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    Computer Keyboard: Prepared By: Cheneta Kenny Pasaje Calvo

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    A keyboard is an input device that contains keys users press to enter data and instructions into a computer. Christopher Latham Sholes invented the modern keyboard design and patented it in 1868. There are several types of keyboards including standard, laptop, gaming, ergonomic, laser/infrared, rollup, wired, and wireless keyboards. The keyboard contains function keys, a numeric keypad, navigation keys, typewriter keys, special keys like Alt, Ctrl, Tab, and Shift, and an Escape key.

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    A keyboard is an input device that contains keys users press to enter data and instructions into a computer. Christopher Latham Sholes invented the modern keyboard design and patented it in 1868. There are several types of keyboards including standard, laptop, gaming, ergonomic, laser/infrared, rollup, wired, and wireless keyboards. The keyboard contains function keys, a numeric keypad, navigation keys, typewriter keys, special keys like Alt, Ctrl, Tab, and Shift, and an Escape key.

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    A keyboard is an input device that contains keys users press to enter data and instructions into a computer. Christopher Latham Sholes invented the modern keyboard design and patented it in 1868. There are several types of keyboards including standard, laptop, gaming, ergonomic, laser/infrared, rollup, wired, and wireless keyboards. The keyboard contains function keys, a numeric keypad, navigation keys, typewriter keys, special keys like Alt, Ctrl, Tab, and Shift, and an Escape key.

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    COMPUTER KEYBOARD

    Prepared by: Cheneta Kenny Pasaje Calvo


    Keyboard
    A keyboard is an input device that
    contains keys users press to enter data
    and instructions into a computer
    Christopher Latham Sholes was the
    inventor of the keyboard for computing devices.

    He patented the typewriter that we


    commonly use today in 1868.
    Types of Keyboard
    Standard Keyboard
    • also known as the Desktop Keyboard
    • include alphabetic characters,
    punctuation symbols, numbers and a
    variety of function keys.
    Standard Keyboard
    Laptop Keyboards
    • has the same keyboard type as a normal
    keyboard, except for the fact that most
    laptop keyboards condense the symbols
    into fewer buttons to accommodate less
    space.
    Laptop Keyboards
    Gaming Keyboards
    • are similar to normal keyboards except
    they generally contain extra features
    such as illuminated keys, multimedia
    keys, an additional LCD screen, palm rest
    and other features.
    Gaming Keyboards
    Ergonomic Keyboards
    • is a computer keyboard designed with
    ergonomic considerations to minimize
    the chance of wrist and hand injuries.
    Ergonomic Keyboards
    Laser or Infrared Keyboards
    • this device projects the keyboard on to a
    flat surface, such as a table or desk.
    Laser or Infrared Keyboards
    Rollup Keyboards
    • are made of soft plastic or silicone which
    can be rolled on itself for travel.
    Rollup Keyboards
    Connection Type
    A. Wired Keyboards
    • PS/2
    • USB
    B. Wireless Keyboards
    • Bluetooth
    • Infrared (IR)
    • Radio Frequency
    Bluetooth Keyboard
    Virtual Keyboard (uses an infrared
    and laser technology
    RF Wireless Keyboard
    Parts of the Computer Keyboard
    • Function Keys
    Across the top of a keyboard are a row of
    keys called the Function Keys. Each key is
    composed of the letter F and a number, ranging
    from F1 to F12. Each of the Function Keys
    performs a specific operation based upon what
    software is being used.
    • Numeric Keypad
    Many larger keyboards have an extra
    section to the right that contains the Numeric
    Keypad. This consists of the numbers 1 through
    9, an asterisk, a slash, a dash, a plus sign, an
    enter key and a period. There is also is a "Num
    Lock" key, which is used to turn on and off the
    Numeric Keypad.
    • Navigation Keys
    The Navigation Keys, also called the
    Direction Keys, are used to navigate through
    documents and websites. Examples of
    Navigation Keys are the up, down, left and right
    arrows.
    • Typewriter Keys
    The center of the keyboard, which contains
    the largest amount of keys, includes letters and
    numbers. Most typing is done with these keys.
    • Special Keys
    Other keys include the Alt and Ctrl keys
    (used for specific functions), the Tab key (used
    to insert the cursor) and the Shift key (used to
    make capital letters or symbols that are located
    on the number keys).
    • Escape
    The Escape key is located in the upper left-
    hand corner of the keyboard. It is used to cancel
    operations.

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