PARTS OF A

COMPUTER
MONITOR
 MONITOR
BRIGHTNESS
Function:
Adjusts the overall intensity of the
screen's brightness.
 MONITOR
CONTRAST
Function:
Controls the difference in intensity
between the lightest and darkest
parts of the screen.
 MONITOR
COLOR TEMPERATURE
Function:
Allows you to set the color tone of
the display, typically in terms of
warm (reddish) or cool (bluish)
colors.
 MONITOR
RESOLUTION
Function:
Higher resolutions offer more
screen real estate and clarity.
 MONITOR
REFRESH RATE
Function:
A higher refresh rate can result in
smoother motion and reduced
screen flicker.
 MONITOR
ASPECT RATIO
 MONITOR
ASPECT RATIO
Function:
Determines the proportion of
width to height on the screen.
Common aspect ratios include 16:9
(widescreen) and 4:3 (standard).
 MONITOR
OVERSCAN/UNDERSCAN
 MONITOR
OVERSCAN/UNDERSCAN
Function:
Adjusts how much of the screen
content is displayed. Overscan cuts
off some of the edges, while
underscan displays everything but
might leave black borders.
 MONITOR
SHARPNESS
Function:
Adjusts the clarity of text and
images. Excessive sharpness can
lead to artifacts.
MONITOR
ROTATION
 MONITOR
ROTATION
Function:
Allows you to rotate the display
orientation (e.g., from landscape to
portrait) if your monitor supports it.
 MONITOR
COLOR CALIBRATION
Function:
Ensures that the colors displayed
on the screen are accurate and
match industry standards. This is
crucial for tasks like graphic design
and photo editing.
MOUSE
 MOUSE
CURSOR CONTROL
By moving the mouse across a
surface, users can move the cursor
in any direction.
 MOUSE
POINT AND CLICK
The mouse has at least two buttons
(usually left and right) and a scroll
wheel.
 MOUSE
DOUBLE-CLICK
 MOUSE
DOUBLE-CLICK
Double-clicking the left mouse
button is used to open files and
launch applications. This action is
performed by quickly pressing the
button twice in succession.
 MOUSE
CONTEXT MENUS
Right-clicking on an object or an
area often brings up context
menus, which provide options and
actions related to the selected item
or location.
 MOUSE
DRAGGING AND DROPPING
Users can click and hold the left
mouse button to "drag" objects on
the screen. This action is used for
moving files, resizing windows, and
other interactive tasks. Releasing
the button "drops" the object.
 MOUSE
SCROLLING
 MOUSE
SCROLLING
The scroll wheel, usually located
between the two main buttons,
allows users to scroll through
documents, web pages, and other
content vertically. Some mice also
support horizontal scrolling.
 MOUSE
WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY:
Wireless mice use radio frequency
(RF) or Bluetooth technology to
connect to the computer, providing
freedom of movement without a
physical cord.
 MOUSE
PS/2 MOUSE PORT
(GREEN):
 MOUSE
PS/2 MOUSE PORT
(GREEN):
The PS/2 mouse port is a 6-pin
connector typically colored green.
It is used to connect a computer
mouse to the computer.
KEYBOARD
 KEYBOARD
TYPING TEXT
The primary function of a keyboard
is to input text characters,
numbers, and symbols into a
computer
 KEYBOARD
ALPHANUMERIC KEYS
Alphanumeric keys include letters
(A-Z), numbers (0-9), and basic
punctuation symbols (such as
periods, commas, and question
marks).
 KEYBOARD
FUNCTION KEYS
Function keys (usually labeled F1 to
F12) serve different purposes
depending on the software and
operating system.
 KEYBOARD
MODIFIER KEYS
Modifier keys, such as Shift, Ctrl
(Control), Alt (Alternate), and the
Windows key (on Windows-based
keyboards), modify the behavior of
other keys when pressed in
combination.
 KEYBOARD
ARROW KEYS
Arrow keys (Up, Down, Left, Right)
are used for navigation within
documents, spreadsheets, and user
interfaces.
 KEYBOARD
NAVIGATION KEYS
Navigation keys include Home,
End, Page Up, and Page Down.

