Olympus Camedia C-750 Ultra Zoom Reference Manual page 200

Glossary of terms
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
A compression format for color stitl images Photographs (images) shot using
this camera are recorded onto the card in JPEG format when the Record
mode is set to SHQ, HQ, SQ1 or SQ2 By downloading these images to a
personal computer, users can edit them using graphics application software
or view the images using an Intemet web browser
M (Manual) Mode
The user sets both the aperture and shutter speed.
NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) / PAL (Phase
Alternating Line)
Television formats. NTSC is mainty used in Japan, North America and Korea
PAL is mainly used in Europe and China.
P (Program) Mode
Atso called Program AE mode. The camera automatically sets the best
shutter speed and aperture for the shot.
Pixels
A pixet is the smatlest unit (dot) used to make up an image. Clear large-sized
printed images require millions of pixels
Ring Flash
A flash unit that uses a circular xenon fluorescent tube as its light source, it is
used for taking close-ups.
S (Shutter Priority) Mode
Also called Shutter Priority AE mode. The user selects the shutter speed and
the camera automaticalIy varies the aperture so that the picture is taken with
the best exposure.
Sleep Mode
A mode designed to save battery life. The camera automaticaIly enters tile
sleep mode if you do not operate it for a certain time To get out of the sleep
mode, use any button on the camera (shutter button, arrow pad, etc.).
Synchro Terminals
Terminals on an external flash unit for connecting it to the camera
TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)
An uncompressed format used for saving highly detailed b_ack and white or
color image data. TIFF image flies can be handled by software programs for
scanners and graphics applications
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