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Additional Devices Connected to a Computer

There are some more devices which we fi nd connected to a computer.
Let’s learn about these devices.

Printer

• A printer helps to print the work done on a computer on a paper.

• The printed paper is called a printout or a hard copy.

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Work stored in devices like smartphones and

cameras can also be printed using some printers.

Scanner

A scanner reads text, images and hand-drawn
pictures printed on paper and stores them in a

computer.

Speakers

• Speakers help us to listen to music and
diff erent sounds on a computer.

• We mostly find two speakers connected to a

computer.

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We use headphones to listen to sounds and music
on a computer so that others do not get disturbed.

Microphone

• A microphone helps us to record our voice in a computer.

• It is used to record diff erent sounds.

• It also helps us to talk to people.

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