Computer Basics/Hardware/Input devices

Input devices

Input devices are used as a means to insert data into a computer.

Input devices	Function
Keyboard Sometimes difficult to use!!! Looks like a typewriter with extra keys!! There are different types of keyboards eg natural or ergonomic, cordless, rollup.	Keyboard Used to input data into the computer. Display shows character entered. Has additional keys alongside the alphanumeric keys: special purpose keys eg Ctrl, Alt, Esc; numeric keypad, function keys and cursor control keys.
Mouse A hand-held device that moves on a ball, has buttons on top that you click. Moved on a mouse pad (smooth surface).	Mouse Point and click mouse pointer to move the cursor. Double click to take an action (eg open a file, select something). Click, hold and drag, to move data.