Introduction to Computers Section 2A
home Keyboard Alphanumeric keys Modifier keys Numeric keypad Function keys Cursor-movement keys Special-purpose keys Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge
home How the Computer Accepts Input from the Keyboard Keyboard controller Keyboard buffer Scan code Interrupt request Repeat rate Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge
home The Mouse An input device that rolls around on a flat surface and controls the pointer
home Examples of Mouse Maneuvers Pointing Clicking Double-clicking Dragging Right-clicking
home Mouse Variants Trackball Trackpad Integrated pointing device
Section 2A Standard Input Devices
home Review Questions What are the kinds of keys on a keyboard? What is a mouse? What are examples of mouse maneuvers? What are the three mouse variants?
The Keyboard
From the Keyboard to the Computer