequency card readers Scanning Devices (Page 2 of 2) Bar code readers Handheld wand readers or platform scanners Contain photoelectric cells that read bar codes Character and mark recognition devices Magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) Optical-character rec