| Subject | English | Norwegian Bokmål |
| comp., MS | absolute pointing device | absolutt pekeenhet (A mechanical or physical pointing device whose location is associated with the position of the on-screen cursor. For example, if the user of a graphics tablet places the pen on the upper right corner of the tablet, the cursor moves to the upper right corner of the screen or on-screen window associated with the pen) |
| comp., MS | add-on device | tilleggsenhet (A device that is traditionally added to the base computer system to increase functionality, such as audio, networking, graphics, or SCSI controller) |
| pwr.lines. | anti-climbing device | klatrehinder |
| PSP | anti-pumping device | "antipumpe" |
| PSP | anti-pumping device | sperre mot gjeninnkobling |
| PSP | arc control device | slukkekammer |
| comp., MS | audio input device | lydinnenhet (An audio input device records music and voice input into your computer. Examples of audio input devices are CD-ROM players and microphones) |
| comp., MS | BlackBerry device | BlackBerry-enhet (One in a line of smartphones developed by the Canadian company Research In Motion (RIM) that supports e-mail, mobile telephone, text messaging, Internet faxing, and other wireless information services) |
| comp., MS | Bluetooth device | Bluetooth-enhet (A device such as a cellular phone, printer, keyboard, mouse, or computer that has a Bluetooth radio transmitter installed in it) |
| el., sec.sys. | breathing device | pusteinnretning |
| magn. | broadband device | bredbåndsutstyr |
| scub. | buoyancy control device - bcd | Dykkevest |
| comp., MS | capture device | opptaksenhet (Hardware that transfers audio and video from an external source, such as a VCR or camcorder, to a computer) |
| el., sec.sys. | clamping device of a cable gland | strekkavlastning |
| math. | Cramer-Wold device | Cramér-Wold enhet |
| stat. | Cramér-Wold device | Cramér-Wold enhet |
| comp., MS | default device | Standardenhet (The device that Lync and Communicator uses by default when the user places a call (either PBX telephone phone or computer through a VOIP connection)) |
| comp., MS | device adapter | enhetskort (An ASP.NET page framework class that adapts the behavior of mobile pages and controls based on the target device) |
| comp., MS | device bar | enhetskrav (The minimum requirements a LUN device has to meet in order to be included in MPIO transfers) |
| comp., MS | device capability | enhetsfunksjon (A device functionality available through the HasCapability method or the element) |
| comp., MS | device capability (A device functionality available through the HasCapability method or the | enhetsfunksjon |
| comp., MS | device channel | enhetskanal (In a site collection, a group of settings that is configured to include certain mobile devices based on defined criteria, and that can be mapped to a SharePoint master page to optimize a publishing site for those devices) |
| comp., MS | device claim | sikkerhetserklæring (A statement that a device makes to indicate that it can be trusted to access secure resources, such a folder on a file share) |
| comp., MS | device conflict | enhetskonflikt (A conflict that occurs when the same system resources have been allocated to two or more devices. System resources include interrupt request (IRQ) lines, direct memory access (DMA) channels, input/output (I/O) ports, and memory addresses) |
| comp., MS | device context | enhetskontekst (A data structure that defines the graphic objects, their associated attributes, and the graphic modes that affect output on a device) |
| comp., MS | device definition | enhetsdefinisjon (The characteristics of a device available through the MobileCapabilities class and the DeviceSpecific control) |
| comp., MS | device driver | enhetsdriver (Software that enables hardware or peripherals (such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard) to work with your computer or mobile device) |
| comp., MS | device experience | enhetsopplevelse (The combination of device, device driver, device metadata, and Windows Store device app) |
| comp., MS | device filter | enhetsfilter (A section of the Web.config file where you specify values for specific mobile devices. These values are used to create device-specific content) |
| comp., MS | device ID | enhets-ID (A unique ASCII string for the device created by enumerators to identify a hardware device and used to cross-reference data about the device stored in the registry. Distinguishes each logical device and bus from all others on the system) |
| comp., MS | device lock | enhetslås (A feature that provides enhanced protection for data by locking the device and requiring user authentication through a password) |
| comp., MS | device management | enhetsbehandling (The exchange of requests and responses that control and configure the operational state of a device. Device management requires the use of a Communication Class interface) |
| comp., MS | device management point | enhetsadministrasjonspunkt (A Configuration Manager site system that communicates with mobile device clients and that must be hosted on a Configuration Manager management point) |
| comp., MS | device metadata package | metadatapakke for enhet (A .cab file that can only have one locale support and that provides all the hardware display components in order for your device information to be shown in the Control Panel) |
