Keyboard
Entering text into a word processing document. Applications where text
has to be created rather than copied
Numeric keypad
Applications where only numeric data is to be entered. Inserting personal
identification number (PIN) for Chip and PIN credit/debit cards, or when
using an ATM machine to withdraw money or check a bank balance
Pointing devices Z-all
All applications which require selection from a graphical user interface. For
example: the selection of data from a set list or menu
Mouse In most PCs
Touchpad
On laptop computers
Trackerball
For use by people with limited motor skills e.g. young children or people
with disabilities
Remote control
Using remote control devices to operate TVs, video players/recorders,
DVD players/recorders, satellite receivers, HiFi music systems, data or
multimedia projectors
Joystick
Used by a pilot to fly an aeroplane or flight simulator. Used in car driving
simulators and for playing games
Touch screen
Selecting from a limited list of options e.g. certain POS uses such as cafes,
tourist information kiosks, public transport enquiries. May be used for
handwriting recognition in a PDA or Tablet PC
Magnetic stripe readers
At POS terminals, ATMs and in security applications
Chip readers and PIN pads
Payment cards, ID cards, door control systems, public transport tickets
Scanners
Entering hard copy images into a computer
Digital cameras
Taking photographs for input to computers, for input to photo printers
Microphones
Recording of voices for presentation software
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