Patent ID: 9052822
Filing Date: 2015-06-09
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A portable electronic device, comprising: a display unit; an operation unit including a plurality of keys to which characters are assigned; and a control unit, wherein, in a state where a wallpaper screen is displayed, in accordance with operation of a key, the control unit displays the characters, and displays information on a plurality of functions that can utilize the characters, wherein, in accordance with selection from among the plurality of functions, the control unit distinguishes whether to limit utilization of a selected function based on whether the selected function includes at least one of a function to use personal information and a function to perform communication with an external device, wherein, in a case that utilization of the selected function is limited, the control unit displays, using the display unit, a request for a password, and wherein, the control unit cancels limitation of utilization of the selected function and allows utilization of the selected function in response to entry of the password requested in accordance with operation of the plurality of keys.