Glossary
application
A software pro g ram that helps yo u carry out a par t icular 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.
bps (bits per second)
A measure of data transmission speed.
browser (HTML 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.
HTML
Hyper Text Markup Language. A language used to write
documents on the World Wide Web.
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 pixe ls 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 vi deo encoding standard largely u s ed
in Europe and Australia.
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