Displays, often called monitor or screens are the most-used output device on a

computer. Thery provide instant feedback by showing you text and graphic images as you
work or play.
Most desktop displays use Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) or Cathole Ray Tube (CRT)
technology, while nearly all portable computing devices, such as laptops incorporate
LCDs. Because of their slimmer design and lower energy consumption, LCD monitor (also
called flat panel or flat screen displays) are replacing CRTs.
Basic features
Resolution refers to the number of dots of colour, known as pixels (picture elements),
contained in a display. It is expressed by identifying the number of pixels on the horizontal
and vertical axes. A typical resolution in 1024x768.
Two measurements describe the size of your display: the aspect ratio and the screen
size. Historically, computer displays, like most televisions, have had an aspect ratio of 4:3
– the width of the screen to the height is four to three. For viewing DVD movies, playing
games and displaying multiple windows side by side. High-definition TV also uses this
format. The viewable screen size is measured diagonally, so a 19º screen measure 19º
from the top left to the bottom right.
Inside the computer there is a video adapter, or graphics card, which processes images
and sends signals to the monitor. CRT monitors use a VGA (video graphics adapter)
cable, which converts digital signals into analogue signals. LCD monitor use a DVI (digital
video interface) connection.
Colour depth refers to the number of bits used to describe the colour of a single pixel. For
example. An old VGA monitor with an 8-bit depth can generate 256 colours and
SuperVGA with a 24-bit depth can generate 16.7 million colours. Monitor with a 32-bit
depth are used in digital video, animation and video games to get certain effects.

Display technologies
AN LCD is made of two glass plates with a liquid crystal material between them. The
crystals block the light in different quantities to create the image. Active-matrix LCDs use
TFT (thin film transistor) technology, in which pixel has its own switch. The amount of
light the LCD monitor produces is called brightness or luminance, measured in cd/m2
(candela per square metre).
A CRT monitor is similar to traditional TV set. It contains millions of tiny red, green and
blue phosphor dots that glow when stuck by an electron beam that travels across the
screen and create a visible image.
PCs can be connected to video projectors, which project the image onto a large screen.
They are used for presentations and home theatre applications.
In a plasma screen, images are created by a plasma discharge which contain notable
(non-harmful) gases. Plasma TVs allow for larger screens and wide viewing angles,
making them ideal for movies.
Organic light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are thin-film LED displays that don`t require a
blacklight to function. The material emits light when stimulated by an electrical current,
which is known as electroluminescence. They consume less energy. Brighter colours and
are flexible – i.e. They can be bent and rolled up when they`re not being used.

Pixel the smallest unit on a display screen or bitmapped image (usually a coloured dot).
Video adapter an expansion card that generates the video signal sent to a computer
display.
Aspect ratio the width of the screen in proportion to its height.
Plasma screen also called gas discharge display.
Colour depth the number of pixels contained in a display, horizontally and vertically.
Resolution the number of bits used to hold a colour pixel; this determines the maximum
number of colours that can be displayed.

1. What do CRT and LCD stand for?

CRT = Cathole Ray Tube.
LCD = Liquid Crystal Display.

2. How is the screen size measure?

Diagonally.

3. What technology is used by active-matrix LDCs?

Technology TFT.

4. Which unit of frequency is used to measure the brightness of a display?

cd/m2.

5. What substance produces light and colour when hit by electrons in a CRT monitor?
red, green and blue phosphor

6. What are the three advantages of OLED displays?

They consume less energy. Brighter colours and are flexible – i.e. They can
be bent and rolled up when they`re not being used.
Technically, LED displays are also LCD monitors since they have the same liquid
between their two-piece glass screens. The difference lies within the hardware
that’s used to shoot out the image. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are used in place
of an LCD display’s fluorescent lamps. Because of this, LED monitors are brighter
and consume less power than LCD screens, ultimately boasting a lifespan of about
50,000 hours.
The technology for light-emitting diodes first came about in the early 1960s and
were initially only able to produce red color. Of course, the color capability of these
diodes has evolved, but the efficiency and high level of performance has been
consistent. On paper, LED monitors come at a higher price point because of their
impressive color contrast and picture quality. If you’re looking for a screen to game
on, you’ll have to go LED for the noticeably faster response time compared to LCD
displays.
LED technology also makes the majority of these products thinner and lighter for
quick and easy portability and installation. The one thing you’ll also have to look out
for is that LED monitors have a higher risk of burn-in, so make sure to have a
screensaver or turn them off when not in use.

Technically, LED are also LCD monitors since they have the same liquid between
their two-piece glass screens. The difference lies within the hardware that’s used
to shoot out the image. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are used in place of an LCD
display’s fluorescent lamps. Because of this, LED monitors are brighter and
consume less power than LCD screens, ultimately boasting a lifespan of about
50,000 hours.
The technology for light-emitting diodes first came about in the early 1960s and
were initially only able to produce red color. Of course, the color capability of
these diodes has evolved, but the efficiency and high level of performance has
been consistent. On paper, LED monitors come at a higher price point because of
their impressive color contrast and picture quality. If you’re looking for a screen to
game on, you’ll have to go LED for the noticeably faster response time compared
to LCD displays.
LED technology also makes the majority of these products thinner and lighter for
quick and easy portability and installation. The one thing you’ll also have to look
 out for is that LED monitors have a higher risk of burn-in, so make sure to have a
screensaver or turn them off when not in use.

Prolonged use of a computer keyboard and/or mouse can lead to frequent muscle
aches and nerve pain unless a few guidelines are followed. You can work more
comfortably and safely if you incorporate the following ergonomic tips into your
work style: POSTURE AND POSITIONING
1. Maintain good posture when working at the keyboard. Utilize a chair with back
support.
2. Keep your feet supported on the floor or on a footrest when you work to reduce
pressure on your lower back
3. Avoid twisting or bending your trunk or neck. Frequently used items should be
positioned directly in front of you and angled upward on a copyholder when
working.

4. 3. Keep your shoulders relaxed with your elbows close to your sides.

5. 4. Avoid resting your elbows on the hard surface or edge of your table. Pads can
be used to protect your elbows if necessary.

6. 5. Elbows should be positioned at 100 to 110 degrees when working in order to

keep a relaxed position at the keyboard. This could require a slight negative tilt
(front of keyboard higher than back) when working in upright positions. If reclined in
your chair, the keyboard could be at a positive angle to maintain this relaxed
position.

7. 6. Your wrists should be in a neutral or straight position when keying or using a

pointing device or calculator. Wrist rests can assist you in maintaining a neutral
position when used properly during pauses. Float your arms above the keyboard
and wrist rest when keying. Avoid planting your wrists on the table or wrist rest.
This can result in bending the wrists either up and down or side to side.

8. 7. Take breaks. These breaks can be brief and should include stretches for optimal
results. If possible, take a one or two-minute break every 15 to 20 minutes, or a
five-minute break every hour. Every few hours, get up, move around, and do an
alternative activity.
1. posture…

2. reduce…

3. twisting…

4. upward

5. elbows
6. edge

7. pads

9. Tilt

9. Float

10. wrist
1. What should you maintain when working at the keyboard?

Maintain good posture when working at the keyboard.

2. Why should you keep your feet supported on the floor or on a footrest when you
work?

Reduce pressure on your lower back.

3. Where should frequently use items be positioned when you work?

Frequently used items should be positioned directly in front of you and

angled upward on a copyholder when working.

4. Where should elbows be positioned in order to keep a relaxed position at the

keyboard?

Elbows should be positioned at 100 to 110 degrees when working in order to

keep a relaxed position at the keyboard.

5. How should your wrists be when keying or using a pointing device or calculator?

Your wrists should be in a neutral or straight position when keying or using a

pointing device or calculator.

6. Why is it a good idea to take a break every 15 to 20 minutes?

These breaks can be brief and should include stretches for optimal results.

