Epson PhotoPC 600 - Manual (Page 113)

Glossary
application
A software program that helps you carry out a particular task,
such as word processing or financial planning.
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 turned
on, reset, or initialized.
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.
ink jet printer
A printer that transfers ink onto the paper by spraying it through
a number of small nozzles.
interface
The connection between the computer and the camera.
JPEG
A file format for storing color and grayscale images in
compressed files. Data in JPEG files receives greater 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 images.
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.
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.
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