W4 PERIPHERAL DEVICES

W4 Objectives
At the end of this lesson, the students should be
able to:
 What is peripheral devices
 What are the different peripheral devices
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What is
PERIPHERAL DEVICES
A peripheral device, 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 are used to input, output, or
store data.
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INPUT DEVICES
Allow users to input data into the computer.
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Keyboard: A keyboard is an input device that

allows users to input text and symbols into the
computer. It is the most common input device.
Standard keyboards are rectangular in shape and
have 84, 101, or 104 keys.

Mouse: A mouse is an input device that allows

users to point and click on objects on the screen. It
is the second most common input device.
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Natural or ergonomic keyboards usually split the

keyboard in half so each hand can comfortably use
its own set of keys. Built-in wrist rests are common,
and some ergonomic keyboards also have an
integrated pointing device such as a trackball or
touch pad.

Trackball mouse is a type of pointing device that

uses a ball to control the cursor on the screen. The
ball is located on the top of the mouse and is
moved with the fingers or thumb. The movement of
the ball is then translated into cursor movement on
the screen
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Why are the keyboard keys not in alphabetical

order?
There are conflicting accounts of the origin of the QWERTY layout. One account, and possibly the
most common, is that the QWERTY layout was initially formed to slow typists down. The old-style
typewriters would jam if two adjacent keys were pressed in quick succession. However, the
QWERTY layout helped make people type faster since the keys would not stick as frequently.
Another account, according to the Smithsonian Institute, is that the layout was formed through
several trial and error layouts from early telegraph operators. They found the original alphabetical
arrangement of the keys to be too confusing for translating morse code. The QWERTY layout
eventually made it faster for them to type.
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A computer mouse is named for its

Inventor Douglas Engelbart holding the resemblance to the rodent mouse.
first computer mouse, showing the
wheels that make contact with the
working surface.
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TrackPoint is a small, red pointing stick located in

the middle of the keyboard.

Stylus is a pen-shaped instrument that is used to

interact with a touchscreen device or graphics
tablet. It is typically made of plastic or metal and
has a tip that is made of rubber, plastic, or glass.
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Touchpad: A touchpad is an input device that is

found on laptops and other portable devices. It
allows users to point and click on objects on the
screen by moving their fingers on the touchpad.

Scanner: A scanner is an input device that scans

documents and images into the computer.
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Microphone: A microphone is an input device that

records sound into the computer.

Webcam: A webcam is an input device that

captures video and images from the computer.
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Game controller: A game controller is an input

device that is used to play games. It allows users to
control the game by moving the controller or
pressing buttons.

Barcode reader: A barcode reader is an input

device that scans barcodes into the computer.
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Input devices can be classified into different categories based on how they input data into the
computer. Some of the most common categories are:

• Mechanical input devices: Mechanical input devices use physical movements to input data into
the computer. Examples of mechanical input devices include keyboards, mice, and touchpads.

• Optical input devices: Optical input devices use light to input data into the computer. Examples
of optical input devices include scanners and webcams.

• Electrical input devices: Electrical input devices use electrical signals to input data into the
computer. Examples of electrical input devices include microphones and barcode readers.
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OUTPUT DEVICES
Allow users to see or hear data from the computer.
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Monitors: Monitors are used to display text,

graphics, and video. They are the most common
output device for computers

Printers: Printers are used to create hard copies of

documents and images. There are many different
types of printers available, including inkjet printers,
laser printers, and thermal printers.
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Speakers: Speakers are used to play audio. They

can be internal speakers, which are built into the
computer, or external speakers, which are
connected to the computer via cables or Bluetooth.

Headphones: Headphones are used to listen to

audio privately. They can be wired or wireless
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Projectors: Projectors are used to display images

on a large screen. They are often used for
presentations or for watching movie.

Head-mounted displays (HMDs): HMDs are

devices that are worn on the head and display
images in front of the user's eyes. They are often
used for virtual reality or augmented reality
applications.
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Braille displays: Braille displays are used by

people who are blind or visually impaired to read
text. They convert text into a series of raised dots
that can be felt by the user's fingers.

GPS devices: GPS devices are used to determine

the user's location. They can be used for
navigation, tracking, or other applications.
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INPUT/OUTPUT DEVICES
Some devices provide both input and output functionality. This includes devices such as fax
devices, external storage devices, and touchscreen devices.
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Flash drive, also known as a USB drive, thumb

drive, or pen drive, is a portable data storage
device that uses flash memory. It is a small,
lightweight device that can be easily plugged into a
USB port on a computer or other device.

External Hard Disk An external hard drive might

connect to your computer via USB or FireWire.
Some external hard drives come encased in an
enclosure and others use an internal hard drive,
placed in a docking unit.
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Memory card is a small, portable storage device

that uses flash memory to store data. It is
commonly used in digital cameras, smartphones,
and other electronic devices.

Fax machine is a device that scans a document

and converts it into a digital signal that can be
transmitted over telephone lines to another fax
machine. The receiving fax machine then prints out
a copy of the document.
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Peripherals are essential for making computers more useful and versatile. They allow users to interact with computers
in a variety of ways and to store and access data more easily.

Here are some of the importance of peripherals devices:

• Expand the capabilities of the computer: Peripherals can expand the capabilities of a computer by allowing it to do
things that it would not be able to do on its own. For example, a scanner can be used to scan documents into the
computer, and a printer can be used to print documents from the computer.

• Make the computer more user-friendly: Peripherals can make the computer more user-friendly by providing
alternative ways to interact with it. For example, a mouse can be used to control the cursor on the screen, and a
keyboard can be used to enter text.

• Store data: Peripherals can be used to store data on the computer. This can be useful for backing up data or for storing
files that you do not need to access frequently.

• Connect to other devices: Peripherals can be used to connect the computer to other devices, such as a printer or a
scanner. This can be useful for sharing data or for printing documents.