 State what is a Pointing Device  List the different types of pointing devices  Describe their functions  Match the characteristics to the pointing devices  Keywords › Pointing › Input

 An input device  Enables you to control what happens on the screen  This is accomplished by:  Pointing  Clicking and  Selecting items on the screen for data entry

 MouseTouch Screen  JoystickDigitizing Tablet  Touchpad  Trackball  Light pen  Activity Write a sentence to describe how each of the above pointing input devices causes the screen pointer to move

Pointing DeviceCharacteristics JoystickSmall ball or light below TrackballSmooth surface to move your finger over MouseMust be pointed at the screen Light penLooks like a gear stick in a car TouchpadLarge ball on top Match the following items:

Pointing DeviceCharacteristics JoystickFound in laptops or notebook computers TrackballOne of the basic peripherals that come with a desktop computer MouseUsed in specialized applications Light penSuitable when there is little space on the desk for movement of a mouse TouchpadUse popularly for playing games Match the following items:

1. For both tables: I. List the characteristics and uses of: a) Touch Screen b) Digitizing Tablet 2. Revise