Function designate method for designating a variety of functions to be performed by a control unit
First Claim
1. A function designate method for designating a variety of functions to be performed by a control unit, comprising:
- displaying a plurality of graphic icons under ordinary circumstances, which are for designating a variety of functions and for specifying one of the graphic icons corresponding to the function to be executed by a cursor;
displaying character icons, each of which includes one of said graphic icons and one character for designating a key on a keyboard, when a predetermined control key has been pressed, in a case where a plurality of graphic icons are displayed;
specifying one of the graphic icons by simultaneously pressing the control key and a key corresponding to a character displayed with the graphic icon; and
designating a function that has been allocated to said graphic icon to the control unit.
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Abstract
A function designate method for designating a variety of functions to be performed by a control unit. The method includes the step of displaying graphic icons under ordinary circumstances, which are for designating a variety of functions to the control unit on a display device. The method further includes displaying character icons, each of which includes one of the graphic icons and one character for designating a key on a keyboard, when a predetermined control key has been pressed. Also, the method includes a graphic icon by a cursor or simultaneously pressing the control key and a key corresponding to a character displayed together therewith. Finally, the method includes designating a function that has been allocated to the graphic icon to the control unit.
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2 Claims
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1. A function designate method for designating a variety of functions to be performed by a control unit, comprising:
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displaying a plurality of graphic icons under ordinary circumstances, which are for designating a variety of functions and for specifying one of the graphic icons corresponding to the function to be executed by a cursor; displaying character icons, each of which includes one of said graphic icons and one character for designating a key on a keyboard, when a predetermined control key has been pressed, in a case where a plurality of graphic icons are displayed; specifying one of the graphic icons by simultaneously pressing the control key and a key corresponding to a character displayed with the graphic icon; and designating a function that has been allocated to said graphic icon to the control unit. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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