CHAPTER 5 Input 12. Chapter Summary课件.pptVIP

CHAPTER 5 Input Chapter Summary What Is Input? What is input? Input device is any hardware component that allows users to enter data and instructions Data or instructions entered into memory of computer What Is Input? What are the two types of input? Unprocessed text, numbers, images, audio, and video Instructions Programs Commands User responses Data The Keyboard How is the keyboard divided? Typing area Numeric keypad Function keys, special keys that issue commands The Keyboard What is the insertion point? Blinking vertical bar that indicates where next character you type will display Pointer changes location and shape as you move mouse or other pointing device The Keyboard What is a cordless keyboard? Communicate with a receiver attached to a port on the system unit Pointing Devices What is a mouse? Pointing device that fits under palm of hand Pointing device controls movement of pointer, also called mouse pointer Mechanical mouse has rubber or metal ball on underside Pointing Devices What is an optical mouse? No moving mechanical parts inside Senses light to detect mouse’s movement More precise than mechanical mouse Connects using a cable, or wireless Other Pointing Devices What is a trackball? Stationary pointing device with a ball on its top or side To move pointer, rotate ball with thumb, fingers, or palm of hand Other Pointing Devices What are a touchpad and a pointing stick? Touchpad is small, flat, rectangular pointing device sensitive to pressure and motion Pointing stick is pointing device shaped like pencil eraser positioned between keys on keyboard Other Pointing Devices What are a joystick and a wheel? Joystick is vertical lever mounted on a base Wheel is steering-wheel-type input device Pedal simulates car brakes and accelerator Other Pointing Devices What is a light pen? Handheld input device that can detect light Press light pen against screen surface and then press button on pen Other Pointing Devices What is a touch screen? Touch