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Discovering Computers 2012 Your Interactive Guide to the Digital World Objectives Overview ———— <<< toler iam a att Describe the factors Describe the types of characteristics of that affect the quality output various display of an LCD monitor or lA [ot LCD screen [pyre ot Alar) a eta Teton) ways to print nonimpact printer and an impact printer See Page 303 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter fot Detailed Objectives Objectives Overview Summarize the characteristics of ink-jet printers, photo printers, Emel dace emi eliaielare relay foetal e)atie-l Mm at etal oe eee mobile printers, label and postage printers, and plotters and large-format printers Describe the uses and Co arelesacsl ated elt) ole headphones, and earbuds Identify the purpose and features of data projectors, interactive whiteboards, and Leche cele, force-feedback game controllers and tactile output physically challenged users See Page 303 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter {fot Detailed Objectives ee What Is Output? * Output is data that has been processed into a useful form AUDIO VIDEO Pages 304 ~ 305 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter Figure 6-1 What Is Output? ° An is any type of hardware component that conveys information to one or more people Page 305 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter Display Devices ——_— * Adisplay device visually conveys text, graphics, and video information * Amonitor is packaged as a separate peripheral — LCD monitor — Widescreen Pages 306-207 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter Figures6-2-6-3 a Display Devices ¢ Liquid crystal display (LCD) uses a liquid compound to present information on a display device Display Devices — OE * The quality of an LCD monitor or LCD screen depends primarily on: -_ — — Brightness Dot pitch Contrast ratio Pages 308 - 310 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter Display Devices * Resolution is the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display device — Ahigher resolution uses a greater number of pixels Pages 308 ~ 309 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter Figure 6-5 Display Devices a * The graphics processing unit (GPU) controls the manipulation and display of graphics on a display device * LCD monitors use a digital signal and should plug into a DVI port, an HDMI port, or a DisplayPort Fr pet $ —_ aS o Page 310 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter Figure 6-6 Display Devices ————EE— * Plasma monitors are display devices that use gas plasma technology and offer screen sizes up to 150 inches Page 311 ing Computers 2012: Chapter 6 rt Figure 6-8 Display Devices —_—__— * Televisions also are a good output device — Require a converter if you are connecting your computer to an analog television * Digital television (DTV) offers a crisper, higher- quality output * HDTV is the most advanced form of digital television Page 312 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter Figure 6-9 Display Devices a * ACRT monitor is a desktop monitor that contains a cathode-ray tube — Have a much larger footprint than do LCD monitors Page 313 ing Computers 2012: Chapter6 Figure 6-10 Printers — © Aprinter produces — Thelen Frade text and graphics on “* a a physical medium — Printed information is called a hard copy, or printout — Landscape or portrait orientation Page 313 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter Figure 6-11 Page 314 Figure 6-12 Before purchasing a printer, ask yourself a series of questions: 1 2 a 4 5 é 7 4 9 0 i a a 14. 6 16 a. 6 B What is my budget? How fast aust my printer print? De | nued a color printer? What is the cost per page For printing? De | need multiple copies of documents? Will I print graphics? Do I want te print photos? Do | want to print directly From a memory card? What types of paper does the printer vse? What sczes of paper does the printer accept? Do | want to print on both sides of the paper? How much paper can the printer tray hold? Will the printer work with my computer and software? Haw much do supplies such as ink toner, and paper cost? Can the printer print on envelopes? How many envelopes can the printer print at a time? Haw much de | print now, and how much will | be printing in a Year or two? Will the printer be connected to a network? Do I want wireless printing capability? Printers = 4 Discovering Computers Page 315 Figure 6-13 Printers ee ee “A forms characters and graphics on a piece of paper without actually striking the paper Ink-jet ey y Mobile pale“ Page 315 Photo iene” Label and postage oy Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter Laser ae A Baar printers y gto format Plata ce y Le elaclacy Printers TT ° An ink-jet printer forms characters and graphics by spraying tiny drops of liquid ink onto a piece of paper — Color or black-and-white — Printers with a higher dpi (dots per inch) produce a higher quality output Pages 316-317 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter Figure 6-15 Printers EE How an Ink-Jet Printer Works = Bs — Step 1 —————> Step 2 —————> Step 3. ————> step 4 ‘Asal tesstorheas heh, The vapor nko ono the pape: As the vp bbe capes acing tek ba eke fred dow one eng form poe butte raze canbe Page 317 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter r Figure 6-16 Printers —— A photo printer produces color photo-lab-quality pictures ¢ Most use ink-jet technology e PictBridge allows you to print photos directly from a digital camera ¢ Print from a memory card and preview photos on a built-in LCD screen Page 318 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter Printers Page 318 Figure 6-17 ing Computers 2012: Chapter 6 Printers ELT hg cn aay “gay lerllolg Printers ee _ Page 320 