Epson PhotoPC 3100Z - Manual (Page 71)

Glossary 71
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.
default
A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned
on, reset, or initialized. Also known as a factory 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 standard has been
established by the Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
DPOF
Digital Print Order Format. Settings for the number of prints and
for index prints are saved in a DPOF file on the camera's memory
card. You can apply these settings when using a printer or
printing application that supports the DPOF standard.
Exif2.1
Standard format for audio/image files. This standard has been
established by the Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
grayscale
Images represented using various shades of gray in addition to
black and white.
interface
The connection between the computer and the camera.
JPEG
A file format used for storing color and grayscale images in
compressed files. Data saved using the JPEG format generally
receives greater compression than data saved using TIFF and
other formats. See TIFF.
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.
port
An interface channel through which data is transmitted between
devices.