Lecture 3
Lecture 3
Lecture 3
The Keyboard
A computer keyboard is a hardware device that functions in
accordance to the instructions made by the user. It
comprises circuits, switches and processors that help in
transferring keystroke messages to the computer.
Keyboard connector
Keyboards are generally plugged into the rear of the
CPU, on the motherboard, using a purple PS/2
connector, or on USB port.
What is Keyboarding?
1. Alphanumeric keys
2. Numeric keypad
3. Function keys
4. Modifier keys
5. Cursor-movement keys
Parts of Keyboard
Alternate Key
Tab
Arrow Keys
Backspace
Caps Lock Key
Used for keying a string of (three or more) all capital
letters. Capitalizes all letters when used. If caps lock
mode is in use and a letter is keyed while holding down a
shift key, a lowercase letter will be keyed.
Function Keys
Microsoft has defined three new keys, which are used for
shortcuts to certain Windows features.
These three new keys are, from left to right:
The left Windows key
The right Windows key
The Application key
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A Microsoft Keyboard
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Different types of a keyboard today
Wireless
Corded
Laptop
Gaming (Xbox,Ps3, Etc)
Thumb-Size (Phones,
PDA’s, Etc.)
Numeric
Virtual
Touch screens
What Is a Mouse?
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History Of a MOUSE
The mouse didn’t always look the way it does. When the
creator of a mouse, Douglas Engelbart, first made the
mouse in 1964 (first prototype), it was a piece of wood
with metal wheels inside of it.
History Of MOUSE
After Bill’s mouse the next kind of mouse that came out
was a mouse that moves from the laser moving to
certain new spots, sound familiar?
After Bills Prototype mouse it then went to our kinds!
The Mouse - Mouse Techniques
Using the mouse involves five techniques:
1. Pointing; Move the mouse to move the on-screen
pointer.
Mostly all the applications are operated with mouse for easy
working. In recent days, the optical mouse had overcome
the old ball mouse, because of its 'easy to use' function.
Variants of the Mouse
• Trackballs
• Track pads
Many styles of
trackball are
available.
Disadvantage of a BALL Mouse
With the ball-rolled Mouse, the movement of the pointer in
the computer is decided by the ball inside the mouse.
If the ball gets damaged, or if dust gets clustered, the
operation of the mouse becomes problem. When dust
gathers, it takes some time to clear it too. With these
disadvantages, the ball mouse was slowly moved away form
the computer technology leaving the optical mouse to fill its
space.
Variants of the Mouse - Trackpads
• A trackpad is a touch-sensitive pad that provides
the same functionality as a mouse.
Optical mouse
Light shown onto mouse pad
Reflection determines speed and direction
Requires little maintenance
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Working of Optical Mouse
Now, almost everyone tries to switch from ball/roller
mouse to Optical mouse. As the cost of the mouse is
also being decreasing, the replacement is quiet quicker.
To connect this optical mouse, the necessity is PS/2 or
USB plug, and windows, Macintosh or LINUX operating
system installed in the computer.
Optical mouse
Comparison between a roller/ball mouse and optical
mouse
Benefits are,
Pointer positioning is fast
Menu interaction is easy
Users can draw electronically
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ERGONOMICS
The science of
designing equipment
and workspace for a
comfortable and safe
working environment.
REPETITIVE STRESS INJURIES
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Keyboard Strain
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ERGONOMIC TIPS
Armrests
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Correct
Position of
using a computer
system
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Practical
Windows Keys Combinations
F1: Help
CTRL+ESC: Open Start menu
ALT+TAB: Switch between open programs
ALT+F4: Quit program
SHIFT+DELETE: Delete item permanently
Windows Logo+L: Lock the computer (without using
CTRL+ALT+DELETE)
Windows program key combinations
CTRL+C: Copy
CTRL+X: Cut
CTRL+V: Paste
CTRL+Z: Undo
CTRL+B: Bold
CTRL+U: Underline
CTRL+I: Italic
General keyboard-only commands