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2.02 Set up and configure accessories and ports of mobile devices

  • Touchpad

  • A built-in input device for laptops used for pointer control, often featuring multitouch and gesture support.

  • Trackpad

  • An external, larger version of a touchpad, often used as a separate accessory for desktops or laptops to enhance user input options.

  • Drawing Pad (Graphics Tablet)

  • A large-format touch device used for digital art, requiring careful configuration for gestures, calibration, and sensitivity. Also known as a graphics tablet.

  • Touch Pen (Stylus)

  • A device used for precise control on touchscreens, available in various sizes with features like pressure sensitivity, palm rejection, and customizable input options.

  • Microphone

  • An integrated or external device for audio input on mobile devices, commonly used for voice calls, recordings, and web conferencing.

  • External Audio Accessories

  • Devices like headsets and earbuds, both wired and wireless, that provide enhanced audio input and output options for mobile devices.

  • Port Replicator

  • A device that connects to a laptop to provide additional ports for peripherals like keyboards, monitors, and network connections without adding extra functionality.

  • Docking Station

  • An advanced version of a port replicator that may also support add-in cards or drives, allowing a mobile device or laptop to function more like a desktop with additional features.

  • Bluetooth Wireless Connections

  • A short-range wireless technology used to connect accessories to devices, and /or for data sharing and communication.

  • Enabling Bluetooth

  • The process of turning on Bluetooth through the device's settings menu.

  • Pairing Devices (Bluetooth)

  • Connecting two Bluetooth devices by setting them in discoverable or pairing mode and confirming the connection with a passkey or PIN.

  • Personal Area Network (PAN)

  • A small network established, often by Bluetooth to connect devices like PCs, printers, and headsets within a short range.

  • Adapters for Audio Jacks

  • Accessories that convert USB or Lightning connectors to 3.5 mm jacks or other types for compatibility with different audio devices.