7. Why is it a bad idea to plant your wrists on the table or wrist rest when working the
keyboard?

His can result in bending the wrists either up and down or side to side.

8. What should you do every few hours?

Get up, move around, and do an alternative activity.

Instructions and advice
● We use the imperative to give instructions.
Get an adjustable chair.
Don’t put your monitor in front of a window
● We use should and shouldn’t + infinitive to give advice or to talk about what we think is a
good or bad idea.
You should look down at the monitor, not up.
You shouldn’t use a monitor that’s fuzzy or distorts the image.
● We can also give advice by using set phrases like it’s a good idea or it’s a bad idea to +
infinitive.
It’s a good idea to have monitor with a tilt-and-swivel stand.

Instrucciones y consejos
● Usamos el imperativo para dar instrucciones.
Get an adjustable chair.
Don’t put your monitor in front of a window
● Usamos should y shouldn't + infinitivo para dar consejos o hablar sobre lo que creemos
que es una buena o mala idea.
You should look down at the monitor, not up.
You shouldn’t use a monitor that’s fuzzy or distorts the image
● También podemos dar consejos usando frases hechas como es una buena idea o es
una mala idea + infinitivo.
It’s a good idea to have monitor with a tilt-and-swivel stand.

1. If you type a lot at your computer each day, you should buy an ergonomic
keyboard, it can help reduce risk of repetitive strain injury.

2. You should place your mouse within easy reach and support your forearm.

3. If you decide to build own PC, protect yourself from electric shocks. You shouldn’t
touch any components unnecessarily.
4. You should always use a copyholder if you are working from documents. The best
position is between the screen and keyboard, or at the same height as the screen;
this can reduce neck, back and eyestrain.

5. Irresponsible disposal of electronic waste can cause severe environmental and

health problems you shouldn’t just throw tour old monitor or video system into the
bin.

1. Don’t open the monitor. It’s dangerous shouldn’t

2. Don’t stare at the stare at the screen for long periods of time. It’s a bad idea

3. Position the monitor at eye level or just below. It’s a good idea

4. Leave enough space behind the monitor for unobstructed movement. Should

5. Don’t sit near the sides or back of CRT monitors. Use LCD screens instead – they
‘are free from radiation. It’s a good idea

6. Keep the screen clean to prevent distorting shadows. It’s a good idea

El modo imperativo se utiliza principalmente para dar órdenes, aunque

podemos encontrar otros usos, como:
- pedir favores: Apaga la computadora - Turn off the computer.
- dar consejos: Llévate un ratón- Take a mouse.
- dar instrucciones: Gira a la derecha - Turn right.
- advertencias: Sientate recto - Sit straight.

Para formar el imperativo en la forma negativa bastará con omitir el sujeto y

poner "don't" + verbo en infinitivo sin to.
• Don’t turn off the computer.
• Don’t print these images.
• Don’t buy that LCD monitor.
• Don’t use that chair. Your lower back will hurt later.

• Para dar consejos en inglés, puedes usar la expresión: Should/Shouldn’t.

Esta expresión significa deber. Esta es una de las formas más usadas para
dar consejos.
• We should maintain a good posture when working at the keyboard. Sit
straight.
• You shouldn’t twist your trunk or neck while using a keyboard.
• Your wrists should be in a neutral or straight position when keying or using a
pointing device or calculator.
• These breaks should include stretches for optimal results.
 • Ejemplo: I need to buy a new TV. What can you advise me?

• Ejemplo: Necesito comprar un televisor nuevo. ¿Qué me puedes aconsejar?

• Compre un televisor de plasma Pioneer de 50".
• Deberías comprar un televisor LED; son elegantes
• No compre una marca desconocida porque se estropean rápido.
• Es buena idea ir a una tienda de electrónica y ver qué hay

Should I buy an LCD or a LED display? What can you advise me?
It is a good idea to buy an LCD screen because they are usually cheaper.

Printing is the final stage in creatin a document. Since the results you can obtain with
different types of printers will vary substantially, here is a guide to help you decide which
one is most suitable for your needs.
To begin with, you cost should take into account that printers very in cost, speed, print
quality, and other factors such as noise or printing method. Technology is evolving so
quickly that there is always a printer for every application or need.
Don’t-matrix
Printers use pins to print the dots required to shape a character. They can print text and
graphics; however, they produce relatively low-resolution output -72 to 180 dots per inch
(dpi). They are used to print multi-part forms, self-copying paper and continuous-form
labels. They are slower than laser printers (see below) but much cheaper

Inkjet
Printers operate by projecting small ink droplets onto paper to form the required image.
Colour and hues are created by the precise mixing of cyan, magenta, yellow and black
inks. Inkjets are fairly fast, quiet, and not as expensive as laser printers. Nevertheless, you
can still expect high quality results because there are some inkjet printers on the market
with a resolution of 2.400 dpi.
Laser
Printers produce output at great speed and with a very high resolution of 1,200-2,400 dpi.
They scan the image with laser printers are preferred by experts for various reason; for
instance, they have a wider range of scalable fonts than inkjets, can emulate different
language graphics; however, they are still expensive form home users.
Thermal transfer
Printers are used to produce colour images by transferring a wax-based ink onto the
paper. They are popular form printing bar codes, labels and medium-resolution graphics.

Imagesetters
Produce very high-resolution output (up to 3,540 dpi) on paper or on the actual film for
making the printing plates. In addition, they are extremely fast. Imagesetters are most
often used in desktop publishing (DTP). Although they produce the highest quality output,
they have on important disadvantage; they are too expensive for homes or small offices.
In modern lithographic printing, images are crated on a DTP computer and then output
directly to the printing plates, without requiring film as an intermediate step, this technology
is called computer to plate, or CTP, and the machine used is called a platesetter.
Finally, we have plotters. Plotters use ink and fine pens held in a carriage to draw very
detailed designs on paper. They are used for construction plans, engineering drawings
and other technical illustration. Nowadays, traditional plotters are being replaced with wide
format inkjets.

The quality (resolution) of the images goes up to 2,400 dots per inch (dpi)
Inkjet.
Provides high quality output: a resolution of 1,200-2,400 dpi
Laser.

The resolution depends on the number of pins

Dot-matrix

Provides high quality for linework (lines and curves)

Plotter
Provides the highest resolution; more than 3,000 dpi
Imagesetters

1. Designs and images used in magazines, books, etc. Graphics

2. Output quality, measured in dots per inch. Resolution

3. A particular colour within the colour spectrum.

4. An ink powder used in laser printers and copiers. Toner

5. Set of characters that can be resized (enlarged or reduce) without introducing

distortion. Scalable fonts

6. A rectangular pattern of black lines of magnetic ink printed on an object so that its
details can be read by a computer system Bar code

7. Surface that carries a reproduction of the image, from which the pages are printed.
(Printer) Plate

8. In-between; middle. intermédiate

Connectors 1
Conectors are liking words and phrases which join ideas and help us organize our writing
connectors can be used for giving examples, listing or sequencing, and giving reason or
cause.
For instance, they have a winder range of
To begin with, you should take into account that printers vary in cost.
Some common connectors appear in italics in the article on page 38. Form more on other
uses of connectors, see Unit 11.
Conectores 1
Los conectores son palabras y frases del agrado que unen ideas y nos ayudan a
organizar nuestra escritura. Los conectores se pueden usar para dar ejemplos, enumerar
o secuenciar, y dar razón o causa.
Por ejemplo, tienen una gama de bobinadoras de
Para empezar, debes tener en cuenta que las impresoras varían en costo.
Algunos conectores comunes aparecen en cursiva en el artículo de la página 38. Obtenga
más información sobre otros usos de los conectores en la Unidad 11.
Un conector es una palabra (Ejemplo, and: y) o conjunto de palabras (Ejemplo, As a
result: Como resultado) que su usa para unir frases u oraciones. La función de estas
palabras es que al usarlas de manera correcta nos ayudan a organizar mejor lo que
decimos y lo que escribimos en inglés. Estas palabras usualmente se usan cuando
queremos ejemplo o ilustrar una idea:
For example (Por ejemplo): You can check some printers in the store. For example, an
Inkjet, a Laser, or a Dot-matrix. / Puedes revisar algunas impresoras en la tienda. Por
ejemplo: una impresora de inyección, una Láser, or una matricial.
For instance (Por ejemplo): Laser printers are preferred by experts for various reasons;
for instance, they have a wider range of scalable fonts than,inkjets, can emulate different
language systems, and can produce high-quality graphics./ Las impresoras láser son
preferidas por varias razones; por ejemplo, tienen un rango más amplio de fuente
escalable que las de impresoras de inyección, pueden emular diferentes sistemas
de idiomas, y pueden producir gráficos de alta calidad.
We also use connector for the following purposes:
1. Indicating addition

