6 - PERIPHERALS
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6 - PERIPHERALS
6 - PERIPHERALS Describe the functions and features of common computer peripheral devices. You must also identify which of the following four categories each device belongs to. 1) Input – A Hardware device that allows the user to put data into the computer. 2) Output – A Hardware device that allows the user to take data out of the computer. 3) Processing – A hardware device that performs calculations, conversions, or manages the flow of information. 4) Storage – A hardware device that holds information. Complete the activity for the following peripheral devices: Printer o Function: To provide hard / physical copies of digital information. o Possible Features: Double sided printing, colour, paper holder o Category: Output device o Sample Manufacturers: HP, Lexmark, Brother Web Cam o Function: A webcam is a hardware camera connected to a computer that allows anyone connected to the Internet to view either still pictures or motion video of a user or other object. o Possible Features: Image resolution, built-in microphone, image quality, night vision, autofocus, light, motion sensor o Category: Input Device o Manufacturer: Logitech, Microsoft, Axis, Adesso Inc. Scanner o Function: An optical scanner is a hardware input device that allows a user to take an image or text and convert it into a digital file, allowing the computer to read or display the scanned object. o Possible Features: Connection type, maximum document size, flatbed, barcode scanner, automatic feeder o Category: Input Device o Manufacturer: Canon, HP, Brother, Honeywell Keyboard o Function: Keyboards allow a computer user to input letters, numbers, and other symbols into a computer and is what allows you to write e-mail and is what you used to visit this web page. o Possible Features: Gaming, Wireless, Ergonomic, Bluetooth, Multimedia o Category: Input Device o Manufacturer: Logitech, Microsoft, HP, Adesso Mouse o Function: The mouse allows an individual to control a pointer in a graphical user interface (GUI) and manipulate on-screen objects such as icons, files, and folders. o Possible Features: Optical, Laser, Ergonomic, Wireless, Gaming o Category: Input Device o Manufacturer: Logitech, Microsoft, HP Speakers o Function: A hardware device connected to a computer's sound card that outputs sounds generated by the computer. o Possible Features: Wireless, Surround Sound, Soundbar o Category: Output Device o Manufacturer: Logitech, SuperSonic, Cyber Acoustics, Gear Head USB flash drive o Function: A storage device that is used typically to transfer data from one location to another. o Possible Features: Many different shapes and sizes. Different security available. o Category: Storage Device o Manufacturer: Game pad o Function: A gamepad is used for playing video games of many types, including sports, firstperson shooters, role-playing, and others. o Possible Features: o Category: Input Device o Manufacturer: