Monday, 17 October 2011

Output Devices

What is an Output Device?

An output device is any piece of computer hardware equipment used to communicate the results of data processing carried out by an information processing system (such as a computer)
                               

Printer:
A printer prints what ever is on the monitor onto paper. Printers can print words, numbers or pictures.



Compact disk:

Some compact disks can be used to put information on. This is called burning information to a CD.
Note: A CD can also be an input device.


Speaker:

A speaker gives you sound output from your computer. Some speakers are built into the computer and some are separate.



Monitor:

A monitor is the screen on which words, numbers and graphics can be seen. The monitor is the most common output device.


Disk drives:

A disk drive is used to record information from the computer onto a floppy disk or a hard drive.




Floppy disk:

A floppy disk is used to record information on. The information is stored on the floppy disk and can be used later or on another computer.




Headphones:

Headphones give sound output from the computer. They are similar to speakers except they are worn on the ears so only one person can hear the output at a time.



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