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MICROCOMPUTER HARDWARE (Computer Equipment). CPU : (Central Processing Unit) – process the flow of data between the computer’s other components; the brains of the computer Monitor : video display output device; displays programs and data. (soft copy) Keyboard : input device; inputs data
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MICROCOMPUTER HARDWARE(Computer Equipment) CPU: (Central Processing Unit) – process the flow of data between the computer’s other components; the brains of the computer Monitor: video display output device; displays programs and data. (soft copy) Keyboard: input device; inputs data Alphabetic keys – universal layout Function keys – (F1-F12) different use for each program Numeric keypad – calculator layout Cursor movement keys – arrows, page up home, end, etc. Special keys – alt, control, shift, etc.