Friday, March 4, 2011

The Different Input Devices

Input devices allow users to interact with computers.


Input devices allow users to interact with their computers. The devices connect with the computer in order to send digital data or information into the computer. There are a number of different input devices and each of them allows users to interact with computers in different ways. The devices have many different purposes, including gaming purposes. They also allow users to interact with people through the Internet and store personal data or pictures into the computer.


Webcam


Using a webcam, users on different systems may watch live motion videos.


Using a webcam, users on different systems may watch live motion videos as they stream from each other's webcams. Users interacting with one another through the Internet may use webcams in order to see each other while they simultaneously speak to one another.


Compact Disc


A compact disc, often called a CD, is a disc that stores data.


A compact disc, often called a CD, is a disc that stores data. When the disc is inserted into a computer, the data that is on the disc may then be transferred to the computer. Many types of discs also allow the user to save data onto the disc as well as transferring data to the computer.


Digital Camera


A digital camera is a device which holds videos and digital pictures.


A digital camera is a device which holds videos and digital pictures. The videos and digital pictures may be transferred to a computer. Pictures may be taken and videos may be recorded and automatically stored on the computer by taking them while the digital camera is hooked into the computer.


Mouse


The mouse controls the computer's cursor and allows users to click on commands that will determine what the computer does next.


The mouse controls the computer's cursor and allows users to click on commands that will determine what the computer does next. The mouse may be used for the purpose of opening and closing files and navigating websites on the Internet.


Barcode Reader


A barcode is a series of lines that represent certain data which is set on a label.


A barcode is a series of lines that represent certain data which is set on a label. A barcode reader scans the data and saves it to the computer to which the barcode reader is hooked up.


Gamepad


A gamepad is a device which is used for control with games.


A gamepad is also known as a game paddle. It is a device which is used for control with games that require a number of buttons in order to play.


Joystick


A joystick is a device for controlling the movement of the cursor and clicking certain items.


A joystick is a device which hooks into the computer and is used for the purpose of controlling the movement of the cursor and clicking certain items. Joysticks are often used during computer gameplay.


Keyboard


A keyboard is a device used for the purpose of entering symbols into the computer.


A keyboard is a device which hooks into a computer and is used for the purpose of entering symbols into the computer, including letters, numbers and punctuation marks. Additional features of the computer may often be controlled through the keyboard, including sound volume and the brightness of the screen.


Microphone


Microphones are used for the purpose of recording sounds onto the computer.


Microphones are used for the purpose of recording sounds onto the computer. The recorded sounds may be saved onto the computer in files. Microphones may also be used to interact with people through the Internet by speaking with them using the microphone.







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