POIT Lesson 6 Peripherals

• Peripherals: devices that provide the computer with input or output

• Mouse- Input
• Keyboard- Input
• Monitor- Output
• Printer- Output
• Flash Drive- Input

• Keyboard: Input device that sends information with a key or key combinations to a computer.
• Mice: Optical or Laser.
• Monitor: Output device, except when touch screen, then input. CRT (tube screens). 
• Pixel: Small colored square that is displayed on a square. More pixels=Higher definition.
• Printer: High capacity or normal output device.
• Scanner: Reads document and sends it to computer, then the computer copies it.
• Multi-Function: Scans, prints, copies, faxes, and more. Used at work or businesses. 
• Drives: Floppy disks, CD-ROM's, DVD-ROM's, and Blu-Ray drives.
• External Drives: Just like hard drives. Hold information as storage for you. Images, videos, documents, etc.
•  Solid State Drive: More like flash drives, and harder to lose. No moving parts, just stores the data. 
• Tower Cases: Expansion slots and bays for DVD's or Blu-rays. 
• Standard Peripherals for Dream Computer Project: Keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer, scanner, storage drives.