Glossary Of Terms - Teac DPF100 User Manual

Glossary of Terms

Aspect Ratio
The ratio of the length of an image to its width. Most computer screes and digital shoot
images that have an aspect ratio of 4:3.35mm film and some digital cameras shoot images
that have aspect ratio of 3:2.
AVI
Audio Video interleave; a Microsoft - specified format for saving audio and/ or video clips. ®
Flash Drive (Pen Drive)
A storage module made of flash memory chips that allow data to be easily transferred from
one device to another.
Flash Memory
A type of non-volatile memory that holds onto is contents even when an electrical charge
is not applied. Flash memory is used in many applications including PDAs, hardware WMA
players, and some digital cameras.
JPEG
Joint Photographic Experts Group; the development group for a compressed 24-bit
color image storage format that also bears its name.
Memory Card
The system used to store images by most digital cameras. Unlike a computer memory card,
this card retains data even without electricity.
Mega Pixel
One million pixels. A high mega pixel rating typically equates to a high maximum
performance for graphics, or better quality pictures for digital cameras.
Mp4
A container format allows combining of different multimedia streams into one single file.
Mp4 supports multimedia content such as audio, video, subtitles, and pictures and
advanced content such as animated graphics and DVD-like menus.
Resolution
The amount of pixels that are displayed on a screen measured in pixels horizontal by pixels
vertical, such as 1024x768. The higher the resolution, the more pixels can be displayed
and greater detail is displayed. Lower resolutions are interpreted and may lose detail.
Slideshow
A display of a series of selected images.
Thumbnail
A small representation of a larger graphic often used to display several graphics at once
and allowing easy sorting through images.
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
A protocol for transferring data to and from digital devices. Many digital cameras and
memory card readers connect to the USB port on a computer.
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Quick Start Guide
To begin using the Digital Picture Frame, follow these instructions:
1. Plug one end of the AC Adapter into the Digital Picture Frame
and plug the other end into a standard 100-240 volt AC electrical
outlet.
2. Insert a memory card into the appropriate slot.
NOTE: The card will only fit in one direction; do not force it. The
card should have a firm, snug fit if properly inserted.
3. Slide the Power Switch to the ON position.
4. If not already selected, scroll to the appropriate memory card
type on the first menu screen by using the Arrow Buttons on the
ON/OFF Remote Control.
5. Press the ENTER Button to confirm the selection.
6. On the next menu, scroll using the Arrow buttons to select
PHOTOS.
7. On the next menu, press SLIDESHOW on the Remote Control
to display images. For more details or instructions on using the
MUSIC, MOVIES, or FILES menus, refer to the "Control Functions"
section.
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