Peripheral Devices Flashcards
also known as an auxiliary device (External Devices), is any hardware device that is connected to a computer or other digital device but does not contribute to the computer’s primary function, such as computing.
Peripheral devices
an input device that allows users to input text and symbols into the computer.
Keyboard
an input device that allows users to point and click on objects on the screen.
Mouse
usually split the keyboard in half so each hand can comfortably use its own set of keys.
Natural or ergonomic keyboards
a type of pointing device that uses a ball to control the cursor on the screen.
Trackball mouse
a small, red pointing stick located in the middle of the keyboard.
TrackPoint
a pen-shaped instrument that is used to interact with a touchscreen device or graphics tablet.
Stylus
an input device that is
found on laptops and other portable devices.
Touchpad
an input device that scans
documents and images into the computer.
Scanner
an input device that
records sound into the computer.
Microphone
an input device that
captures video and images from the computer.
Webcam
an input device that is used to play games.
Game controller
an input device that scans barcodes into the computer.
Barcode reader
input devices use physical movements to input data into the computer
Mechanical input devices
input devices use light to input data into the computer.
Optical input devices
input devices use electrical signals to input data into the computer.
Electrical input devices
used to display text, graphics, and video
Monitors
used to create hard copies of documents and images
Printers
used to play audio.
Speakers
used to listen to audio privately.
Headphones
used to display images
on a large screen.
Projectors
devices that are worn on the head and display
images in front of the user’s eyes.
Head-mounted displays (HMDs)
used by people who are blind or visually impaired to read text.
Braille displays
used to determine the user’s location.
GPS devices
also known as a USB drive, thumb drive, or pen drive, is a portable data storage device that uses flash memory
Flash drive
An external hard drive might connect to your computer via USB or FireWire.
External Hard Disk
a small, portable storage device that uses flash memory to store data.
Memory card
a device that scans a document and converts it into a digital signal that can be transmitted over telephone lines to another fax machine.
Fax Machine
