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PRESENATION
MODULE 9
COMPUTER HARDWARE
COMPUTER HARDWARE

 Itrefers to the physical components that comprise

a computer system. Computer hardware includes
monitor, mouse, keyboard, computer data storage ,
hard disk drive (HDD), graphics card, sound card,
memory, motherboard and so on, all of which are
tangible physical objects.
1. KEYBOARD

 The primary functions of a computer keyboard is

to as an input device. A person can type a
document using a keyboard, use keystroke
shortcuts, access menus, play games and do variety
of other tasks. Keyboard may either be attached to
a computer desktop or part of a laptop.
MAIN AREAS OF THE
KEYBOARDS
A. FUNCTION KEYS (ALL F KEYS

 On a computer keyboard , the function of F keys,

labeled F1 through F12, are keys that have a
special functions specified by the operating system,
or by the program currently running. You can
combine them with Alt or Ctrl keys .
B. ALPHANUMERIC KEYS

The alphanumeric is the keyboards primary

portion which contains letters, numbers,
punctuation and some of the symbols keys.
C. SPECIAL KEYS (CONTROL KEYS)

The control keys or toggle keys give the user

additional control over cursor positioning and
text manipulation. We can be found in other
applications as shortcut keys, too.
D. CURSOR KEYS (ARROWS)

The arrow keys are four directional keys

which allows you to move the cursor or
change the selection that has been
highlighted.
E. NUMERIC KEYPAD

Numeric keypad provides the user with the

fast access to numbers and math functions
like addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division.
2. MOUSE

 A computer mouse is a portable hardware input

device that controls a cursor in a GUI (graphical
user interface) and is capable of moving and
selecting text, icons, files and directories
 Fordesktop computers the mouse ism mounted in
front of the computer in a flat surface.
USES OF COMPUTER MOUSE
 Move the mouse cursor – The primary function is to move the
mouse pointer on the screen.
 Open or execute a program – Once you’ve move the pointer
to an icon, folder, or other object clicking or double clicking
that object opens the document or execute the program
 Select – A mouse also allows you to select text or a file or
highlight and select multiple files at once.
 Dragand drop – Once something is selected, It can also be
moved using the drag and drop method.
 USES OF COMPUTER MOUSE
 Hover – Moving the mouse cursor over objects with hover information
which can help discover the function of each object on the screen.
 Scroll – When working with a long document, or viewing a long web
page, you may need to scroll up or down. To scroll use the mouse wheel,
or click and drag the scroll bar.
 Perform other functions – Many desktop mice also have buttons that can
be programmed to perform any function. For example, many mice have
two side buttons on the thumb portion of the mouse the button closest to
the palm can be programmed to go back on web pages.
TYPES OF COMPUTER MICE

 Cordless (wireless)
 Joystick
 Mechanical
 Optical
 Touchpad
 Trackball
 TrackPoint
3. HARD DISK DRIVE

 Computers rely on hard disk drives (HDD) to permanently store data.

They are storage devices used to store and retrieve digital information
that will be required for future reference.
 Hard drives are non-volatile, which means they retain data even when
they do not have power. The information stored remains secured and
intact unless the hard drive is destroyed or interfered with.
 Theinformation is stored or retrieved in a random access manner as
opposed to sequential access.
TYPES OF HARD DRIVES
 Parallel advance technology attachment (PATA)
 Serial advance technology attachment (SATA)
 Small computer system interface (SCSI)
 Solid state drive (SSD)
4. MONITOR

 A monitor is an output device that displays text and

video images. A monitor is made up of circuitry, a
screen, a power supply, buttons to adjust screen settings,
and casing that holds all of these components.
TYPES OF COMPUTER MONITORS
CRT ( Cathode ray tube) monitors
 These monitors employ CRT technology, which was used
most ordinarily within the manufacturing of television
screens. With these monitors, a stream of high energy
electrons is employed to make images on an electron tube
containing an electrode at one end and fluorescent screen at
another end.
TYPES OF COMPUTER MONITORS
LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors
 TheLCD monitor combines one among the foremost
advanced technologies today. It consists of a layer of
color or monochrome pixels arranged schematically
between a pair of transparent electrodes and two
polarizing filters. Optical effect is formed possible by
polarizing the sunshine in varied amounts and making it
met up with the liquid layer
TYPES OF COMPUTER MONITOR

LED (light emitting diode) monitors

 LED monitors are the most recent forms of monitors on the
market today. These are flat panels, or slightly curved
displays which make use of light emitting diodes for
backlighting utilized in LCDs. LED monitors are said to us
much lesser power than CRT and LCT and are considered
way more environmentally friendly.
5. SYSTEM UNIT
 A system unit is the part of a computer that houses the most devises that
perform operations and produce result for complex calculations. In
layman’s terms, it also refers to computer case, computer chassis, or
computer tower. The first function of the pc system unit is to carry all
the opposite components together and protect sensitive electronic parts
from surface elements. A typical computer case is additionally large
enough to permit for upgrades, like adding a second Winchester drive or
a higher-quality video cards. Its relatively easy to open up a computing
system unit to interchange parts and install upgrades.
5. SYSTEM UNIT
 In most system units, the front side contains the essential parts
which are frequently needed by the user, such as the power
button, an optical disc drive, an audio ports for a pair of
headphones, and several other USB ports. The connections for
the power, monitor, keyboard, mouse internet connection, and
other peripheral devices are found at the rear side of the case.
There are typically more connections than the minimum
necessary to permit for expansion.