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The document discusses peripheral devices that provide input and output for computers, including common input devices like keyboards, mice, scanners, microphones, and joysticks. It also covers output devices and communication ports, explaining the functions of serial and parallel ports. Additionally, it highlights the role of modems in converting data between digital and analogue formats.

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Teaching Day 6

The document discusses peripheral devices that provide input and output for computers, including common input devices like keyboards, mice, scanners, microphones, and joysticks. It also covers output devices and communication ports, explaining the functions of serial and parallel ports. Additionally, it highlights the role of modems in converting data between digital and analogue formats.

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Learning Unit#2

Configurations of Peripheral Devices


Peripheral Devices
 A computer peripheral device is an external device that
provides input and output for the computer.
 Some Common Input Devices Include:
 Keyboard
 Mouse
 Scanner
 Microphone
 Joystick
Mouse
 A mouse is an input device used to point and select
items on the computer screen. A mouse usually has
two buttons: A primary button (usually the left
button) and a secondary button.
Keyboard
 A keyboard is used for typing text into the computer.
There are many types of keys on the keyboard
 QWERTY Style & Non QWERTY Style
Scanner
 A scanner is a device that is used to capture images
from photographic prints, posters, magazine pages,
and similar sources for computer editing and display.
Microphone
 It is sometimes abbreviated as “mic”. A microphone is
a peripheral that allows computer users to input audio
into their computers.
Joystick
 Joystick is a lever that moves in all directions and
controls the movement of a pointer or some other
display symbol.
Some Common Output Devices
Both Input & Output
MODEM
 Stands for Modulation & Demodulation
 Converts Data
 Digital to Analogue
 Analogue to Digital
Types of Communication Ports
 A port serves as an interface between the computer
and peripheral devices

 Physical ports/ Communication ports are used for


connecting a computer trough a cable and a socket to a
peripheral device.
Serial Ports
 Gateway used for transferring data one bit at a time

 Nowadays serial port has been replaced with dedicated


ports like USB port
Parallel Port
 Parallel port is used for data transfer between a
computer and a peripheral device through a 25 or 36
pin connector.
 In parallel communication multiple bits are
transferred at a time.
Different Ports

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