Chapter Five

Computer class chapter five

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Any hardware component that allows users to enter data. and instructions into a computer.
Input device
The goal is to incorporate comfort, efficiency, and safety in the design of the workplace
Ergonomics
Has a design that reduces the chance of wrist and hand injuries
Ergonomic keyboard
Most desktops today have these-it emits and senses light to detect the mouse movement
Optical mouse
Latter; more expensive than the former
Laser mouse
A stationary pointing device with a ball on its top or side
Trackball
Small, flat, rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion
Touchpad
Pressure sensitive pointing device shaped like a pencil eraser that is positioned between keys on a keyboard
Pointing stick
Handheld vertical lever mounted on a base
Joystick
Touch sensitive display device
Touch screen
An output device that enables users to scroll through
Touch sensitive pad
People use this to browse through portable media players song, pictures, etc
Click wheel
Small metal or plastic device that looks like a tiny ink pen but uses pressure instead of ink
Stylus
Slightly larger than a stylus, typically provides more functionally than a stylus
Digital pen
Flat, rectangular, electronic, plastic board -used to create drawings
Graphics tablet