Hardware Devices Flashcards

A wireless transmission standard that facilitates the connection of electronic computing devices such as cell phones, smartphones, and computers to peripheral devices such as keyboards and headsets.

The set of special keys on a keyboard generally marked by arrows, that move the cursor one space at a time, either up, down, left, or right. Other cursor control keys move the cursor up or down one full page or to the beginning or end of a line.

Hardware device used to enter, or input, data (text, images, and sounds) and instructions (user responses and commands) into a computer; input devices include keyboards, mice, scanners, microphones, and digital cameras.

Used to enter typed data and commands.

A device that allows you to capture sounds waves (such as your voice) and transfer them to digital format on your computer.

Used to enter user responses and commands.

Ome keyboards include multimedia and Internet keys or buttons that enable you to open a Web browser, view e-mail, access Help features, or control your CD/DVD player. These buttons are not always in the same position on every keyboard.

A mouse that uses and internal sensor or laser to detect the mouse's movement. The sensor sends signals to the computer, telling it where to move the pointer on the screen.

A keyboard that gets its name from the first six letters in the top-left row of alphabetic keys on the keyboard and is the standard English-language keyboard layout.

Input device that looks like a skinny pen but has no ink. You use it like a mouse or pen to tap commands or draw on a screen.

A small, touch-sensitive area at the base of the keyboard. To use the touch pad, you simply move your finger across the pad to direct the cursor.

A display screen that responds to commands initiated by a touch with a finger or stylus.

A mouse with a rollerball on top instead of on the bottom. Because you move the trackball with your fingers, it doesn't require much writs motion, so its considered better for your wrist than an optical mouse.

A small, joystick-like nub that allows you to move the cursor with the tip of your finger.

A device that combines the functions of a printer, scanner, copier, and fax into one machine.