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Input By Hollee Smalley What is Input? Input is any data or instructions entered into the memory of a computer. What are input devices? An input device is any hardware component that allows users to enter data or instructions. Popular input devices include: the keyboard, mouse, stylus, digital pen, microphone, digital camera, and scanner. The keyboard A keyboard is an input device that contains keys users press to enter data into a computer. Computer keyboards have a typing area that includes letters of the alphabet, numbers, punctuation marks, and other basic keys. Function keys are programmed to issue commands. Keyboard connections Desktop computer keyboards are usually attached via a cable to a small serial port. A cordless keyboard is a battery powered device that transmits data using wireless technology, such as radio waves or infrared light waves. Keyboard Ergonomics An ergonomic keyboard has a design that reduces the chance of wrist and hand injuries. The goal of ergonomics is to incorporate comfort, efficiency, and safety into the design of the items in the workplace. Pointing devices A pointing device is an input device that allows a user to control a pointer on the screen. A pointer is a small symbol on the screen whose location and shape change as the user moves a pointing device. Pointing devices cont. A mouse is a pointing device that allows users to control the movement of the pointer. It is the most widely used pointing device on the desktop computer. A mechanical mouse translates the movement of a ball in its underside into signals the computer can process, An optical mouse uses devices that emit and sense light to detect the mouse’s movement. A cordless mouse transmits data using wireless technology. Other pointing devices A trackball is a stationary device with a ball that one rotates to move the pointer. A touch pad is a flat, pressure-sensitive device that you slide your finger across to move the pointer. A pointing stick is a device positioned o