| comp., MS | device partnership | enhetsforhold (A registry key on a Windows CE-based device that a desktop computer uses to identify the device when it is connected. The key defines values for synchronization, file conversions, and backup and restore information, which enable multiple Windows CE-based devices to connect to the same desktop computer. A device partnership is created the first time you connect a Windows CE-based device to a desktop computer) |
| comp., MS | device password | passord for enhet (A passcode that a user enters on a mobile device that supports the Exchange ActiveSync protocol. The device password unlocks the device and allows access to the data stored on the device) |
| comp., MS | device PC | enhets-PC (A computer that is part of a OneCare circle but is not a hub PC or a monitor PC. A device PC has no privileges to monitor or make changes to any other computer in the OneCare circle) |
| comp., MS | device registration | enhetsregistrering (The process of verifying a user's credentials and the server certificate, as well as to register information about the device on the server) |
| comp., MS | device stack | enhetsstakk (A chain of device objects that represent the drivers for a device. Each device stack contains a device object for each driver that is part of handling input/output (I/O) to a particular device. The parent bus driver has a physical device object (PDO), the function driver has a functional device object (FDO), and each filter driver has a filter device object (DO)) |
| comp., MS | Devices charm | Enheter-perle (A user interface element that provides access to external devices like media players or printers) |
| el., sec.sys. | draining device | drenering |
| environ. | electrical storage device No definition needed | elektrisk lagringsinnretning |
| transf. | emergency tripping device | nødstopp |
| comp., MS | Enhanced Storage device | Forbedret lagring-enhet (A storage device that provides storage function and authentication. Such devices are usually small form-factor devices such as USB thumb drives) |
| PSP | fixed trip mechanical switching device | mekanisk koblingsapparat med sperret utløsning |
| comp., MS | ghost device | ghost-enhet (A device that is detected by a computer even though it is no longer installed or connected. You can remove ghost devices in Device Manager) |
| comp., MS | handwriting input device | inndataenhet for håndskrift (A tool, such as a digital pen and tablet, used to enter text by writing instead of typing. Along with writing tablets, you can use 3-D drawing or Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) tablets, or a tablet-PC. You can also write by moving your mouse on the mouse pad) |
| comp., MS | Hardware and Devices troubleshooter | feilsøking for maskinvare og enheter (A troubleshooter that helps find and fix problems about hardware and devices) |
| el., sec.sys. | hermetically sealed device | hermetisk forseglet enhet |
| PSP | indicating device | indikeringsinnretning |
| comp., MS | input device | innenhet (A peripheral device whose purpose is to allow the user to provide input to a computer system. Examples of input devices are keyboards, mice, joysticks, and styluses) |
| comp., MS | integrated device electronics | Integrated Device Electronics (A type of disk-drive interface in which the controller electronics reside on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card. IDE offers advantages such as look-ahead caching to increase overall performance) |
| PSP | interlocking device | forriglingsutstyr forrigllingsinnretning |
| comp., MS | legacy device | eldre enhet (A device that does not use (PCI), (USB), 1394, or later physical interconnect, but is fully (PnP) compliant. A legacy device cannot be configured or managed by using either mechanisms or PnP methods to specify resource configurations) |
| comp., MS | logical device | logisk enhet (A volume that you create within an extended partition on a basic master boot record (MBR) disk. Logical drives are similar to primary partitions, except that you are limited to four primary partitions per disk, whereas you can create an unlimited number of logical drives per disk. A logical drive can be formatted and assigned a drive letter) |
| comp., MS | mass storage device | masselagringsenhet (A generic term for disk, optical disk, or other device that provides persistent storage for computer data) |
| PSP | mechanical switching device | mekanisk koblingsapparat |
| comp., MS | mobile device | mobil enhet (A piece of handheld equipment such as a portable music or video player, PDA (personal digital assistant), mobile phone, or Windows Mobile device that works on its own but can also connect to a computer. Many of these devices can sync information with Windows) |
| comp., MS | multifunction device | flerfunksjonsenhet (A piece of hardware that supports multiple discrete capabilities, such as audio, mixer, and music, on a single card. This device is sometimes treated as a bus that can be enumerated to locate the devices on that bus) |
| magn. | narrowband device | utstyr for smalbåndsemisjon |
| comp., MS | output device | utdataenhet (Any peripheral which purpose is to convey information from a computer to a user in the form of text, images, sounds or other) |
| transf. | overcurrent blocking device | overstrømssperre |
| el.mach. | overcurrent protective device | overstrømsvern |
