Glossary - Epson PhotoPC 750Z User Manual

Glossary

application
A software program that helps you carry out a particular task,
such as word processing, image editing, or financial planning.
bit
Short for binary digit. The smallest unit of data in computer
processing. A bit can represent two values: on and off, or 1 and 0.
browser (Web browser)
An application which allows the users to view HTML
documents.
default
A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned
on, reset, or initialized. Also known as a factory setting.
exposure
The amount of light the camera captures when a photo is taken.
Image
Data representing a two-dimensional scene. A digital image is
composed of pixels arranged in a rectangular array with a
certain height and width. Each pixel may consist of one or more
bits of information, representing the brightness of the image at
that point.
ink jet printer
A printer that transfers ink onto paper by spraying the ink
through a number of small nozzles.
interface
A piece of hardware, a method, or a standard used for
connection between the computer and the camera.
macro
An enlargement or a close-up of an image.
NTSC
National Television Standards Committee. A video encoding
standard largely used in North America and Japan.
PAL
Phase Alternation Line. A video encoding standard largely used
in Europe and Australia.
pixel
Short for picture element. Each image is composed of a number
of pixels. Pixels are also counted in units of dots.
port
An interface channel through which data is transmitted between
devices.
resolution
Indication of how finely an image is resolved into pixels. See
pixel.
thumbnails
Small representations of images.
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