Discovering Computers - Chapter 6: Output Describe the four categories of output; Summarize the characteristics of LCD monitors LCD screens, plasma monitors, and HDTVs; Describe the characteristics of a CRT monitor and factors that affect its quality. | Chapter 6 Output Chapter 6 Objectives Describe the four categories of output Differentiate between a nonimpact printer and an impact printer Summarize the characteristics of LCD monitors, LCD screens, plasma monitors, and HDTVs Summarize the characteristics of ink-jet printers, photo printers, laser printers, thermal printers, mobile printers, label and postage printers, and plotters and large-format printers Describe the characteristics of a CRT monitor and factors that affect its quality Describe the uses of speakers and headsets Explain the relationship between graphics chips and monitors Identify the output characteristics of fax machines and fax modems, multifunction peripherals, data projectors, joysticks, and wheels Describe various ways to print Identify output options for physically challenged users Next What is Output? What is output? Data that has been processed into a useful form, p. 300 Fig. 6-1 Output device is any hardware component that can convey information to user Next Display Devices What is a display device? Output device that visually conveys information p. 302 Information on display device sometimes called soft copy Monitor houses display device as separate peripheral Next Display Devices What is an LCD monitor? Uses liquid crystal display Have a small footprint Mobile devices that contain LCD displays include Notebook computer, Tablet PC, PDA, and Smart Phone p. 302 Fig. .
