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PARTS OF THE

COMPUTER
MOUSE
is used for inputting commands
and to manipulate objects viewed
on the computer display screen.
There are two main types of mice

The optical mouse uses an


electronic eye to detect
movement and is easier to
clean
The mechanical mouse uses
a rolling ball to detect
movement and is more
difficult to clean
System Unit
It is a core of the computer
-

system. The enclosure for all the


other main interior components
of the computer
Monitor
Displays information in
visual form, using text and
graphics
2 types of monitor
The CRT monitor is big, like a
tube television, and takes up a lot
of desk space; however, it is the
least expensive monitor option.
The LCD monitor is thin and saves
energy, but costs more. Over the
years you can expect to see fewer
CRT monitors as LCD monitors
become the standard.
Keyboard
A piece of hardware that
resembles a typewriter and is
used mainly for typing text and
graphics
Aside from keys for letters and numbers, it has also special keys:

The function keys, found on the


top row, perform different
functions depending on where
the are used.
The numeric keypad,
located on the right side of
the most keyboards, allows
you to enter numbers quickly
The navigation keys, such as
arrow keys, allow you to
move your position within a
document of webpage
Printer
Transfersdata from a
computer screen onto
paper
Speaker
A device that gives
sound output from the
computer
Scanner
it is an input device that reads text or
illustration printed on paper, translates
the information into a form that a
computer can use.
Modem
A device that sends and receives
computer information over a
telephone line or high-speed cables
Thank you!!!!
Evaluatio
n
1. A device that gives
sound output from the
computer
2. A piece of hardware that
resembles a typewriter and is
used mainly for typing text and
graphics
3. A device that sends and
receives computer information
over a telephone line or high-
speed cables
4-5 Give the two
types of monitor
6. It is a core of the
computer system
7. Displays information
in visual form, using
text and graphics
8-9 Give at least two
special keys of
keyboard
10. is used for inputting
commands and to
manipulate objects viewed
on the computer display
screen.

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