Glossary 9-299 AppendixJPEGJoint Photographic Experts Group. An experts group file specification that defines astandard for compressing (reducing the size of) photographic and photorealisticimage files. The image compression method used involves some loss of information,and so reduces image quality. Files containing photographic images in Web pagesare generally compressed by using the JPEG format so they can be transferredacross the Internet more quickly.LLAALocally Administered Address. When a device is powered ON, its network address ispresented to the network. The default network address assigned by the manufacturerat the time of production is known as the UAA (Universally Administered Address),while an address specified by the network administrator to override the UAA is theLAA (Locally Administered Address). Each LAA on a Local Area Network must beunique.LANLocal Area Network. A network system formed by linking a server, workstations,devices, and computers, which are all located in the same building or some otherrelatively limited area.LDAPLightweight Directory Access Protocol. A network protocol that enables you to locateorganizations, individuals, and other resources, such as files and printers on anetwork, whether on the public Internet or on a corporate intranet.Log onEntering a user name and password as a means of user authentication to start acomputer session or access to a service.Long distance dialingWhen dialing or registering long distance numbers, you may need to insert a pausewithin or after the telephone number. The destination and length of the pause differdepending on the system. Contact your local authorized Canon dealer or localtelephone company if you experience difficulty in long distance dialing.LPDLine Printer Daemon. A daemon is a program that runs, without human intervention,to accomplish a given task. The Line Printer Daemon controls the flow of print jobs toa printer.LPRLine Printer Remote. A UNIX command used to print a file via a TCP/IP network.
