Patent ID: 8482753
Filing Date: 2013-07-09
Classification: G03G,G06F

Abstract:
1. A multifunction apparatus capable of performing a plurality of functions, each function being performed by a corresponding device incorporated in the multifunction apparatus, the multifunction apparatus comprising: a display unit; a malfunction detecting section configured to detect a malfunction that has occurred within the multifunction apparatus; and a display controller configured to control the display unit; a command inputting section through which a user inputs a command; wherein when the malfunction detecting section has detected a first malfunction associated with a predetermined function and a second malfunction not associated with the predetermined function, if a user selects the predetermined function, the display controller causes the display unit to display only a first malfunction message indicative of the first malfunction, and when the malfunction detecting section has detected the first malfunction and the second malfunction, if the user inputs a display command through the command inputting section, the display controller causes the display unit to display simultaneously the first malfunction message and a second malfunction message indicative of the second malfunction.