Furthermore in addition
Besides moreover
And

2. Making contrasts

However whereas
Although but
On the other hand

3. Explaining the results or effects of something

Therefore as a result
So thus
Consequently because
 También u6samos conector para los siguientes propósitos:
1. Indicando adición

Además además
Además además
Y

2. Hacer contrastes

Sin embargo, mientras que

aunque pero
Por otra parte

3. Explicar los resultados o efectos de algo.

Por lo tanto como resultado

Así que así
En consecuencia porque

1. Pieces of hardware which allow us to enter information into the computer. INPUT
DEVICES
2. These printers use pins to print the dots required to shape a character. DON’T-
MATRIX PRINTER
3. It sees images and converts the printed text or pictures into electronic codes that can
be understood by the computer. SCANNER
4. This device takes photos electronically and converts them into digital data. DIGITAL
CAMERA
5. This device records moving pictures and converts them into digital data what can be
stored and edited with special video editing software. CAMCORDER O DIGITAL
VIDEO CAMERA
6. They are often called monitors or screens. CTR MONITOR
7. This device is similar to traditional TV set. DISPLAYS
8. Inside the computer, this processes images and send signals to the monitor. VIDEO
ADAPTER
9. They operate by projecting small ink droplets onto paper to form the required image.
INKJET PRINTERS
10. They use ink and fine pens held in a carriage to draw very detailed designs on paper.
PLOTTERS
as a result, / then / finally/ to begin with / for instance / again /in addition
1. to begin with, using a printer even basic printer is extremely easy to do. There are
many different models of printers out there. You have your very basic to your all-in-
one printer. The printer with everything on it works pretty much just like the regular
printer you just have a lot more buttons to push.
2. Make sure that your printer is hooked up properly before using it. in addition, if this
is a brand-new printer; then, it will go through a check and print out a test page for
you. A lot of different times you can just turn it on, you will hear the ink moving
around. Something might come up on the computer telling you that the printer is on
and working properly.
3. Open the page you want to print. If you are on the Internet and want to print
something from there, all you have to do is go up to file, then down to page set up.
as a result, this will give you more printing options to choose from. When you are
done setting up the page you can verify you have the right printer hooked up by
clicking on "Printer" at the bottom. Once everything looks good click on "OK" and
now your page should print out.
4. Open up a ".doc" file if that is where the page you need to print is. When you are
ready to print, go up to "File" and "Print Setup". again, you can choose how you
want your page to look. finally, check and make sure the right printer is installed. If
your page is set up the way you like it, you can just click on the printer icon on the
tool bar or go to "File" then "Print."
5. Using a printer, a lot over time will start to wear down your ink supply. Some
models of printers let you know when your ink supply is getting low. for instance, If
you have an older printer, you will just have to go by what the printed page looks
like. If it is very worn and faded, then it is time to install a new ink cartridge.
Comparatives
● We form the comparative of one syllable adjectives by adding -er.

Slow – Slower

Inkjet printers are slower than laser printers, bur much cheaper.

● Two syllable adjectives usually take more/less

Modern - more modern

They’re designing in -y (for example noisy) take -er and the y changes to I

Dot-matrix printers are noisier than inkjets.

● We form the comparative of adjectives with three or more syllables by adding

more/less.

Versatile – more versatile

…they’re cheaper and more versatile than standalone products.

● Note the irregular forms:

Good – better
bad – worse
little – less

if you want better results, you’ll need specialized software.

● Equality is expressed by using as…as. Difference can be shown by using not

as…as,

This is as fast as many other printers in its class.

Inkjets are not as expensive as laser printers

Comparativos
● Formamos el comparativo de adjetivos de una sílaba añadiendo -er.

Slow – Slower

Inkjet printers are slower than laser printers, bur much cheaper.

● Los adjetivos de dos sílabas suelen llevar more/less.

Modern - more modern

They’re designing in -y (for example noisy) take -er and the y changes to I
Están diseñando en -y (por ejemplo, ruidoso) toman -er y la y cambia a

Dot-matrix printers are noisier than inkjets.

● Formamos el comparativo de adjetivos de tres o más sílabas añadiendo

more/less.

Versatile – more versatile

…they’re cheaper and more versatile than standalone products.

● Tenga en cuenta las formas irregulares:

Good – better
bad – worse
little – less

if you want better results, you’ll need specialized software.

● La igualdad se expresa usando as…as. La diferencia se puede mostrar usando

not as…as.

This is as fast as many other printers in its class.

Inkjets are not as expensive as laser printers

 1. A laser printer is generally quieter than a low-cost inkjet printer.

2. Multi-function printers are now only slightly more expensive than conversation
printers, and offer much more great versatility.

3. Tege printer quality of this network printer is noticeably better than any inkjet,
and as good as similar laser printers.

4. The Agfa platesetters is more reliable and easier to use than most printers of
its type.

5. Your printer is only as better as the paper you use.

6. The final result is always less accurate than the original image.

7. An imagesetters is heavier than a laser printer.

Canon Compact Photo Printer SELPHY CP750 Photo Printer

An inkjet photo printer with a 2.4” colour LCD for easy viewing, editing and printing of
perfect borderless photos. With PictBridge, you can print directly from digital cameras,
memory cards or camera phones (via IrDA or optional Bluetooth unit) without connecting
to a PC.
Resolution: 300x300 dpi.
Software: Easy-Photo Print.
Dimensions: 179x127.1x63 mm.
Weight: 960g
The Vutek UltraVu II 5330 provides the ultimate combination of highest print speed
and best print quality in a five-metre printer.
1. Wide-format professional inkjet printer.

2. Prints on a wide variety of substrates, including vinyl, and pressure-sensitive paper,

mesh and textiles.

3. VUTEK Low Friction Kit allows for difficult materials to be tun more easily.

4. Up to 330 dpi resolution produces images that are sharp, crisp and consistent.

5. Prints up to 2.230 square feet (207 square metres) per hour.

6. Applications: banners, exhibition graphics, bus shelters, etc.

Brother HL Network Colour Laser Printer

The HL-4040CN delivers the perfect balance of quality, workgroup, colour A4 laser
printing.
It boasts outstanding colour output: 2.400 dpi class colour printing with exceptionally crisp,
high-resolution text and graphics driven by Brother’s exclusive printing enhancement
technologies.
Print Speed: up to 31 ppm (pages per minute) mono, 8 ppm colour (A4)
Compatibility: PCL and PostScript languages.
Paper tray capacity: 250 sheets
Memory size: 64mb
High-speed USB
 1. How many inkjet printers are advertised? 1

2. Which printer would you recommend to someone who wants to print advertising
graphics? The Vutek UltraVu II 5330

3. If you have the wide-format printer from Vutek, what kinds of material can you print
on? vinyl, and pressure-sensitive paper, mesh and textiles

4. Which technology lets you print directly from your digital camera without needing a
computer in between? Canon Compact Photo Printer SELPHY CP750

5. A page description language, or PDL, describes how to print the text and pictures
on the page can you find two laser printer languages? PCL and PostScript
languages.