They allow users to move the

cursor within documents and web
pages quickly.
 KEYBOARD
ENTER/RETURN KEY
The Enter or Return key is used to
confirm or execute commands,
submit forms, and create new lines
in text documents.
 KEYBOARD
BACKSPACE AND DELETE KEYS

The Backspace key removes the

character to the left of the cursor,
while the Delete key removes the
character to the right of the cursor.
 KEYBOARD
TAB KEY
The Tab key is used for indentation
in text documents and for
navigating between form fields and
options in software applications.
 KEYBOARD
ESCAPE (ESC) KEY
The Escape key is often used to
cancel or exit a current operation or
to access the menu in some
applications.
 KEYBOARD
WIRELESS AND BLUETOOTH
CONNECTIVITY
connect to computers and mobile
devices, providing flexibility in
terms of positioning and reducing
cable clutter.
CPU
 CPU

Physical Ports
on a CPU or
Computer Motherboard
 CPU
USB PORTS
(UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS):
 CPU
USB PORTS
(UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS):

They facilitate data transfer and

power delivery to these
peripherals.
 CPU
AUDIO PORTS
(MICROPHONE, HEADPHONE, LINE-IN, LINE-OUT):
 CPU
AUDIO PORTS
(MICROPHONE, HEADPHONE, LINE-IN, LINE-OUT):

These ports are used for audio

input and output.
 CPU
ETHERNET PORT (RJ-45)
 CPU
ETHERNET PORT (RJ-45)
The Ethernet port is used for
connecting to a wired network,
typically for internet access or local
network communication. It enables
high-speed data transfer and
internet connectivity.
 CPU
VIDEO PORTS
 CPU
VIDEO PORTS
These ports are used to connect
monitors or displays to the
computer.
 CPU
POWER CONNECTOR
 CPU
POWER CONNECTOR
This connector supplies power
from the power supply unit (PSU)
to the CPU and other components
on the motherboard.
 CPU
PS/2 KEYBOARD PORT
(PURPLE):
 CPU
PS/2 KEYBOARD PORT
(PURPLE):
The PS/2 keyboard port is a 6-pin
connector typically colored purple.
It is used to connect a computer
keyboard to the computer.
 AVR
AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE REGULATION
 AVR
VOLTAGE REGULATION:
AVR continuously monitors the
incoming voltage from the power
source, whether it's the electrical
grid or a backup generator.
 AVR
VOLTAGE STABILIZATION
If the incoming voltage fluctuates,
either going above or below
predefined acceptable levels, the
AVR technology adjusts the output
voltage to keep it within a safe and
consistent range.
 DISPLAY CONNECTORS

VGA (VIDEO GRAPHICS ARRAY)

 DISPLAY CONNECTORS

VGA (VIDEO GRAPHICS ARRAY)

VGA transmits analog video

signals, which means it uses
varying electrical voltages to
represent different colors and
shades on the screen.
 DISPLAY CONNECTORS

DVI (DIGITAL VISUAL INTERFACE)

 DISPLAY CONNECTORS

DVI (DIGITAL VISUAL INTERFACE)

primarily transmit digital video

signals, which means they provide
high-quality, interference-free
video, especially suitable for high-
resolution displays.
 DISPLAY CONNECTORS

HDMI (HIGH-DEFINITION
MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE)
 DISPLAY CONNECTORS

HDMI (HIGH-DEFINITION
MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE)
HDMI is a fully digital interface it
transmits digital video and audio
signals.
PRINTER
 PRINTER

A printer is a peripheral device that

produces physical copies of digital
documents, images, or graphics
stored on a computer or other
digital storage medium.
SCANNER
 SCANNER

A scanner is a peripheral device

used to convert physical
documents, images, or objects into
digital format, which can be stored,
edited, or shared on a computer.
WEBCAM
 WEBCAM

A webcam is a digital camera that

is typically built into a computer or
connected to it as an external
device.
 SSD

SOLID STATE DRIVE

 SSD

SOLID STATE DRIVE

Solid State Drive, is a type of
storage device used in computers
and other electronic devices to
store and retrieve data.
 HDD

HARD DISK DRIVE

 SSD

HARD DISK DRIVE

A Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is a data
storage device that uses magnetic
storage to store and retrieve digital
information.
USB FLASHDRIVE
 USB FLASHDRIVE

A USB flash drive, also known as a

thumb drive or USB stick, is a
portable data storage device that
uses NAND flash memory to store
digital data.
KEYBOARD
SHORTCUTS
Ctrl + C
Copy selected text or
item.
Ctrl + x
Cut selected text or
item.
Ctrl + v
Paste copied or cut text
or item.
Ctrl + z
Undo the last action.
Ctrl + y
Redo an action.
Ctrl + a
Select all text or items
in a document or
folder.
Ctrl + s
Save the current
document.
Ctrl + p
Print the current
document.
Ctrl + f
Open the Find dialog
to search for text.
Ctrl + n
Open a new
document or window.
Alt + Tab
Switch between open
applications.
 Alt + f4
Close the current
window or application.
Win + D
Show the desktop.
 Win + E
Open File Explorer.
 Win + L
Lock the computer.
Ctrl + Esc
or Win
Open the Start Menu.
 Win + r
Open the Run dialog.
Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Open Task Manager.