input devices [5]

Electronic devices used to transmit data and commands to a computer.

mechanical mouse

Mouse whose case contains a movable rubber ball underneath to direct the movements of the pointer on the screen.

ball

Movable sphere that moves over a flat surface (usually a mouse pad) to make the pointer move on the screen.

lock dial

Removable part that surrounds the ball and closes the mouse case.

roller

Device that detects the ball’s movements and transmit them to the computer.

cable

Flexible cable containing the conductors by which the mouse is attached to the computer.

mouse pad

Smooth antiskid surface over which the mouse moves.