6. What is the resolution of the Brother HL network Colour Laser Printer? 2.400 dpi

7. How fast is the Brother HL Network Colour Laser Printer? 31ppm black and white
and 8ppm colour

¿Cómo se forma el comparativo?

Generalmente el tipo de palabra que transformamos para realizar una comparación es el
adjetivo. Más alto, más sofisticado Los adjetivos son palabras que expresan propiedades
y características, ya sean físicas o de otra índole.
Formación de los comparativos según el largo de los adjetivos
Básicamente, existe una diferencia fundamental atendiendo a si se trata de:
● Adjetivos de dos sílabas o cortos
● Adjetivos de más de dos sílabas o largos

Adjetivos cortos: Son los adjetivos que están formados por el sonido de un solo golpe de
voz. Para formar los comparativos de igualdad se usa la misma estructura que hemos
mencionado más arriba. Y para los de inferioridad, también se usa la misma estructura.
(small, tall, large, hot, big)
También son cortos los adjetivos de más de una sílaba que acaban en -y, -er, -ow
(sunny, clever, hollow)
Adjetivos largos: Son lo que se componen de más de dos sílabas. (Intelligent,
expensive)
Tipos de comparativos inglés
Los comparativos pueden ser:
 ● de igualdad
● de superioridad
● de inferioridad

De igualdad
This printer is as versatile as many other other printers in its class. – Esta impresora es
tan versátil como muchas otras impresoras en su clase.
De inferioridad
Inkjet printers are slower than laser printers – Las impresoras Inkjet son más lentas que
las impresoras láser.
De superioridad
Y para formar su comparativo de superioridad, tenemos que añadir la partícula more
(more modern, more expensive)
A continuación, y para que la frase tenga sentido, tenemos que añadir la palabra THAN
antes del objeto, lugar o persona que estemos comparando: (more intelligent than, more
expensive than)

Se añade -er al adjetivo

● smaller , taller, larger
Los adjetivos de una vocal y una consonante, doblan la consonante final al realizar la
transformación.
● Hotter, bigger
Ejemplos:
● Juan is taller than Ruby – Juan es más alto que Ruby.
Fíjate que en el caso de los adjetivos que acaban en -y como happy, esta -y se transforma
en -i y a continuación se añade la terminación de comparativo.
● My mom is happier than my boss – Mi madre es más feliz que mi jefa.

Comparativos de superioridad
Se añade -er al adjetivo (smaller, taller, larger)
Los adjetivos de una vocal y una consonante, doblan la consonante final al realizar la
transformación. (hotter, bigger)
Ejemplos:
Inkjet printers are much cheaper than laser printers. – Las impresoras de inyección de
tinta son mucho más baratas que las impresoras láser.
En el caso de los adjetivos que acaban en -y como noisy, esta -y se transforma en -i y a
continuación se añade la terminación de comparativo.
Dot-matrix printers are noisier than inkjets– Las impresoras matriciales son más
bulliciosas que las impresoras de inyección de tinta.

1. Laser printers are (expensive) more expensive than inkjets.

2. Thermal transfer printers are (good) better for printing barcodes than dot-matrix
printers.
3. Inkjets are (small) smaller than image setters.
4. Dot-matrix printers are (noisy)noisier than laser printers.
5. Image setters are (convenient)less convenient than platesetters, as you still need
to print to film before making the printing plates.
6. LED monitors are (bright)lees bright and consume less power than LCD screens.
7. LED monitors come at a (high) higher price point because of their impressive color
contrast and picture quality.

DATOS IMPORTANTES SOBRE EL VIDEO “HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PRINTER

TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS”

With so many features and benefits to consider, buying a new printer often feels like a
daunting task. Today we hope we can shed some light on common features of printers to
make the process of buying your new device simple and easy.
To begin with, let’s compare laser printers and inkjet printers. Laser printers use toner
cartridges and are a reliable and highly efficient option for any home or workspace that is
frequently printing documents. They are usually fast and produce high quality text, so they
are great for printing documents. Inkjet printers use inkjet cartridges and are ideal for
printing images and recommended for general printing at home or in the office.
If you plan on printing your own photos, and want more vivid colors then inkjet printers are
a better option for you. Print speed is measured by pages per minutes, known as simply as
PPM. This number will tell you how many A4 sheets can be printed per minute. If you are
printing often, we recommend looking at purchasing a printer with a high print speed.
Print resolution is measured by dots per inch, or known as DPI. The more dots, the higher
image quality will be. This is not important if you plan on mainly printing documents and
text- However, if you want to produce high quality images, you should look out for higher
resolution.
Other common features of printers include automatic two-sided printing and an automatic
document feeder. Automatic two-sided printing will allow you to print on both sides of a
page and will help you to reduce paper wastage. Not only does this help to produce more
professional looking documents, but it also makes your printing more sustainable as you
can use half as much paper.
An automatic document feeder will enable you to scan and copy multiple pages
automatically. Selecting a printer with this feature will help you to save time when copying
and scanning documents.
USB connectivity is standard in all printers and allows you to connect to one device in a
fixed location. If you want to share the printer with multiple users then wireless is the better
option. Most printers allow wireless printing by connecting the printer to a wireless router.
Printers that have WIFI Direct allow you to connect directly to your printer without the need
for a router.
DATOS IMPORTANTES SOBRE EL VIDEO “CÓMO ELEGIR LA IMPRESORA
ADECUADA A TUS NECESIDADES”

Con tantas características y beneficios a considerar, comprar una nueva impresora a

menudo se siente como una tarea abrumadora. Hoy esperamos poder arrojar algo de luz
sobre las características comunes de las impresoras para que el proceso de compra de su
nuevo dispositivo sea simple y fácil.
Para empezar, comparemos las impresoras láser y las impresoras de inyección de tinta.
Las impresoras láser usan cartuchos de tóner y son una opción confiable y altamente
eficiente para cualquier hogar o espacio de trabajo que imprima documentos con
frecuencia. Por lo general, son rápidos y producen texto de alta calidad, por lo que son
excelentes para imprimir documentos. Las impresoras de inyección de tinta utilizan
cartuchos de inyección de tinta y son ideales para imprimir imágenes y se recomiendan
para la impresión general en casa o en la oficina.
Si planea imprimir sus propias fotos y desea colores más vivos, las impresoras de
inyección de tinta son una mejor opción para usted. La velocidad de impresión se mide en
páginas por minuto, lo que se conoce simplemente como PPM. Este número le indicará
cuántas hojas A4 se pueden imprimir por minuto. Si imprime con frecuencia, le
recomendamos que compre una impresora con una alta velocidad de impresión.
La resolución de impresión se mide en puntos por pulgada o se conoce como DPI.
Cuantos más puntos, mayor será la calidad de la imagen. Esto no es importante si planea
imprimir principalmente documentos y texto. Sin embargo, si desea producir imágenes de
alta calidad, debe buscar una resolución más alta.
Otras características comunes de las impresoras incluyen la impresión automática a doble
cara y un alimentador automático de documentos. La impresión automática a doble cara
le permitirá imprimir en ambas caras de una página y le ayudará a reducir el desperdicio
de papel. Esto no solo ayuda a producir documentos con un aspecto más profesional, sino
que también hace que su impresión sea más sostenible, ya que puede utilizar la mitad de
papel.
Un alimentador automático de documentos le permitirá escanear y copiar varias páginas
automáticamente. Seleccionar una impresora con esta función lo ayudará a ahorrar
tiempo al copiar y escanear documentos.
La conectividad USB es estándar en todas las impresoras y le permite conectarse a un
dispositivo en una ubicación fija. Si desea compartir la impresora con varios usuarios, la
conexión inalámbrica es la mejor opción. La mayoría de las impresoras permiten la
impresión inalámbrica conectando la impresora a un enrutador inalámbrico.
Las impresoras que cuentan con WIFI Direct te permiten conectarte directamente a tu
impresora sin necesidad de un router

Some printers have NFC connectivity which allows you to wirelessly print simply by
touching your mobile device to your printer.
Algunas impresoras tienen conectividad NFC que le permite imprimir de forma inalámbrica
simplemente tocando su dispositivo móvil con su impresora.

