Lab2. Computer Systems: 1. Vocabulary
Lab2. Computer Systems: 1. Vocabulary
Lab2. Computer Systems: 1. Vocabulary
Computer systems
1. Vocabulary
Numeric keypad
Цифровая клавиатура.
Alphanumeric keys
Буквенно-цифровые клавиши
Barcode reader
Устройство для считывания штрихкода
Cursor keys
Клавиши курсора
Dedicated keys
Клавиши-модификаторы
Function keys
Функциональные клавиши
Graphics tablet
Графический планшет
Light pen
Световое перо
Pointer
Указатель
To click
Нажать кнопку мыши
To drag
Перетаскивать
Double click
Нажать правую кнопку мыши
Touchpad
Сенсорная панель
Touch screen
Сенсорный экран
A voice recognition system
Система распознавания речи
2. Look at the picture. Which input device would you use for these tasks?
1. to play computer games Joystick
2. to copy images from paper into a computer Scanner
3. to read price labels in a shop Barcode reader
4. to select text and click on links on web pages Mouse
5. to enter drawings and sketches into a Light pen
computer
6. to input voice commands and dictate text Microphone
7. to draw pictures or select menu options Touchpad
directly on the screen
8. to take and store pictures and then download Graphics tablet
them to a computer
1. A Trackball is a stationary device that works like a mouse turned upside down. You
roll the ball with your hand to move the pointer on the screen.
2. Interactive touch screen аге used in museums, information centers and Internet
kiosks. You use your finger to point directly to objects on the screen.
3. A Webcam is used to send live video images via the Internet.
4. A Touchpad is found on notebook PCs. You use it by pressing the sensitive pad
with a finger.
4. Read the text and complete this sentences with the correct ‘mouse action’.
The mouse
A mouse is a hand-held device that lets you move a pointer (or cursor) and select items on the
screen. It has one or more buttons to communicate with the PC. A scroll wheel lets you move
through your documents or web pages The pointer looks like an I-bar, an arrow or a pointing
hand.
An optical mouse has an optical sensor instead of a ball underneath.
A cordless (wireless) mouse has no cable; it sends data via infrared signals or radio waves.
Mouse actions:
■ to click, press and release the left button.
■ to double-click, press and release the left button twice.
■ to drag, hold down the button, move the pointer to a new place and then release the
button.
■ to right-click, press and release the right button; this action displays a list of commands.
1 To start a program or open a document you click on its icon - that is, you rapidly press
and release the mouse button twice.
2 If you want to select a menu option, you just double click on the left button.
3 If you want to find the commands for a particular text, image, etc., you have to right click
on it.
4 If you want to move an object, press the button and drag the object to the desired
location.
5. Homework
Voice input
Today you can also interact with your computer by
voice with a voice-recognition system that converts
voice into text, so you can dictate text directly onto
your word processor or email program. You can also
control your PC with voice commands; this means you
can launch programs, open, save or print files. Some
systems let you search the Web or chat using your
voice instead of the keyboard.