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 betwe en
devices.
resolution
Indication of how finely an image is resolved into pixels.
thumbnails
Small representations of images.
TWAIN
A type of interface protocol that makes input peripherals, such as
scanners or digital cameras, easier to access directly from
application programs.
white balance
The balance between the whiteness and color in your image.
When the white balance is fixed to the environment where the
picture is taken, the colors in your images appear more like those
seen by the eye.
zoom
To show a smaller area of an image at a higher magnification
(“zoom in”) or a larger area at a lower magnification (“zoom
out”).
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