186AppendixGlossaryAP (Access Point)An access point is a device that allows wireless devices to connect to awired network.Ad-Hoc networkAn ad-hoc network is a temporary connection for sharing files or aninternet connection and between computers and devices.AdobeRGBAdobe RGB is used for commercial printing and has a larger color rangethan sRGB. Its wider range of colors helps you to easily edit photos on acomputer.AEB (Auto Exposure Bracket)This feature automatically captures several images at different exposuresto help you capture a properly-exposed image.AEL (Auto Exposure Lock)These features help you lock the exposure on which you want to calculatethe exposure.AF (Auto Focus)A system that automatically focuses the camera lens on the subject. Yourcamera uses the contrast to focus automatically.AMOLED (Active-matrix organic light-emitting diode)/LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)AMOLED is a visual display that is very thin and light, as it does notneed backlighting. LCD is a visual display commonly used in consumerelectronics. This display needs a separate backlight, such as CCFL or LED, toreproduce colors.ApertureThe aperture controls the amount of light that reaches the camera’s sensor.
