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Glossary
application
A software program that helps you carry out a particular task,
such as word processing or financial planning.
black and white
Images represented only by the intensity of luminosity.
BMP
A Windows file format for storing image data.
bps (bits per second)
A measure of data transmission speed.
default
A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turn ed
on, reset, or initialized. Also known as a facto ry setting.
drag-and-drop
Method for moving an on-screen object by holding the pointer
over the object, pressing and holding the mouse button,
dragging the mouse, then releasing the mouse button to drop
the object in a new location.
Design rule for camera file system
Recording standard for image files. This st andard has been
established by Japan Electronic Industry Development
Association (JEIDA).
Exif2.1
Standard format for audio/image files. This standard has been
established by Japan Electronic Indust ry Development
Association (JEIDA).
grayscale
Images represented with various shades of gray in addition to
black and white.
interface
The connection between the computer and the camera.
JPEG
A file format for storing color and grayscale imag es in
compressed files. Data in JPEG files receives grea ter
compression than TIFF and other formats.
OLE
A way to transfer and share information between Windows-
based applications.
PCX
A file format for storing color and grayscale imag es.
PICT
A file format widely used for Macintosh graphics.
pixel
Short for picture element. Each image is composed of a
number of pixels. Pixels are also counted in units of dots.