1. Laser printers use toner cartridges and are a reliable and highly efficient
option for any home or workspace that is frequently printing documents.
2. Inkjet printers use inkjet cartridges and area ideal for printing images.
3. Print speed is measured by pages per minutes, known as simply as PPM.
4. Print resolution is measured by dots per inch, or known as DPI.
5. Automatic two-sided printing will allow you to print on both sides of a page
and will help you to reduce paper wastage.
 6. An automatic document feeder will enable you to scan and copy multiple
pages automatically.
7. USB connectivity is standard in all printers and allows you to connect to one
device in a fixed location.
8. Most printers allow wireless printing by connecting the printer to a wireless
router.
9. Printers that have WIFI Direct allow you to connect directly to your printer
without the need for a router.
10. Some printers have NFC connectivity which allows you to wirelessly print
simply by touching your mobile device to your printer.

1. Las impresoras láser usan cartuchos de tóner y son una opción confiable y altamente
eficiente para cualquier hogar o espacio de trabajo que imprima documentos con
frecuencia.
2. Las impresoras de inyección de tinta utilizan cartuchos de inyección de tinta y son
ideales para imprimir imágenes.
3. La velocidad de impresión se mide en páginas por minuto, lo que se conoce
simplemente como PPM.
4. La resolución de impresión se mide en puntos por pulgada o se conoce como DPI.
5. La impresión a doble cara automática le permitirá imprimir en ambas caras de una
página y le ayudará a reducir el desperdicio de papel.
6. Un alimentador automático de documentos le permitirá escanear y copiar varias
páginas automáticamente.
7. La conectividad USB es estándar en todas las impresoras y le permite conectarse a un
dispositivo en una ubicación fija.
8. La mayoría de las impresoras permiten la impresión inalámbrica conectando la
impresora a un enrutador inalámbrico.
9. Las impresoras que cuentan con WIFI Direct te permiten conectarte directamente a tu
impresora sin necesidad de un router.
10. Algunas impresoras tienen conectividad NFC que le permite imprimir de forma
inalámbrica simplemente tocando su dispositivo móvil con su impresora.

How to choose the right printer to suit your needs

With so many features and benefits to consider, shopping for a new printer often feels like
a daunting task.
0:08
task.
0:09
Today, we hope that we can shed some light on the common features of printers to make
the
0:14
purchase process of your new device simple and easy.
0:18
To start, let's compare laser printers
0:23
and inkjet printers.
0:25
Laser printers use toner cartridges and are a reliable and highly efficient option for
0:30
any home or workspace that frequently prints documents.
0:35
They are generally fast and produce high-quality text, making them great for printing
documents.
0:41
Inkjet printers use ink cartridges and are ideal for printing images and are recommended
0:46
for general printing at home or in the office.
0:49
If you plan to print your own photos and want more vivid colors, then inkjet printers
0:54
they are a better choice for you.
0:58
Print speed is measured in pages per minute,
1:02
known simply as PPM.
1:04
This number will tell you how many A4 sheets can be printed per minute.
1:09
If you print frequently, we recommend that you purchase a printer with a higher print
speed.
1:17
Print resolution is measured in dots per inch or is known as DPI.
1:23
The more dots, the higher the image quality.
1:26
This is not important if you plan to print mainly documents and text, however, if
1:31
want to produce high-quality images, you should look for a higher resolution.
1:39
Other common printer features include
1:42
automatic duplex printing and an automatic document feeder.
1:47
Automatic duplex printing will allow you to print on both sides of a page and
1:52
help you reduce paper waste.
1:55
Not only does this help produce more professional-looking documents, it also makes your
2:00
more sustainable printing as you can use half the paper.
2:04
An automatic document feeder will allow you to scan and copy multiple pages
automatically.
2:10
Selecting a printer with this feature will help you save time when copying and scanning
2:15
documents.
2:19
USB connectivity is standard on all printers
2:23
and allows you to connect to a device in a fixed location.
2:26
If you want to share the printer with multiple users, wireless connection is the best option.
2:31
Most printers allow wireless printing by connecting the printer to a wireless router.
2:37
Printers that have WiFi Direct allow you to connect directly to your printer without the
2:41
need for a router.
2:43
Some printers have NFC connectivity that allows you to print wirelessly by simply touching
2:50
your mobile device to the printer.
2:54
Hopefully, the information we've just shared with you
2:57
has helped you and made it easy for you to buy your new printer.
3:02
If you still have questions, there are a few more resources you could
3:05
aid.
3:06
First of all, you can refer to the printer buying guide found on the Officeworks website.
3:11
Second, you can use store FABs to compare features on your own.
3:16
Or finally, you can chat with one of the many helpful members of our team who will be able
to walk
3:21
through all the features and specifications in person.

Cómo elegir la impresora adecuada para sus necesidades

Con tantas características y beneficios a considerar, comprar una nueva impresora a
menudo se siente como una tarea abrumadora.
0:08
tarea.
0:09
Hoy, esperamos poder arrojar algo de luz sobre las características comunes de las
impresoras para hacer que la
0:14
proceso de compra de su nuevo dispositivo simple y fácil.
0:18
Para empezar, comparemos impresoras láser
0:23
e impresoras de inyección de tinta.
0:25
Las impresoras láser usan cartuchos de tóner y son una opción confiable y altamente
eficiente para
0:30
cualquier hogar o espacio de trabajo que imprima documentos con frecuencia.
0:35
Por lo general, son rápidos y producen texto de alta calidad, lo que los hace excelentes
para imprimir documentos.
0:41
Las impresoras de inyección de tinta usan cartuchos de tinta y son ideales para imprimir
imágenes y se recomiendan
0:46
para impresión general en casa o en la oficina.
0:49
Si planea imprimir sus propias fotos y quiere colores más vivos, entonces las impresoras
de inyección de tinta
0:54
son una mejor opción para usted.
0:58
La velocidad de impresión se mide en páginas por minuto,
1:02
conocido simplemente como PPM.
1:04
Este número le indicará cuántas hojas A4 se pueden imprimir por minuto.
1:09
Si imprime con frecuencia, le recomendamos que compre una impresora con una mayor
velocidad de impresión.
1:17
La resolución de impresión se mide en puntos por pulgada o se conoce como DPI.
1:23
Cuantos más puntos, mayor será la calidad de la imagen.
1:26
Esto no es importante si planea imprimir principalmente documentos y texto, sin embargo,
si
1:31
desea producir imágenes de alta calidad, debe buscar una resolución más alta.
1:39
Otras características comunes de la impresora incluyen
1:42
impresión dúplex automática y un alimentador automático de documentos.
1:47
La impresión dúplex automática le permitirá imprimir en ambos lados de una página y
1:52
ayudarle a reducir el desperdicio de papel.
1:55
Esto no solo ayuda a producir documentos de aspecto más profesional, sino que también
hace que su
2:00
impresión más sostenible ya que puedes utilizar la mitad del papel.
2:04
Un alimentador automático de documentos le permitirá escanear y copiar varias páginas
automáticamente.
2:10
Seleccionar una impresora con esta función lo ayudará a ahorrar tiempo al copiar y
escanear
2:15
documentos.
2:19
La conectividad USB es estándar en todas las impresoras
2:23
y le permite conectarse a un dispositivo en una ubicación fija.
2:26
Si desea compartir la impresora con varios usuarios, la conexión inalámbrica es la mejor
opción.
2:31
La mayoría de las impresoras permiten la impresión inalámbrica conectando la impresora
a un enrutador inalámbrico.
2:37
Las impresoras que tienen WiFi Direct le permiten conectarse directamente a su
impresora sin la
2:41
necesidad de un enrutador.
2:43
Algunas impresoras tienen conectividad NFC que le permite imprimir de forma inalámbrica
con solo tocar
2:50
su dispositivo móvil a la impresora.
2:54
Con suerte, la información que acabamos de compartir con usted
2:57
le ha ayudado y le ha facilitado la compra de su nueva impresora.
3:02
Si todavía tiene preguntas, hay algunos recursos más que podría
3:05
ayuda.
3:06
En primer lugar, puede consultar la guía de compra de impresoras que se encuentra en el
sitio web de Officeworks.
3:11
En segundo lugar, puede usar los FAB de la tienda para comparar características por su
cuenta.
3:16
O finalmente, puede chatear con uno de los muchos miembros útiles de nuestro equipo
que podrá caminar
3:21
a través de todas las características y especificaciones en persona.

