1.3b - Mobile Device Accessories

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms related to input devices and accessories used with tablets, phones, and computers.

Touch Pen

A stylus used to provide input on touchscreen devices without physically touching the screen.

Active Stylus

A digital stylus that offers precise usability by communicating independently with the device.

Capacitive Stylus

A stylus that works on any capacitive touchscreen but lacks advanced features of an active stylus.

Drawing Pad

An external digitizer that connects to a computer, allowing use of an active stylus for precise input.

Trackpad

A touch-sensitive surface used to control the cursor on a laptop or desktop without an external mouse.

Headsets

Devices used for audio input and output, which can connect through various audio jacks or Bluetooth.

3.5mm TRRS Connection

An analog audio jack design allowing both input and output through a single connector.

Bluetooth Headset

Wireless headsets that connect to devices over Bluetooth for audio communication.

External Speakers

Battery-powered speakers that provide better sound quality than built-in device speakers.

Camera/Webcam

Devices used for multimedia communication, important for video calls and virtual meetings.

Docking Station

A stationary device that allows easy connection and disconnection of a laptop with multiple peripherals.

Port Replicator

A simpler device for connecting a laptop to multiple ports via USB, but does not support adapter cards.