Monday 10 October 2011

INPUT AND OUTPUT DEVICES

INPUT DEVICES
TOUCH SCREEN
A touch screen is a computer display screen that is also an input device. The screens are sensitive to pressure; a user interacts with the computer by touching pictures or words on the screen.


GRAPHICS TABLET
A graphics tablet is an input device used by artists which allows you to draw a picture onto a computer screen without having to use a mouse or keyboard. A graphics tablet consists of a flat tablet and some sort of drawing device, usually a pen.

GAME CONTROLLER
A games controller is a device used with games or entertainment systems used to control an object, or otherwise provide input in a computer game. A controller is typically connected to a game console or computer by means of a wire, cord or nowadays, by means of wireless connection.


MICROPHONE
A microphone is a device that recognises sound and turns it into an electrical signal. You can use a microphone when using skype.
MOUSE
A mouse is ued for scrolling and clicking on different icons and links on the computer screen. A mouse can come wired or wireless.

KEYBOARD
The keyboard is an input device designed to enter text, characters and other commands into the computer.





OUTPUT DEVICES
PRINTER
A printer is a device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer and transfers the information to paper, usually to standard size sheets of paper.


MONITOR
A computer monitor is an electronic device that shows pictures. A monitor is usually used to see programs on a computer. The main difference between a monitor and a television is that a monitor does not have a television tuner to change channels.


HEADPHONES
A pair of earphones typically joined by a band placed over the head, for listening to audio signals such as music or speech.



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