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Burlington-Edison Technology Competencies Imaging Devices Skills Tutor Imaging Devices • Use imaging devices such as projectors, scanners, digital cameras, and/or video cameras with computer systems and software. • Add graphics to documents, presentations, etc. • Practice good care and maintenance when connecting peripherals • Use basic troubleshooting skills • Use the HELP menu to gain information • Apply the use of graphics and peripherals to a classroom or job related project 1Burlington-Edison Technology Competencies Imaging Devices Skills Tutor • Use imaging devices such as projectors, scanners, digital cameras, and/or video cameras with computer systems and software. Basic Peripheral Use Peripheral: Peripherals includes any physical device that is connected to your computer and is controlled by your computer. This includes equipment that was connected to your computer when it was manufactured, as well as other equipment that you added later. Examples of Peripherals: Modems, disk drives, CD-ROM drives, printers, keyboards, scanners, digital cameras, scan converters, etc. Device Drivers and Peripherals: In order for a peripheral to work, it needs a “driver” installed on your computer. The driver acts much like a piece of software. In order to get the “driver installed” contact your computer specialist. Connecting Peripherals: It is advisable to turn off the computer before connecting the ...