| el.gen. | overspeed device | rusingsvakt |
| transf. | parallel control devices | kontrollutrustning for parallelldrift |
| comp., MS | partnered device | forbundet enhet (A device that has been set to establish device-to-device connection with another one, such as by radio, Bluetooth or infrared) |
| comp., MS | PCMCIA device | PCMCIA-enhet (A removable device, approximately the size of a credit card, that can be plugged into a PCMCIA slot in a portable computer. PCMCIA devices can include modems, network adapters, and hard disk drives) |
| comp., MS | PnP device | PnP-enhet (A type of device, such as a game controller or printer, that automatically works when you connect it to your computer. The computer configures the settings and installs the necessary drivers by itself) |
| comp., MS | pointing device | pekeenhet (" An input device used to control an on-screen cursor for such actions as "pressing" on-screen buttons in dialog boxes, choosing menu items, and selecting ranges of cells in spreadsheets or groups of words in a document.") |
| PSP | pole of a switching device | bryterpol |
| comp., MS | portable device | bærbar enhet (A device that is light enough, rugged enough, and free enough of encumbering external connections to be carried by a user) |
| PSP | position indicating device | stillingsindikator |
| comp., MS | primary device | primær enhet (A software deployment condition that defines one or more devices that a specific user uses. A primary device is typically determined either by frequency of use or by business requirements) |
| comp., MS | programmable logic device | programmerbar logisk enhet (A logic chip that is programmed by the customer, not the manufacturer. Like a gate array, a PLD is a collection of logic gates. Unlike a gate array, a PLD does not need to be programmed as part of the manufacturing process) |
| el.mach. | protective impedance device | beskyttelsesimpedans |
| comp., MS | puff and sip device | blåse- og sugeenhet (An assistive computer technology for people with mobility impairments. A puff and sip device is a head-mounted alternative to using the mouse. The device allows a user to move the mouse pointer without using his or her hands by puffing air into a tube) |
| comp., MS | remote device wipe | tømming av ekstern enhet (A technology that enables the Exchange server to set a mobile device to erase all data the next time the device connects to the Exchange server) |
| el., sec.sys. | resistance-heating device | motstandsvarmeelement |
| PSP | semiconductor switching device | halvlederkoblingsapparat |
| comp., MS | SerialKey device | Seriell tast (Enables you to attach an alternate input device (also called an augmentative communication device) to your computer's serial port. This feature is designed for people who are unable to use the computer's standard keyboard and mouse) |
| comp., MS | single switch device | enkeltbryter (An assistive computer technology for people with mobility impairments. A single switch device allows users to interact with a computer by using slight body movements) |
| comp., MS | smart device | smartenhet (A hardware device based on the Windows Embedded CE operating system or a derivative such as Windows Mobile or Windows Automotive) |
| light. | starting device | tennanordning |
| comp., MS | static virtual device driver | statisk virtuell enhetsdriver (A virtual device driver (VxD) that is statically loaded during system startup. A static VxD can be loaded in a number of different ways, including device enumeration by the Plug and Play (PnP)static device enumerator) |
| comp., MS | storage device | lagringsenhet (A device that you can connect to a computer to copy and store files. Common storage devices include external hard disk drives and flash memory cards) |
| magn. | susceptible device | støyfølsom enhet |
| PSP | switching device | koblingsapparat |
| comp., MS | system device | systemenhet (A device on a system board, such as an interrupt controller, keyboard controller, real-time clock, DMA page register, DMA controller, memory controller, FDC, IDE port, serial and parallel port, PCI bridge, and so on. In today's PCs, these devices are typically integrated in the supporting chip set) |
| comp., MS | target device | målenhet (" A device that receives an action specified by the OneCare administrator. For example, an external hard drive that is the designated the place for file backup would be considered to be the "target device" of the backup function. ") |
| PSP | trip-free mechanical switching device | mekanisk koblingsapparat med friløpsutløser |
| comp., MS | video capture device | videoopptaksenhet (A device that converts analog images (for example, from a television or VCR) into digital images) |
| comp., MS | volume snapshot device | enhet for volumøyeblikksbilde (A virtual device created by System Restore that is needed to set a system restore point) |
| comp., MS | Web-enabled InfoPath form for mobile devices | webaktivert InfoPath-skjema for mobile enheter (A form that can be opened and filled in on a mobile device, like a PDA or smartphone) |
| comp., MS | Windows Store device app | Windows Store-enhetsapp (An app that's downloaded from the Windows Store and installed automatically to the PC when a user attaches a certified device to the PC, provided that the device manufacturer has submitted the app to the Windows Store) |