Epson PhotoPC 700 User Manual
Glossary
application
A software program that helps you carry out a particular task,
such as word processing, image editing, or financial planning.
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.
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.
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.
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 pixels may consist of one or more bits of
information, representing the brightness of the image at that
point.
composed of pixels arranged in a rectangular array with a certain
height and width. Each pixels 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.
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.
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.
standard largely used in North America and Japan.
PAL
Phase Alternation Line. A video encoding standard largely used
in Europe and Australia.
in Europe and Australia.
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