13. ACTIVIDAD DE FALSO Y VERDADERO SOBRE EL VIDEO “HOW TO CHOOSE

THE RIGHT PRINTER TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS”
1. Buying a new printer often feels like an exciting task. False
2. Inkjet printers use toner cartridges and are a highly efficient option for any
workspace. False
3. Laser printers use inkjet cartridges and are ideal for printing images. False
4. If you plan on printing your own photos, and want more vivid colors then inkjet
printers are a better option for you. True
5. The more dots, the higher image quality will be. True
6. Other common features of printers include manual two-sided printing and an
automatic document feeder. True
7. An automatic document feeder will allow you to print on both sides of a page and
will help you to reduce paper wastage. True
8. USB connectivity allows you to connect to one device in a fixed location. True
 9. All printers allow wireless printing by connecting the printer to a wireless router.
False
10. NFC connectivity allows you to wirelessly print simply by touching your mobile
device to your printer. True

. Complete this extract from a workplace health and safety guide by typing in words
from the box.

footrestache swivel idea copyholder strain repetitive

The following guidelines can help you avoid the common pitfalls of daily computer use –
eye (1)__Strain__________, back (2)__ache__________and (3)____repetitive________
strain injury (RSI). a comfortable chair that supports your lower back for a
(4)____footrest_______ to place under your desk and a tilt and
(5)____swivel________ stand for your screen.
Position your keyboard correctly: your arms perpendicular to the desk surface
Your monitor at, or just below, your head height at least 50 cm away from the monitor
It’s a good (6)____idea________ to take regular breaks in order to rest your eyes You
from hard copy documents without using a (7)__copyholder_________ to clean your
screen regularly.
Semana #9
Input devices are the pieces of hardware which allow us to enter information into the
computer. The most common are keyboard and the mouse. We can also interact with a
computer by using one of these: light pen, a scanner, a trackball, a graphics tablet, a game
controller or a microphone

1. Light pen 2. Game controller 3. Scanner

4.Mouse 5. Keyboard 6. Graphics

tablet

7.Trackball 8. Microphone
Sony controller PlayStation 3 controller
Functions
● control video games.
● hold it with both hands, use thumbs to handle directional sticks and face buttons.
Features
● six-axis sensing system (capable of sensing motion in six directions; up, down, left, right,
forwards and backwards)
● Wireless controller (Bluetooth)
● USB mini port and cable for wired play and automatic battery charging

Describing functions
In the listening the mouse was described using for + gerund.
This is a device for controlling the cursor and selecting items on the screen.
There are other ways of describing a devices function:
● Used + to + infinitive its used to control.
● Relative pronoun + verb this is a device which controls
● relative pronoun + used + to + infinitive This is a device which/that is used to control.
● Work by + gerund it works by detecting light from the computer screen.

Describing features
We can describe features like this:
An optical mouse has an optical sensor instead of a ball underneath.
It usually features two buttons and a wheel.
You can connect it to a USB port.
A wireless mouse works/operates without cables
It allows the user to answer multiple-choice question.
Input and output devices allow the computer system to interact with the outside world by
moving data into and out of the system. An input device is used to bring data into the
system. Some input devices are keyboard, mouse, microphone, barcode reader, and
graphics tablet. On the other hand, an output device is used to send data out of the
system. Some output devices are monitor, printers, and speakers.
Input/output devices are usually called I/O devices. They are directly connected to an
electronic module inside the systems unit called a device controller. For example, the
speakers of a multimedia computer system are directly connected to a device controller
called an audio card (such as a SoundBlaster), which in turn is connected to the rest of
the system.
Sometimes secondary memory devices like the hard disk are called I/O devices (because
they move data in and out of main memory.) What counts as an I/O device depends on
context. To a user, an I/O device is something outside of the system box. To a
programmer, everything outside of the processor and main memory looks like an I/O
device. To an engineer working on the design of a processor, everything outside of the
processor is an I/O device.

The keyboard
1.Cursor control keys include arrow keys that move the insertion point up, down, right
and left, and keys such as End, Home, Page Up and Page Down, which are used in word
processing to move around a long document.
2.Alphanumeric keys represent letters and numbers, as arranged on a typewriter.
3.Function keys appears to the right of the main keyboard. The Num Lock key is used to
switch from numbers to editing keys.
4.Dedicated keys are used to issue commands or to produce alternative characters, e, g,
the Ctrl key or the Alt key.
5. A numeric keypad appears to the right of the main keyboard. The Num Lock key is
used to switch from numbers to editing keys.
1.A long key at the bottom of the keyboard. Each time it is pressed, it produces a blank
space. SPACE BAR
2.It moves the cursor to the beginning of a new line. It is also used to confirm commands.
RETURN/ENTER.
3.It works in combination with other keys. For example, you press this key and C to copy
the selected text. CTRL
4. It removes the character to the left of the cursor or any selected text. BACKSPACE
5. it produces UPPER CASE characters. SHIFT
6. It produces UPPER CASE letters, but it does not affect numbers and symbols.
CAPS LOACK
7. It moves the cursor horizontally to the right for a fixed number of spaces (in tabulations
and data fields). TAB
8.They are used to move the cursor, as an alternative to the mouse. ARROW KEYS

Mouse actions
A mouse allows you to (1) control the cursor and move around the screen very quickly.
Making the same movements with the arrow keys on the keyboard would take much
longer. As you (2) move the mouse on your desk, the pointer on the screen moves in the
same direction. The pointer usually looks like an I-bar, an arrow, or a pointing hand,
depending on what you are doing.
A mouse has one or more buttons to communicate with the computer. For example, if you
want to place the insertion point or choose a menu option, you just (3) click (press and
release) on the mouse button, and the option is chosen.
The mouse is also used to (4) select text and items on the screen. You can highlight text
to be deleted, copied or edited in some way.
The mouse is widely used in graphics and design. When you want to move an image, you
position the pointer on the object you want to move, press the mouse button, and (5) drag
the screen. Similarly, the mouse is used to change the shape of a graphic object. For
example, if you want to convert a square into a rectangle, you (6) grab one corner of the
square and stretch it into a rectangle.
The mouse is also used to start a program or open a document: you put the pointer on the
file name and (7) double-click on the name – that is, you rapidly press and release the
mouse button twice.

