Olympus Stylus 720 SW Stylus 720 SW Advanced Manual (English) - Page 71

NTSC National Television Systems Committee / PAL Phase Alternating Line

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ISO A method for indicating film speed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) (ex.gISO100h). Higher ISO values indicate greater sensitivity to light, so images can be exposed even in low-light conditions. JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A compression format for still images. Photographs (pictures) taken using this camera are recorded onto the card in JPEG format. By downloading these images to a computer, users can edit them using graphics application software or view the images using an Internet web browser. NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) / PAL (Phase Alternating Line) Television formats. NTSC is mainly used in Japan, North America and Korea. PAL is mainly used in Europe and China. PictBridge A standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly. Pixels A pixel is the smallest unit (dot) used to make up an image. Clear large-sized printed images require millions of pixels. Program auto Also called Program AE mode. The camera automatically sets the best shutter speed and aperture for the shot. 5 Sleep mode A mode designed to save battery life. The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if you do not operate it for a certain time. To exit the sleep mode, use any button on the camera (shutter button, arrow pad (1243), etc.). TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color Monitor A transistor color monitor constructed using thin-film technology. Getting to know your camera better 71

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Getting to know your camera better
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ISO
A method for indicating film speed by the International Organization for Standardization
(ISO) (ex.gISO100h). Higher ISO values indicate greater sensitivity to light, so images
can be exposed even in low-light conditions.
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
A compression format for still images. Photographs (pictures) taken using this camera are
recorded onto the card in JPEG format. By downloading these images to a computer,
users can edit them using graphics application software or view the images using an
Internet web browser.
NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) / PAL (Phase Alternating Line)
Television formats. NTSC is mainly used in Japan, North America and Korea. PAL is
mainly used in Europe and China.
PictBridge
A standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out
pictures directly.
Pixels
A pixel is the smallest unit (dot) used to make up an image. Clear large-sized printed
images require millions of pixels.
Program auto
Also called Program AE mode. The camera automatically sets the best shutter speed and
aperture for the shot.
Sleep mode
A mode designed to save battery life. The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if
you do not operate it for a certain time. To exit the sleep mode, use any button on the
camera (shutter button, arrow pad (
1243
), etc.).
TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) Color Monitor
A transistor color monitor constructed using thin-film technology.