Glossary
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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 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.
Design rule for camera file system
Recording standard for image files. Established by the Japan Electronic
Industry Development Association (JEIDA).
Exif2.1
Standard format for audio/image files. Established by the Japan
Electronic Industry Development Association (JEIDA).
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 ink through a number
of small nozzles.
interface
A piece of hardware, a method, or a standard used to connect the
computer and the camera.
JPEG
A file format for storing color and grayscale images in compressed
files. Data saved using the JPEG format generally receives greater
compression than data saved using TIFF and other formats. See
TIFF
.
macro
An enlargement or a close-up of an image.
