TLE 9

CSS
LESSON 2
 OBJECTIVES
After accomplishing this module, the learner is
expected to:

● Identify the parts of computers

● Classify the input devices, output devices, and
input/output devices
● Appreciate the value of using the appropriate
device in using a computer
 Parts of
Computers
A. Hardware
B. Software
C. Data
D. Peopleware/User
HARDWARE
INPUT DEVICES

Input devices are the hardware

component that accepts data and
instructions from t he use r or from
another computer system.
Input devices can be keyboard entry and direct
entry. As the name implies, in the keyboard
entry, data is inputted to the computer through a
keyboard while direct entry creates machine-
readable data on paper, or magnetic media, or
feed it directly into the computer’s processor.
There are four categories under the direct entry,
namely:
 1. Pointing Devices – as the name implies, these
devices are used to select or point objects (e.g., texts,
images, icons, etc.) from your screen. Examples of
these are mouse, lightpen, and digitizer tablet.
 2. Scanning Devices – these devices can read text or
illustrations printed on paper and translates the information into
a form the computer can use. Examples of these are image
scanner and Bar Code Reader.
 3. Audio Input Devices -
also known as speech or voice
recognition systems that allow a
user to send audio signals to a
computer for processing,
recording, or carrying out
commands. Its primary function
of this device is to accept,
combine, process, and monitor
audio. Ex. microphone, audio
mixer
 4. Video Input Devices – devices that capture an image or
video of the scene in front of it typically via Universal Serial
Bus (USB) or that is built into a laptop or desktop screen.

Can also record and stores

photographic images in digital
form that can be fed to a computer.
OUTPUT DEVICES

Output devices are any piece of

computer hardware that displays results
after the computer has processed the
input data that has been entered. Output
devices are classified into four
components:
 Computer Display Monitor - It
displays information in visual form,
using text and graphics. The portion of
the monitor that displays the
information is called the screen or
video display terminal. Examples of
these are Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT)
Monitors, Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD) monitors, and Light Emitting
Diode (LED) monitors.
Both types of displays use liquid crystals to help create an image. The difference
is in the backlights. While a standard LCD monitor uses fluorescent backlights,
an LED monitor uses light-emitting diodes for backlights. LED monitors usually
have superior picture quality, but they come in varying backlight configurations.
And some backlight configurations create better images than others.
 LCD Projectors – this device utilizes two
sheets of polarizing material with a liquid crystal
solution between them.
 Printers – these devices print text or illustrations on paper. Examples
of these are Inkjet or Bubble Jet Printer, Laser Printer, LCD and LED
Printer, Line Printer, Thermal Printer, and Plotter.
 Audio Output Devices –
these devices are used to play
sound. Examples of these are
speakers, headphones, and
earphones.
 I/0 DEVICES

I/O devices or Input/Output devices, as

the name implies, these devices can
perform both as input and output device.
Examples of these are touchscreen, smart
board, and digital cameras
 Touchscreen – displays
screen that is sensitive to the
touch of a finger or stylus.
Options on the screen can
be tapped, dragged, or
pinched. Examples of these
are Automated Teller
Machine, Point-of-Sales
System, tablet computers.
 Smart Board – a
type of display screen
that has a touch
sensitive transparent
panel covering the
screen, which is
similar to a touch
screen.
 Digital Camera –
records and stores
photographic images in
digital form that can be
viewed on the device itself
or can be fed to a computer.
 SYSTEM UNIT

The system unit is the

main part of the computer
system, sometimes called
chassis.
STORAGE DEVICES

Storage devices are media used to store

data and programs for use by a
computer. Computer systems can store
data internally and externally.
COMMUNICATION DEVICES
Communication Devices are pieces of equipment or
hardware designed to move information or data from
one place to another. They also allow one computer
device to communicate with another. Examples of
these are Network Interface Card / LAN Card/
Network Adapter / LAN adapter, Modem, Router,
Switch, Hub, and Wi Fi Adapter.
 A Hub is a networking device that allows you to connect multiple PCs
to a single network, whereas a Switch connects various devices together
on a single computer network.
 WiFi Adapter

A WiFi adapter allows your wired device to pick up WiFi signals. So

if you have a desktop computer, you can connect it to a network
wirelessly.
SOFTWARE
DATA
PEOPLEWARE