Das Buch English File - Mittelstufe - Lektion 9B

a device used to connect two pieces of equipment that do not connect to each other on their own

Adapter, Wandler

a device that can refill a battery with electrical energy

Ladegerät

a series of keys on a board or touchscreen that we can press or tap to type on a computer, typewriter, smartphone, etc.

Tastatur

a small device used for storing or transferring data between electronic devices

USB-Stick, Speicherstick

a small, handheld device that we move across a flat surface to move the cursor on a computer screen

Maus

an device consisted of two or three metal pins that can connect a piece of electrical equipment to a power supply when fitted into the holes of an electric outlet

Stecker, Prüfzange

a machine, particularly one connected to a computer, that prints text or pictures onto paper

Drucker

a small device that lets you control electrical or electronic devices like TVs from a distance

Fernbedienung

an electronic device that connects computer networks and sends data between networks

der Router

a place where we can plug in devices to connect them to the electricity

Steckdose, Buchse

equipment that transforms electrical signals into sound, loud enough for public announcements, playing music, etc.

Lautsprecher, Box

something such as a button or key that turns a machine, lamp, etc. on or off

Schalter

the technology or system for connecting other devices to a computer

USB, USB-Stick

a group of wires bundled together for transmitting electricity that is protected within a rubber case

Kabel

to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

ausschalten, abschalten

to remove a piece of data from a computer or smartphone

löschen

to make something more useful or modern by adding the most recent information to it, improving its faults, or making new features available for it

aktualisieren, erneuern

to turn a switch on a device so that it makes more sound, heat, etc.

aufdrehen

to add a piece of software to a computer system

installieren

to disconnect an electronic device from an electricity source

ausstecken, trennen

to adjust something to be in a suitable or desired condition for a specific purpose or use

einstellen, anpassen

to turn a switch on a device so that it makes less sound, heat, etc.

herunterdrehen

to connect something to an electrical port

einstecken, anschließen

to make something start working usually by flipping a switch

einschalten, anschalten