Hardware Report: Mouse Functions, Specifications, and Recommendations

This report provides a comprehensive overview of computer hardware, specifically focusing on the mouse as an essential input device. It begins with an introduction to hardware and its various functions, followed by a detailed examination of the mouse, including its different components and how it functions. The report then delves into the practical usage of a mouse, covering actions such as moving the cursor, opening programs, selecting items, dragging and dropping, hovering, and scrolling. Furthermore, it reviews the specifications of a sample mouse model (M-U0029), including connection types, USB details, DPI settings, report rates, sensor types, button configurations, and onboard memory. The report concludes with recommendations for usage, comparing wired and wireless mice and considering factors such as cost, battery life, and aesthetics. The report emphasizes the importance of the mouse as a vital tool for various computer tasks and provides a comparative analysis to aid users in making informed decisions about mouse selection.

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Table of Content
Introduction
Functions of Hardware
Usage of Mouse
Specification review
Recommendation for usage
Conclusion
References

Introduction
Hardware refers to collective term which describes physical
components of computer. It distinguishes between tangible
aspects of devices from software that comprises of written
instructions that assist hardware or physical components
what to do. In this report hardware device which is taken into
consideration is mouse. This report comprises of functions of
hardware and their specification. Along with this,
recommendations are given with respect to their usage.

Functions of Hardware
Hardware refers to collection of all parts an individual can
touch physically. It refers to physical parts of computer as
well as related devices. Basically, they denote physical
elements that form electronic or computer system ends
everything which is involved within making system
physically tangible. Furthermore, they are categorized in
internal and external components.
Mouse is an input device which is used within a
computer. By moving a mouse on a flat surface, cursor can be
moved on the screen. Items can be selected or moved by
pressing the buttons of mouse. Basically, it comprises of two
buttons, i.e. right and left button, along with scroll wheel in
between them.

Usage of Mouse
A mouse can be connected with and used in similar manner with
laptop. As they have built-in input device called trackpad which
acts similar to mouse. Usage of mouse has been elaborated below:
 Move the mouse cursor: It is the primary purpose of mouse which
enables user to scroll across the screen as per their requirements.
 Open or execute program: Once user have moved pointer of
mouse to folder, icon or any other object by either making a click
or double click that object will open a document or might execute,
implement that program.

Cont…
 Select: Mouse allows an individual to select file, text or
highlight multiple files at the same moment of time.
 Drag and drop: Once something is selected by the
usage of mouse then it can also be moved by making use
of drag and drop method.
 Hover: By moving cursor over objects through hover,
information will aid to identify function of each and
every object within screen.

Cont…
 Scroll: When an individual is viewing a long web page or
working in long document then they have to scroll either up
or down. For scrolling, mouse wheel can be used or click
and drag the scroll bar.
 Perform other functions: Desktop mouse have buttons
which can be programmed for carrying out functions. Like
many mice possess two side buttons near to thumb portion of
mouse, the button which is closest to palm can be
programmed for going back on the web pages.

Specification review
Mouse can be wired or wireless, it completely
depends on requirements of user. The specifications of mouse
whose model number is M-U0029 are shown below:
Connection Type USB (corded)
USB VID_PID VID_046D&PID_C246
USB Protocol USB 1.x
USB Speed Full-speed
DPI (Min/Max) Software adjustable, Hardware
adjustable, Min: 200 / Max 2500

Cont…
Connection Type USB (corded)
USB Report Rate 1000/second
Sensor Optical, Visible light: Yes, Color:
Red
Indicator Lights (LED) RGB accent lights (software
adjustable)
Buttons Standard: Left, Scroll wheel
button, Right
Special: Forward, Back, DPI +/-,
DPI Shift, Profile toggle

Cont…
Connection
Type
USB (corded)
Onboard
Memory
3 hardware memory
profiles
Other Features Software adjustable,
Single-color mouse
sides and logo lighting
Cable Length Ranges from 6.5 feet
or 2 meters

Recommendation for usage
It has been observed that wired mouse is cheaper as
compared to wireless mouse. Along with this, they do not
need any kind of batteries. On the other hand, later provides
versatility like by usage of logitech’s unifying technology
mouse can open USB ports through pairing of different
devices by usage of same USB receiver. They are more
appropriate as compared to wire as in this there is no need to
unplug. Along with this, aesthetics is the other reason that
people opt for wireless. Having a wireless keyboard along
with mouse combo will make minimalist desk.

Cont…
From analyzing above mentioned point, it is
recommended that, wireless mice is better as compared to
wired and with respect to cost, there comes the mouse at
cheap cost and in terms of batteries, the option of
rechargeable battery is available. Laser mouse consumes less
power as compared to optical. At present scenario, new
laptops or systems comes with fewer ports and if one is used
with mouse then it might cause inconvenience to the user.

Conclusion
From above its can be concluded that, mouse is essential part of a
system as it renders various features which can make easy user to
carry out their work. It provides functions such as option of scrolling,
selecting and other options like cut, copy, delete, paste and various
others. There are different kinds of mouse which can be used by a
user depending upon their comfortable like wired and wireless mice.
Both have their own specifications and both differ from one other on
the basis of certain perspectives like cost, clicking options, software,
etc.

References
Cockburn, A., Ahlström, D. and Gutwin, C., 2012. Understanding
performance in touch selections: Tap, drag and radial pointing
drag with finger, stylus and mouse. International Journal of
Human-Computer Studies, 70(3), pp.218-233.
Johnson, G., 2013. Tactile input features of hardware: Cognitive
processing in relation to digital device. IJRRAS: International
Journal of Research and Reviews in Applied Science, 14(2),
pp.464-469.
Sherr, S. ed., 2012. Input devices (Vol. 1). Elsevier.

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