Computer Basics: How Do Computers Work? Part II
How Do Computers Work? Input--This is when information is entered into a computer. Some common input devices include the keyboard, mouse and scanner. Output--This is the information that comes out of a computer after it has been processed. The information comes out on output devices such as a printer or computer monitor. Processing--This is when the information is handled by the computer’s brain, known as the CPU (Central Processing Unit).
Input Devices
Output Devices
Digital Camera A digital camera or digicam is a camera that produces images that can be stored in digital memory, displayed on a screen and printed on physical media. Digital cameras can display images on a screen immediately after being recorded, and store and delete images from memory. Many digital cameras can also record moving videos with sound.
Video Input Camcorder A camcorder is an electronic device originally combining a video camera and a videocassette recorder.
Computer Basics: Input vs Output? The End