1. Pieces of hardware which allow us to enter information into the computer.

INPUT DEVICES
2. Most common input devices
KEYBOARD AND THE MOUSE
3. It sees images and converts the printed text or pictures into electronic codes that
can be understood by the computer.
SCANNER
4. This device takes photos electronically and converts them into digital data.
DIGITAL CAMERA
5. This device records moving pictures and converts them into digital data what can
be stored and edited with special video editing software.
CAMCORDER OR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

6. They are often called monitors or screens.

DISPLAYS

7. This device is similar to traditional TV set.

CRT MONITOR
8. Inside the computer, this processes images and send signals to the monitor.
VIDEO ADAPTER
9. They operate by projecting small ink droplets onto paper to form the required image.
INKJET PRINTERS
10. They use ink and fine pens held in a carriage to draw very detailed designs on paper.
PLOTTERS
1. This model features backlight, so you can see what you’re typing in the dark.
2 We have a Bluetooth version which works without wires, but the surface you use it on
needs to be dark.
3 Why don’t you try this? It’s for drawing as if you were using a pen and paper.
4 You’ll need one of these – it’s used to control your movements while you play.
5 For more precision, I’d recommend this. It’s like an upside-down mouse, and it works by
running your hand over the plastic ball here.
6 This is our most popular model. It allows you to reproduce exact copies of your
documents in digital format.
7 This works just like a mouse, except you can write directly onto the screen with it.
8 This is a model Which works particularly well with Skype.

What does a scanner do?

A scanner ‘sees’ images and converts the printed text or pictures into electronic codes that
can be understood by the computer, with a flatbed colour scanner, the paper with the
image is placed face down on a glass screen, as with a photocopier, Beneath the glass
are the lighting and measurement devices. Once the scanner is activated, it reads the
image as a series of dots and then generates the digitized image that is sent to the
computer and stored as a file.
The scanner operates by using three rotating lamps, each of which has a different
coloured filter: red, green and blue. The resulting three separate images are combined into
one by appropriate software.

What does a digital camera do?

A digital camera takes photos electronically and converts them into digital data (binary
codes made up of 1s and 0s). It doesn´t use the film found in a traditional camera; instead,
it has a special light-sensitive silicon chip.
Photographs are stores in the camera´s memory card before being sent to the computer.
Some cameras can also be connected to a printer or a TV set to make viewing images
easier. This is usually the case whit camera phones-mobile phones with a built-in camera.

What does a camcorder do?

A camcorder, or digital video camera, records moving pictures and converts them into
digital data that can be stored and edited by computer with special video editing software.
Digital video cameras are used by home users to create their own movies or by
professional in computer art and video conferencing.
They are also used to send live video images via the internet.in this case they are called
web cameras, or webcams.

1. Which device is used to input text and graphic images from a printed page?
Scanner.
2. How does a scanner send information to the computer?

The image is read as a series of dots and then a digitized images is

generated.

3. How do digital cameras store photographs?

Pictures are converted into digital data thanks to a special light sensitive
silicon chip.

4. What feature allows mobile phone users to take pictures?

The memory card.

5. Which device would you use to take digital video?

Camcorder.

6. What kind of software is used to manipulate video clips on the computer?

A video editing software.

A scanner is an input device that scans documents such as photographs and pages of
text. When a document is scanned, it is converted into a digital format. This creates an
electronic version of the document that can be viewed and edited on a computer.
Most scanners are flatbed devices, which means they have a flat scanning surface. This
is ideal for photographs, magazines, and various documents. Most flatbed scanners have
a cover that lifts up so that books and other bulky objects can also be scanned. Another
type of scanner is a sheet-fed scanner, which can only accept paper documents. While
sheet-fed scanners cannot scan books, some models include an automatic document
feeder, or ADF, which allows multiple pages to be scanned in sequence.

Scanners work in conjunction with computer software programs, which import data from
the scanner. Most scanners include basic scanning software that allows the user to
configure, initiate, and import scans. Scanning plug-ins can also be installed, which allow
various software programs to import scanned images directly. For example, if a scanner
plug-in is installed for Adobe Photoshop, a user can create new images in Photoshop
directly from the connected scanner.
While Photoshop can edit scanned images, some programs like Acrobat and Omni Page
can actually recognize scanned text. This technology is called optical character
recognition, or OCR. Scanning software that includes OCR can turn a scanned text
document into a digital text file that can be opened and edited by a word processor.
Some OCR programs even capture page and text formatting, making it possible to create
electronic copies of physical documents.

1. A scanner is an output device that scans documents such as photographs and

pages of text. F
2. Most scanners have a round scanning surface. F
3. Sheet-fed scanner can only accept paper documents. V
4. Sheet-fed scanners can scan books and allow multiple pages to be scanned in
sequence. F
5. Scanners work in conjunction with computer software programs. V
6. Most scanners include basic scanning software that allows the user to configure,
initiate, and import scans. V
7. Photoshop can edit scanned images. V
8. When a document is scanned, it is converted into a digital format. V
9. Some programs like Acrobat and OmniPage can actually recognize scanned text. V
10. Some OCR programs cannot capture page and text formatting. F

Superlatives
● We form the superlative of one-syllable and most two-syllable adjectives by adding – est
Cheap - the cheapest.
Clever – the cleverest
En forma de superlativo de los adjetivos con una silaba y la mayoría de dos silabas se le
agreta est.
● Some two-syllable adjectives (including those ending in -ing, -ed, -ful and -less) form the
superlative whit the most/least.
Advanced – the most advanced.

Algunos adjetivos de dos sílabas (incluidos los que terminan en -ing, -ed, -ful y les) forman
el superlativo con el most/least.

● Adjectives with three or more syllables also take the most/least.

Fantastic – the most fantastic.
Powerful – the least powerful.

● But two syllable adjectives ending in -y (for examples, noisy) take -est and the y changes
to i.
Noisy – the noisiest.

Pero cuando el adjetivo tiene dos silabas y termina en y toma est y la y cambia por i.

● Note the irregular forms:

Good – the best.
Bad – the worst
little – the least
(With amounts, not size) con cantidades no tamaños.

1. Always but the fastest scanner with the highest resolution you can afford.

2. They have created the most revolutionary camera to date.

3. FotoFinish in the easiest photo editing software for you digital camera.

4. This scanner gives you the best scans with the least effort.

5. Our university has bought the modernest computer equipment.

A superlative adjective expresses the extreme or highest degree of a quality. We use a
superlative adjective to describe the extreme quality of one thing in a group of things. Ex:
the fastest, the cheapest, the most powerful, the most sophisticated computer, etc.
Para entender el superlativo en inglés, tienes que saber que los adjetivos tienen tres
grados diferentes:
Un adjetivo en grado positivo se limita a describir una cualidad. The scanner is
expensive...
Un adjetivo en grado comparativo destaca la inferioridad, igualdad o superioridad de una
persona o cosa respecto de otra. The ScanPress DF is more expensive than the
ColourScan XR. is taller than Mike.
Y, por último, un adjetivo en grado superlativo indica que el sujeto posee la cualidad en el
grado más alto y por encima de todos los demás. The ScanPress is the most expensive.
Por tanto, el superlativo es usado cuando se quiere destacar que el sujeto se encuentra
en el extremo superior o inferior de una cualidad.

Para utilizar el superlativo en inglés correctamente, toma en cuenta las siguientes reglas:

● El superlativo siempre va precedido del artículo determinado: the fastest, the

tallest, the most intelligent.

● En el caso de los adjetivos de una sílaba, formamos el superlativo añadiendo -est

al final: tall — tallest.

● Si el adjetivo tiene dos sílabas, podemos añadir -est o bien poner most delante del
adjetivo. En muchos casos se utilizan las dos formas, pero una es más habitual
que la otra.

● Si el adjetivo tiene tres sílabas o más, formaremos el comparativo añadiendo most:

important — the most important.

● Cuando el adjetivo termina en consonante + vocal + consonante, la última

consonante debe repetirse antes de añadir la terminación: fat — the fattest.

● Y si acaba en -y, debemos cambiarla por una i: happy — the happiest.

1. We have chosen the most advanced technology to give you the best scan with the
least effort. (Hemos escogido la tecnología más avanzada para darte el mejor
escáner con el más mínimo esfuerzo).
2. Always buy the fastest scanner with the highest resolution you can afford. (Siempre
compra el escáner más rápido con la resolución más alta que puedas pagar.)
 3. The most common input devices are the keyboard and the mouse. (Los
dispositivos de entrada más comunes son el teclado y el ratón.)
4. The University has bought the most modern computer equipment. (La universidad
ha comprado el equipo más moderno de computadoras.)

