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Chap Two

This document is a lecture on Computer Application, specifically focusing on Chapter Two, which covers the use of keyboards and mice as input devices. It details the components and functions of standard keyboards, including alphanumeric keys, modifier keys, function keys, and cursor-movement keys, as well as the mechanics and benefits of using a mouse. Additionally, it introduces variants of mice like trackballs for enhanced usability.

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Chap Two

This document is a lecture on Computer Application, specifically focusing on Chapter Two, which covers the use of keyboards and mice as input devices. It details the components and functions of standard keyboards, including alphanumeric keys, modifier keys, function keys, and cursor-movement keys, as well as the mechanics and benefits of using a mouse. Additionally, it introduces variants of mice like trackballs for enhanced usability.

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Semester : One

Subject: Computer Application

Lecturer : Ibrahim Mohamed Ibrahim

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Computer Application

Chap-Two
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This Chapter contains the following.

Using keyboard and mouse


The keyboard
The mouse
Variants of mouse
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The Keyboard
The primary input device for entering text and
numbers.
Standard keyboard includes about 100 keys
Each key sends a different signal to the CPU
Must be proficient with keyboard
Skill of typing is called keyboarding
It is the ability to enter text and numbers with
skill and accuracy.

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The Standard Keyboard
Layout
The IBM Keyboard. It has about 100 keys
arranged in five groups.
The term IBM-compatible computer refers to
any PC based on the first personal computers,
which were made by IBM.
Today, an IBM compatible PC is any PC other
than a Macintosh computer.

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The Alphanumeric Keys

The alphanumeric keys are the area of the


keyboard that looks like a typewriter.
Keys are arranged the same way on almost
every keyboard.
Sometimes this common arrangement is called
the QWERTY (pronounced KWER-tee) layout
because the first six keys on the top row of
letters are Q, W, E, R, T, and Y.

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Some of Alphanumeric Keys having
specific functions:

The Tab key moves you to predefined tab


stops in many application programs (such
as word processors).
The Backspace key erases characters you
have just typed.
The Caps lock key lets you "lock* the
alphabet keys so they produce only capital
letters.
The Enter key lets you finalize data entry.
And also used to choose commands and
options in many programs.
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Numeric Keypad

The numeric Keypad is Located on the right


side of the keyboard.
Looks like a calculator's keypad, with its 10
digits and mathematical operators (+, -, *,
and /).
The NUM LOCK key, forces the numeric keys
to input numbers.
When NUM LOCK is deactivated, (off) the
numeric keypad's keys perform cursor
movement control and other functions.

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The Modifier Keys

The SHIFT, ALT (Alternate), and CTRL


(Control) keys are called modifier keys.
They modify the input of other keys,
Holding down a modifier key while pressing
another key, changes the second key's
input in some way.
For example, if you press the ―j key, you
input a small letter j. But if you hold down
the shift key while pressing the J key, you
input a capital J.

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Function Keys
The Function Keys are Labeled F1, F2, and
F3, up to F12 and Arranged in a row along
the top of the keyboard, Allow to input
commands without typing long strings of
characters and Navigating dialog boxes.
Each function key's purpose depends on
the program being used.

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Cont……
 The Function Keys In most programs:-
F1 is the help key.
F2 key renames selected files and folders
F3 will change the text from uppercase to
lowercase.
Most IBM-compatible keyboards have 12
function keys.
Along with modifier keys give the function
keys more capabilities.

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The Cursor-Movement Keys

A set of cursor-movement keys


Let you move around the screen without using a
mouse.
a mark called cursor on the screen indicates
where the characters you type will be entered.
The cursor or insertion point appears on the
screen as a blinking vertical line.
Special-Purpose Keys
Start key, – features the Windows logo
(sometimes called the Windows logo key), – opens
the Windows Start menu. – Same as clicking the
Start button on the Windows taskbar

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Cont…..
 Page up and Page down keys
 Let you ―flip― through a document, screen by screen,
Like turning the pages of a book.
 Page up jumps to the previous screen.
 Press page down jumps to the next.
 HOME is pressed to move the cursor to the beginning of a
line.
 END to move to the end of a line.
 The Esc or ESCAPE key is used to ―back up" one level in
a multilevel environment.
 Print Screen key allows the user to capture whatever is
shown on the screen as an image
 This key does not work with all programs.
 Delete removes one character at a time at the cursor's
location – It erases characters to the right of the cursor.
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The Mouse

All modern computers have a mouse today


and Allows users to select objects – Pointer
moved by the mouse.
Mechanical mouse
A small rubber ball that protrudes through
a hole in the bottom of the mouse's case
The ball rolls inside the case when you
move the mouse around on a flat surface.
Inside the mouse, rollers and sensors send
signals to the computer

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Cont.…
Telling it the distance, direction, and
speed of the ball's motions
Rubber ball determines direction and speed
and ball often requires cleaning.
Optical mouse
Light shown onto mouse pad
Emits a beam of light from its underside

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Cont..
Uses the light's reflection to judge the
distance, direction, and speed of its
travel
Reflection determines speed and direction
and requires little maintenance.
Interacting with a mouse: –
Use a mouse to move the pointer to a
location on the screen, a process called
pointing (pushing the mouse across your
desk)
In multi-button mice, one button must be
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The Mouse Actions involve:

Pointing to an object
Clicking selects the object
Clicking and holding drags the object –
Releasing an object is a drop
Right clicking activates the shortcut
menu and Modern mice include a scroll
wheel.

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The Mouse Benefits
Pointer positioning is fast
Menu interaction is easy
Users can draw electronically
Variants of the Mouse
mouse variants are to provide ease of use
while taking up less space than a mouse
Trackballs
Upside down mouse
Hand rests on the ball
User moves the ball with index finger

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END
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