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Computers
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Computers
Chapter 5
Storage and Input/Output Devices
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ComputersChapter 5 – Storage and Input/Output
Devices
Objectives Understand the various types of magnetic disk storage devices Understand the various types of optical laser disc storage devices Understand common input devices Understand common output devices
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Mass Storage Magnetic
DiskTape
Optical laser
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AccessRandom or direct access
Computer can go directly to the desired information (magnetic disk/optical laser disc)
Sequential access – data in front of the desired data must be read first (magnetic tape)
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Type of Magnetic Disks Interchangeable – can be moved from computer to computer Fixed – stays with one computer
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Type of Magnetic DisksOffline – not available to the computer system Online – available to the computer system
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Interchangeable Disks Floppy disk – 1.44 MB SuperDisk – 120 MB Zip disk – 100,250,700 MB
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Interchangeable Disks Disk Density – number of bits that can be stored per unit of area on the disk- face surface
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Care of Interchangeable Disks Avoid extreme temperatures Avoid direct sunlight and magnetic fields Only remove disks when drive light is off Never force a disk into a drive Do not touch the surface of the disk
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The Hard Disk Read/write head – accesses or places data on the disk Access arms – where the read/write heads are mounted
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The Hard Disk Portable hard disk – connects to a computer through a USB or FireWire port
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Disk Organization Tracks
Concentric circles on the disk where data is storedTrack density – tracks per inch (TPI)Recording density – megabits per inch
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Disk Organization Sectors
Sector organization Sector – pie-shaped areaClusters – adjacent sectors
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Disk Organization Disk address – number of the first cluster in a file Cylinder – same-numbered tracks on each recording surface Zone recording – tracks grouped into zones
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File Allocation Table Virtual File Allocation Table (VFAT) – keeps track of where each cluster can be found on the disk
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Maintaining the Disk ScanDisk – searches the disk for lost clusters Defragmentation – reorganizes the disk
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Preparing the Disk for Use Formatting – sets up disk for use on a particular operating system
Creates sectors and tracksCreates an area for the VFAT
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Disk Speed Access time – the interval between when a computer makes a request for data to be transferred and when the operation is completed
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Disk SpeedData transfer rate – how fast data is transferred from RAM to storage or from storage to RAM Disk caching – using RAM to store some software that will likely be needed
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Virtual MemoryOperating system breaks programs into pages. Only pages being used are placed in RAM.
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CD-ROMCD (compact disc) – originally used for recording musicCD-ROM (compact disc – read-only memory) – user may read, but can’t change informationCD-ROM holds up to 650 MB
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DVD-ROMDVD (digital video disc)Stores 7 to 14 times as much as a CDDVD drives are backward compatible – they will read CDs and CD-ROMs
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Rewritable Optical Laser Disc Options
CD-R (compact disc-recordable) – user may record data, but can’t change itCD-RW (compact disc-rewritable) – user may record data and change it as needed
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Optical Discs in Your PCDVD-ROM/CD-RW combination driveDVD+RW/CD-RW combination drive – allows for recording of original videos to DVD
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Other Storage OptionsFlash memory – low-cost, solid-state memoryMini USB drive
Plugs into a computer’s USB port About the size of your thumb
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Input and Output DevicesInput device – converts our commands and data into a form a computer can understand Output device – converts computer data into a form humans can understand
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The KeyboardTraditional alphanumeric keyboard
QWERTY
Special-function keyboardFast-food cash registers
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The MouseUsed in a GUI (Graphical User Interface)Point and select (click)Mouse pointer – cursor
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Other Pointing DevicesTrackpad
Used mostly on notebook computersMove your finger over the touch-sensitive pad
Trackpoint – similar to a miniature joystickTrackball – similar to an upside-down mouse
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Other Pointing Devices Joystick – vertical stick used to move the pointer Digitizer tablet and pen – allow for the digitizing of images
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Scanners Scanners convert printed matter into a format that can be stored in a computer
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Scanners for Source Data Automation Handheld label scanner or wand scanner Stationary label scanner Document scanner
Turnaround document
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Bar Code UPC – Universal Product Code
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OCR Technology OCR (optical character recognition) – scans characters into a computerMICR (magnetic-ink character recognition) – used in banking industryOMR (optical mark recognition) – used to grade tests or questionnaires
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Image Scanners Image scanner – capable of translating text or images into a form a computer can readImage processing – manipulating scanned images
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Page and Hand Image Scanners Page image scanner – works like a copy machine Hand image scanner – manually rolled over the image to be scanned
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Magnetic StripesMagnetic stripes like the ones on credit cardsBadge reader – device to read an employee’s badge to determine clearance
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Smart CardCan store information or money
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Speech RecognitionSpeaker-dependent – can interpret spoken words from only one personSpeaker-independent – will accept words from anyone, but has a limited vocabulary
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DigicamsDigital camera – records images digitallyDigital video camera – captures motion videoWebcams – digital video cameras connected to the Internet
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DigicamsDigital camcorder – captures video digitally Video capture card – expansion card that allows for the capture of video to disk
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Handheld and Wearable Data Entry Devices
Limited keyboardSmall touch-sensitive displayStorage capability – probably solid- stateScanning device capable of OCR
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MonitorsCRT monitor – takes up a great deal of spaceFlat-panel monitor – found on notebook PCs and some desktops; much smaller than CRT monitors
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Flat-Panel MonitorsLCD (liquid crystal display) Active matrix – more brilliant display, also called TFT (thin film transistor)
Passive matrix
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MonitorsGraphics adapter – monitor’s device controllerVideo Ram or VRAM – memory on the graphics adapter where images are prepared for display on the monitor
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MonitorsDual monitor – high-end graphics adapters, allow for multiple monitors to be connected to one PC
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Monitor SizeMeasured diagonally
5 to 60 inches
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Monitor ResolutionResolution depends on:
Number of pixels that can be displayedNumber of bits used to represent a pixelDot pitch of the monitor
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Monitor ResolutionPixel (picture element) – a dot on the screenGray scales – number of shades of a color that can be displayed
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Monitor ResolutionRGB monitor – creates colors by combining red, green, and blueColor depth – number of bits used to represent a pixelDot pitch – distance between the centers of adjacent pixels
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MonitorsTouch screen monitor – user indicates choice by touching the screenLCD projector – allows the user to project what is on the computer monitor onto a large screen for an audience
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PrintersLaser printer – prints a page at a time Ink-jet printer – ink is sprayed onto paper to form characters and imagesLarge-format ink-jet printer – used to create large documents such as blueprints
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PrintersAll-in-one multifunction device – has all of the capabilities of a printer, fax machine, scanner, and copier
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SoundSound cardSpeaker system
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Voice OutputVoice Response System
Reproduction of a human voiceSpeech synthesis
Speech synthesis system – converts data into electronic speechText-to-speech software – produces speech by combining phenomes
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Computers Chapter 5 – Storage and Input/Output
DevicesLesson Summary
• Understand the various types of magnetic disk storage
• Understand the various types of optical laser disc storage
• Understand common input devices• Understand common output
devices
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