1. What is the most dangerous computer virus?

2. I have seen the best blogger on the web.
3. This scanner gives you images with the highest color definition and sharpness.
4. The ScanPress DF is the most fantastic scanner to work with.

5.The EasyShare M753 digital camera seems to be one of the most innovate cameras
to create the best pictures by bringing out detail in shadows without affecting lighter areas.
6. Here is a guide to help you decide which printer is the most suitable for your needs.
7. Imagesetters produce the highest quality output but are the most expensive for homes
or small offices.
8. Dot-matrix printers seem to be the cheapest but are also the slowest.

With 6.0 megapixels and 3x optical zoom, the D930 is (1) (good) the best high resolution
digital camera available in this price range. You can use the D930 to produce some of (2)
(sharp) the sharpest the images possible and take detailed photos for printing up to poster
size. In addition, it has a 3x optical and 5x digital zoom, giving 15x total zoom when
combined – (3) (high) the highest any digital camera under £50. ASR technology prevents
the degradation of image clarity and colour common in flash photography. With ASR, the
effects of camera shake are reduced in lower light conditions; you can even take well
exposed, sharper pictures in low light without using a flash at all. It guarantees (4) (bright)
the brightest and (5) (natural) the most natural pictures possible at this price.
Suffixes
● Suffixes change the class of the root word. For example, by adding the suffix -al, the
noun digit is changed into the adjective digital. Suffixes can help you tell if a word is a
noun, an adjective or a verb.
Common adjective suffixes are: -y, -able, -ible, -eve, -al, -ed, -ful, -ic, -less, -ing.
Common noun suffixes are: -er, -or, -ion, -tion, -ment, -ness, -ity, -ant. -logy, -ing, -y, -ure, -
sion.
● When using suffixes, always check in your dictionary to see if you need to change any
other letters.
Scan – scanner (double n)

Los sufijos cambian la clase de la raíz de la palabra, por ejemplo: al agregar el sufijo -al.
El sustantivo digit se cambia por el adjetivo digital. Los sufijos pueden ayudar a saber si
una palaba es un sustantivo, un adjetivo o un verbo.
Los sufijos adjetivos comunes son: -y, -able, -ible, -eve, -al, -ed, -ful, -ic, -less, -ing.
Los sufijos mas comunes de los sustantivos son: -er, -or, -ion, -tion, -ment, -ness, -ity, -
ant. -logy, -ing, -y, -ure, -sion.
Cuando uses sufijos consulta siempre su diccionario para ver si necesita cambiar alguna
otra letra.

1. Colourful.

2. Profesional.

3. Photographer.

4. Wireless.

5. Bluryn

6. Innovative.

7. Underexpousure.
1. Kodak is a manufacturer of photographic and imaging equipment.

2. To avoid red eyes, use the camera´s red eye reduction feature.

3. Cropping a photograph means cutting out the parts of an image you don´t need.

4. The sharpness of photograph is a combination of resolution and acutance – the

ability to represent clear edges.

5. Digital technology in evolving so rapidly some cameras have a resolution of 12

megapixels- that´s 12 million pixels.

Kodak has introduced the EasyShare M753 digital camera, with 7.0 megapixels
resolution a huge 2.5-inch LCD screen, optical zoom lens. It is first camera to
incorporate proprietary Kodak PERFEC TOUCH TECHNOLOGY AT the touch of a
button, this innovatible features creates better brighter pictures by bringing out detail
in shadows without affecting lighter areas. It´s ideal for underexposed pictures caused
by shooting beyond the flash range or in adverse lighting conditions.
The m753 uses the exclusive Kodak Colour Science chip for phenomenal image
quality with rich colour and accurate skin tones. Seventeen programmed scene modes
(e.g., party, fireworks, children) and five colour modes (high, low, natural, sepia, and
black and white) help capture the best shot with the least effort.
Other features include chopping, auto picture rotation, digital red-eye reduction, and
blurry picture alert. For capturing more than just still pictures. The camera also features
high-quality (VGA) video capture and playback.

1. Es un dispositivo de entrada común para introducir datos numéricos y alfabéticos

en la computadora: Teclado
2. Es un dispositivo de entrada utilizado para facilitar el manejo de un entorno gráfico
en una computadora: Maus
3. Es un dispositivo de computadora diseñado para permitirnos digitalizar una imagen
impresa para transferirla a nuestra computadora con el fin de procesarla a través
de programas como Photoshop o GIMP: Scanner
4. Es una cámara digital conectada a una computadora, la cual puede capturar
imágenes y transmitirlas a una página Web o a otra u otras computadoras de
forma privada: Cámara web
5. Es un dispositivo electrónico que combina una videocámara y una grabadora de
vídeo, que son utilizadas para la grabación de un vídeo: cámara de video
 6. Este es el principal dispositivo de salida, también llamado pantalla, muestra datos o
información a todos los usuarios: Monitor.
7. Estos dispositivos permiten comunicar información al usuario: salida,
8. Estos dispositivos permiten al usuario introducir datos a la computadora: entrada.

1. It is a common input device for entering numeric and alphabetic data into the computer:
Keyboard
2. It is an input device used to facilitate the handling of a graphical environment on a
computer: Mouse
3. It is a computer device designed to allow us to digitize a printed image to transfer it to
our computer in order to process it through programs such as Photoshop or GIMP:
Scanner
4. It is a digital camera connected to a computer, which can capture images and transmit
them to a web page or to another or other computers privately: Web camera
5. It is an electronic device that combines a camcorder and a video recorder, which are
used to record a video: camcorder
6. This is the main output device, also called a screen, it shows data or information to all
users: Monitor.
7. These devices allow information to be communicated to the user: output,
8. These devices allow the user to enter data into the computer: input.

1. It is an input device used to facilitate the handling of a graphical environment on a

computer:
2. It is a common input device for entering numeric and alphabetic data into the computer:
3. It is a computer device designed to allow us to digitize a printed image to transfer it to
our computer in order to process it through programs such as Photoshop or GIMP:
4. It is a digital camera connected to a computer, which can capture images and
transmit them to a Web page or to one or more other computers privately:
5. It is an electronic device that combines a camcorder and a video recorder, which are
used to record a video:
6. This is the main output device, also called a screen, it displays data or information to all
users:
7. These devices allow information to be communicated to the user:
 1. An input device is any piece of hardware that allows to send data to a computer.
2. An output device is any piece of hardware that allows a computer to communicate
information to us.
3. The BBC micro bit has several built-in input and output devices. The input devices
are the buttons and the sensors for light, temperature, acceleration, and
magnetism.
4. The main output device is the LED display. Your micro bit can also send and
receive information by radio, so it’s both an input and an output device.
8. These devices allow the user to enter data into the computer:

5. You can also add input and output devices using the pins on the micro bit. For
example, you can attach headphones or a speaker as an output device.
6. If you have the latest version of the micro bit, there are two extra inputs: a microphone
for sound sensing and touch sensor on the gold micro bit logo.
7. You can program your micro bit to react when you touch it.
8. There is also an extra output: A built-in speaker to let you play the sound you create
instantly.
9. You can interact and create more with your micro

1. An input device is any piece of hardware that allows to send data to a computer. V.

2. The BBC micro bit has a few built-in input and output devices. V.

3. The input devices are the buttons and the sensors for light, temperature, acceleration, and
magnetism. V.

4. The main input device is the LED display. F.

5. The micro bit is both an input and an output device. V.

6. 6. The micro bit can only receive information by radio. F.

7. 7. You can attach headphones or a speaker as an output device. V.

8. 8. A microphone for sound sensing is one of the two extra inputs of the latest version of the
micro bit. V.

9. 9. An extra output of the micro bit is a built-in speaker to let you play the sound you create
instantly. V.

10. 10. The micro bit can be programmed to react when you touch it. V