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Computer Mouse
Chapter Profile
Types of Mouse
How to Hold a Mouse?
Functions of the Mouse Buttons
You have already learnt that the mouse is an input device
that is used to point at and select items on a monitor.
It is also known as pointing device. While moving the
cursor, an arrow is displayed on the screen called as the
mouse pointer or pointer.
Computer mouse
Mouse is always kept on a mouse pad.
TYPES OF MOUSE
Computer mouse are of different types.
Optical Mouse
The optical mouse is used the most. It has an LED sensor at
its bottom that helps the pointer on the screen move. If you
pick up the mouse, you will see a red-light glowing under it.
An optical mouse can be wired or wireless.
Wire Mouse
A wired mouse has a long wire which can be connected to USB
port. It has a left and right button, and a scroll wheel.
Wireless Mouse
The wireless mouse has no wire. It runs on batteries and is
attached to the computer through Bluetooth. It is also an
optical mouse.
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