Figure 6-19 How a Black-and-White Laser Printer Works Step 1 ‘Ate the use sends an instucbn opt docuner the rum rotates as gers and roles fea shet of pape into the print, Step 2 ‘rotting miro elect low-powered taser beam acs th site drum. Step: The laser beam cea charge that cases tone to slick tothe dum, Step 4 As the dum contest (ae ad res against the popes the oer wales fromthe dum oh pape, Step 5 / Ast of aller uses het and pressure fuse the toner permanent tothe ape Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter Printers a ¢ Amultifunction peripheral (MFP) is a single device that prints, scans, copies, and in some cases, faxes — Sometimes called an all-in-one device Pages 320-321 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter Figure 6-20 Printers a | ¢ Athermal printer generates images by pushing electrically heated pins against the heat-sensitive ‘paper Thermal wax-transfer printer Page 321 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter Fry Figure 6-21 Printers ———— * Amobile printer is a ey small, lightweight, battery-powered printer that allows a mobile user to print from a notebook computer, smart phone, or other mobile device Page 321 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter Figure 6-22 Printers a * A label printer is a small printer that prints on adhesive-type material * A postage printer prints postage stamps — Postage also can be printed on other types of printers Page 322 ing Computers 2012: Chapter 6 Figure 6-23 Printers a * Plotters are used to produce high-quality drawings * Large-format printers create photo-realistic quality color prints on a larger scale Page 322 Figure 6-24 ing Computers 2012: Chapter 6 Printers ee — ¢ Impact printers form characters and graphics ona piece of paper by striking a mechanism against an inked ribbon that physically contacts the paper Dot-matrix Line printer printer J Printers * A dot-matrix printer produces printed images when tiny wire {oo pins on a print head A SY mechanism strike an inked ribbon ¢ Aline printer prints an entire line at a time Page 323 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter Figure 6-25 Speakers, Headphones, and Earbuds ° An produces music, speech, or other sounds Most computer users attach speakers to their computers to: ¢ Generate higher-quality sounds for playing PET aor ¢ Interact with multimedia presentations Ce Eta comnaleci(o ¢ View movies Page 323 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter Figure 6-26 Speakers, Headphones, and Earbuds —————— * Headphones are speakers that cover or are placed outside of the ear oan Earbuds (also called earphones) rest inside the ear canal headphones Page 324 ing Computers 2012: Chapter 6 Figure 6-27 Speakers, Headphones, and Earbuds LL * Some speakers are specifically designed to play audio from a portable media player — Wireless speakers portable media Page 324 Figure 6-28 Speakers, Headphones, and Earbuds ¢ Some Web sites dedicate themselves to providing voice output © Often works with voice input ¢ VoIP uses voice output and voice input Page 325, Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter Other Output Devices ——————————————————————— * Other output devices are available for specific uses and applications Data projectors Page 325 Other Output Devices —_——O * A data projector isa device that takes the text and images displaying ona computer screen and projects them ona larger screen — LCD projector — Digital light processing (DLP) projector Pages 325 - 326 Figure 6-29 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter Other Output Devices a ¢ An interactive whiteboard is a touch-sensitive device, resembling a dry-erase board, that displays the image on a connected computer a screen ‘ Page 326 Figure 6-30 ing Computers 2012: Chapter6 Other Output Devices —————— * Force-feedback sends resistance to the device in response to actions of the user Tactile output provides the user with a physical response from the device ~ Vy Pages 326 ~327 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter Figure 6-31 Putting It All Together reek ee ea ec aed Cd © 19: of 20-inch LCD «Ink-jet color printer; or * Speakers monitor, or 17-inch LCD © Photo printer ‘+ Headphones or earbuds or sereen on notebook headset computer ++ Force-feedback game controller ‘or tactile output Small Office/Home Office _* 20- or 22-inch LCD ‘ Multifunction peripheral; or Speakers monitor + Ink-jet color printer; or © LCD screen smart phone or» Laser printer (black-and- ‘other mobile device white or color) * Label printer * Postage printer Page 327 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter Figure 6-32 a Putting It All Together eR era ais User ei Mobile * 17-inch LCD screen on notebook computer © 8.9:inch screen on a netbook LCD screen on smart phone (F other mobile device © 30-inch LCD monitor Page 327 Figure 6-32 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter Other ‘¢ Mobile color printer ‘+ Headphones or earbuds or «Ink-jet color printer; or headset * Laser printer for in-ofice use © DLP data projector (black-and-white or color) ‘© Photo printer * Laser printer (blackand- © Speakers ‘white or color) ‘* Headphones or earbuds or ‘ Plotter or large-format headset printer; or ‘Photo printer; or ‘ Dye-sublimation printer Putting It All Together ————————————_——_—__—_—_—— Bee Rei aos ie ied Other + 20- of 22-inch LCD monitor» High-speed laser printer _* Speakers * LCD screen on smart phone» Laser printer color ++ Headphones or earbuds or or other mobile device * Line printer (for large reports headset from a mainframe) '* Networked DLP data projector * Label printer * Interactive whiteboard Page 327 Discovering Computers 2012: Chapter Figure 6-32 | Output Devices for Physically Challenged Users ———

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