Patent ID: 8225010
Filing Date: 2012-07-17
Classification: G06F,H04N

Abstract:
1. A data recording apparatus comprising: a connection unit configured to connect a recording medium, wherein the connection unit is capable of connecting, as the recording medium, a first recording medium having a predetermined function and a second recording medium that does not have the predetermined function; a detection unit configured to detect a connection status of the recording medium to the connection unit; and a control unit configured to control a menu concerning setting of the predetermined function, wherein if said detection unit detects that the first recording medium is connected to said connection unit, said control unit makes the menu operable, if the detection unit detects that the first recording medium is removed and then detects that the second recording medium is connected to said connection unit, said control unit makes the menu inoperable, and said control unit maintains the menu in the operable state during a period from removal of the first recording medium to connection of the second recording medium to said connection unit.