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Mouse and Keyboard

The document outlines the parts and functions of a keyboard and mouse, detailing their roles as input devices for computers. It explains the various components of the keyboard, such as the alpha-numeric keypad, numeric keypad, arrow keys, function keys, and special keys, as well as the types and usage of a computer mouse. Additionally, it provides instructions on how to properly use a mouse, including pointing, dragging, clicking, and double-clicking.

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Mouse and Keyboard

The document outlines the parts and functions of a keyboard and mouse, detailing their roles as input devices for computers. It explains the various components of the keyboard, such as the alpha-numeric keypad, numeric keypad, arrow keys, function keys, and special keys, as well as the types and usage of a computer mouse. Additionally, it provides instructions on how to properly use a mouse, including pointing, dragging, clicking, and double-clicking.

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PARTS AND FUNCTIONS

OF A KEYBOARD AND
MOUSE
LYSSA G. SABIAGA, LPT
• Specific Learning Objectives
• The learners shall be able to:
• Define what is Keyboard
• Explain the function of each part of the keyboard
• Apply the proper position of fingers in using the keyboard
• Define what is Computer Mouse
• Explain the function of each part of the computer mouse
• Show how to use the computer mouse properly
• The Keyboard
• A keyboard is a device with buttons or keys. It emerged from the combination
of a typewriter and computer terminal technology.
• You can “talk” to a computer using a keyboard. By pressing the buttons of a keyboard, you
can input data or commands to the computer. With the use of this device, you can type
characters on word processing software.

• Like other devices, the keyboard has different parts that serve different functions. Let us
study these parts and functions of the keyboard.
PARTS OF THE KEYBOARD
• A computer keyboard is an input device most commonly used to feed data
and commands into the computer. It consists of keys or buttons that can be
manually pressed by a user.

• A typical keyboard is based on the design of the typewriter keyboard


with keys for the letters, numbers, and punctuations.
ALPHA-NUMERIC KEYPAD
• The term 'alpha-numeric' refers to letters and numbers. The number keys are
located at the top of the alpha-numeric keypad, while the letter keys are
located in the middle of the keyboard. The layout of the alpha numeric
keypad is the same as the typewriter.
NUMERIC KEYPAD

• This part of the keyboard is known as the


numeric keyboard or 'numpad'. It has 17
keys usually found on the far-right side of
the keyboard. It is used like a calculator
to enter any numerical calculation on the
computer. A numeric keypad may also
come as a separate device that can be
connected to the computer.
• The Num Lock key is located at the upper
part of the numeric keypad is used to
activate or deactivate the keypad.
ARROW KEYS

• The arrow keys are buttons on a computer keyboard that place the cursor to
a specified direction. Cursor keys are used to move the blinking line or the
cursor that you can see in the monitor upwards, downwards, left, and right
directions.
FUNCTION KEYS
• The function keys or F-keys are located on the top of the keyboard and
labelled F1 through F12. These keys serve as shortcuts and perform special
functions such as saving files, printing, or refreshing a page. The functions of
these keys differ by the operating system or software program that you use.
They may be combined with the Alt, Ctrl, and Shift keys.
SPECIAL KEYS

• Special keys are used to perform special task like; spacebar used to add
space in each word, CapsLock used to capitalize the letter, backspace key
used to delete one character to the left, etc.
• Example of Special Keys
• Enter
• Tab
• Shift
• Spacebar
• Delete
• Backspace
• Control
• Alt
COMPUTER MOUSE
• The Computer Mouse
• Like a keyboard, the mouse is also an input device of the computer. It is the
pointing device used to move the cursor around the screen.
• The mouse is a hand-operated device that is connected to the computer by a
cable. A mouse needs a mouse pad in able to function accurately.
PARTS OF THE MOUSE
• Types of Computer Mouse
• Over the years, we have witnessed the revolution in computer technologies
Nowadays, there's already o variety of mouse available in the market which
you can choose depending on your personal choice.
• Optical mouse
• This is an advanced type of mouse that uses a Light Emitting Diode (LED),
optoelectronic sensor, and a digital signal processor to detect motion.
CORDLESS MOUSE
• This mouse is connected to the computer without the use of wires. It uses a
wireless technology like Bluetooth or infrared radio waves. The cordless
mouse uses USB receiver that is plugged into the computer to receive signals
from the cordless mouse. It also needs batteries to work.
• How to Use the Computer Mouse Properly
• Using the mouse is one of the few basic skills we need to master for us
to operate a computer properly. To practice this skill, here are some basic steps
on how to operate the mouse. This will help you navigate the computer easily
and efficiently.
FOUR BASIC WAYS FOR USING COMPUTER
MOUSE
• /Pointing
• When we point, we simply place the arrow or mouse pointer on the icon or item on the screen.
• Dragging
• This is used for moving a character to other position by selecting a character and holding the
left mouse button while moving the pointer on the screen.
• Clicking
• Clicking is used to select and deselect a character on the screen. To do clicking, choose an
icon and press the left button once without moving the mouse. Do it again once to deselect an
item.
• Double Clicking
• This action take place when you want to open a program. To do this, choose a program you
want to open and then press the left mouse button twice and rapidly using your index finger.

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