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Mouse—An Input



                       Device
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                          Learning Outcomes


                              Types of Mouse                                     How to Hold a Mouse?

                              Functions of the Mouse Button





                  You have already learnt that the mouse is an input device.
                  Let’s learn about the types of mouse and the functions of
                  a mouse. A mouse is a pointing device. It displays an arrow
                  on the screen, known as a pointer (            ).                               Computer mouse



                   i +  TYPES OF MOUSE

                  There are different types of computer mouse, for example:

                  Ball Mouse

                  A Ball Mouse has a hard rubber ball under it. It is rarely used
                  now. The ball catches dust easily. So, the mouse can stop
                  working properly.



                                            Optical Mouse
                                            An Optical Mouse is used the most. It has an LED sensor at

                                            its bottom that helps the pointer on the screen to move. If
                                            you pick up the mouse, you will see a red-light glow under it.

                  Wireless Mouse

                  A 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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