Appendix

Glossary

Anaglyph mode

Anaglyph mode enables a 3D effect to be applied to images when they are viewed through optical devices such as special glasses. The camera captures two separate images in red and cyan (chromatically opposite colors). The images are combined and when viewed through special glasses, with red and cyan colored filters, a 3D effect is achieved.

AP (Access Point)

An access point is a device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network.

Ad-Hoc network

An ad-hoc network is a temporary connection for sharing files or an internet connection and between computers and devices.

AdobeRGB

Adobe RGB is used for commercial printing and has a larger color range than sRGB. Its wider range of colors helps you easily edit photos on a computer.

AEB (Auto Exposure Bracket)

This feature automatically captures several images at different exposures to help you capture a properly-exposed image.

AEL/AFL (Auto Exposure Lock/Auto Focus Lock)

These features help you to lock the exposure or focus settings for a subject.

AF (Auto Focus)

A system that automatically focuses the camera lens on the subject. Your camera uses contrast to focus automatically.

AMOLED (Active-matrix organic light-emitting diode)/ LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

AMOLED is a very thin and light visual display that does not require backlighting. LCD is a visual display commonly used in consumer electronics. An LCD display needs a separate backlight, such as CCFL or LED lights, to reproduce colors.

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