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    Basics Of Computers

    CHAPTER -1

    8/2/2013

    Introduction to Computers

    Major Peripherals
    Keyboard Mouse Hard Disk Floppy Disk CD ROM Printer Scanner Joystick

    8/2/2013

    Introduction to Computers

    Keyboard
    Keypad contains:

    Alphabets Numbers Special Symbols Function Keys


    qwert Keyboard (Typewriter Keyboard). On key press it sends a code (ASCII Code) to the CPU. Plug N Play device. Typical Cost is Rs.300 Rs.1200

    8/2/2013

    Introduction to Computers

    Mouse
    Pointing & Click Device.

    Two / Three Buttons


    Wheel / Optical Mouse Normally Left Click Select/ Run Right Click Popup Menu Typical Cost is Rs.100 Rs1000

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    Introduction to Computers

    Hard Disk Magnetic Memory Device.

    Non-removable storage device.


    Several Circular Magnetic Disks are housed in a single case. Data is stored as 1s & 0s. Typical Capacity is 20 GB -80 GB

    Typical Cost is Rs.2200 Rs6000


    Cost/Bit is Low.
    8/2/2013 Introduction to Computers 6

    THANK YOU

    8/2/2013

    Introduction to Computers

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