1. Unit 2, Lesson 6 Learning About Peripherals AOIT Principles of Information Technology

2. Peripherals are devices added to computers What is a peripheral?

3. There are three types of keyboard plugs USB plug 5-pin plug PS/2 plug Not all keyboard plugs are alike

4. Not all mice are alike What kind of mouse do you have? Serial port mouse USB mouse PS/2 wireless mouse

5. Monitors come in two styles: LCD and CRT LCD monitorCRT monitor What kind of monitor do you have?

6. Printers and scanners add value to systems What kind of printer would you choose? Multifunction Ink jet Scanner

7. External drives give users more storage options Have you ever used any of these? Zip drive USB memory stick CD-RW drive

8. Computer cases come in many sizes and styles What kinds of cases do you see in your classroom? DesktopMini Tower Mid TowerFull Tower

9. Tower cases have many expansion bays What drives will be mounted here? Towers usually have 5¼ in. and 3½ in. bays

10. One case can hold many different drives What kinds of drives do you see in the picture to the right?

11. There are many types and sizes of drives Different sizes and types of drives can all be loaded into the same tower case 3½ in. floppy drive CD-ROM drive DVD drive

12. Your dream computer needs peripherals Keyboard Mouse Monitor Printer Scanner Memory stick Drives