Peripherals

By: Veronica Dougherty and Jen Huovinen
media type="custom" key="6114469" Peripherals __ Definition __ : Anything beyond what comes with a standard computer and/or any auxiliary equipment you may buy and connect to a computer n All peripherals are hardware n Many devices that were once considered peripherals, are now considered a standard part of a basic computer system (mouse, modem) n Enables you to expand the capabilities of your computer, without buying a new computer

Input Peripherals Bring information into the computer n Keyboard* n Mouse* n Joystick/game controller n Tablet n Scanner n Microphone

Output Peripherals: “Listen to the Computer” Translate information stored in the computer for people to understand n Monitor n Printer n Projector n Television n Speakers n Document Camera

Input/ Output Peripherals: Perform both input and output functions n External hard drive n Media card readers n CD/DVD burner n Modem/ Game controllers that shake

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