JP7404966B2 - Electronic equipment, function setting support system, function setting support method and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an electronic device, a function setting support system, a function setting support method , and a program.

Electronic devices for numerical calculations, such as electronic desktop calculators with functional functions (hereinafter referred to as ``scientific calculators''), which can perform not only simple arithmetic calculations and percentages, but also various functions and programs, have become commercially available. ing.

Some scientific calculators of this type realize some functions by inputting them in response to a menu displayed on a display unit in combination with the operation of specific function keys. (For example, Non-Patent Document 1)

Scientific calculator "fx-JP500" instruction manual, p.22, <Internet> (accessed March 16, 2020) URL "https://support.casio.jp/manualfile.php?cid=004005023"

In general, on the key tops and casings of hard keys included in function execution devices such as scientific calculators, printing representing the functions corresponding to each key is printed in appropriate correspondence with each key at the time of shipment. Furthermore, in the technology described in Non-Patent Document 1, in order to specify inverse hyperbolic functions "sinh ^-1 , cosh ^-1 , tanh ^-1 ", which are functions that do not correspond to printing on the key tops of hard keys or the housing, Display the menu on the display section by operating the "OPTN" key and the numeric "1" key, and then select the item in the displayed menu to activate the function of the inverse hyperbolic function. can be used.

On the other hand, in order to improve the usability of the device, it is conceivable to add new functions that are not installed at the time of shipment after shipment, or to enable functions that are disabled at the time of shipment after shipment. In this case, even if a function that is not installed at the time of shipment becomes usable after shipment, there may be no key printing or menu item corresponding to that function. Conversely, if a function installed at the time of shipment is disabled after shipment, key printing and menu items corresponding to the disabled function will remain. In this way, if the functions that can be executed after the device is shipped are changed, there is a risk that the printed content or displayed menu items on the device may not correspond appropriately to the changed functions.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and its purpose is to provide an electronic device, a function setting support system, and a function setting support system that can appropriately correspond keys and functions assigned to the keys. The goal is to provide support methods and programs.

In the electronic device according to the present invention, when predetermined data specifying whether each of a plurality of functions should be enabled or disabled is acquired from an external device, the electronic device acquires the data for a first function. The controller includes a control unit that enables or disables the function according to the data, and maintains the validity of the function for the second function without following the data; A function is set as the second function, and information indicating the function is written on the operation key to which the function is assigned. A function that is a function list showing operation information for designation and that is to be included in the function list displayed on a predetermined display section when a predetermined operation key is operated is set as the first function. It is characterized by being
Further, the function setting support system according to the present invention includes a first electronic device and a second electronic device capable of communicating with the first electronic device, and the first electronic device is configured to perform a plurality of functions for each of the plurality of functions. When predetermined data specifying whether the first function should be enabled or disabled is obtained from the second electronic device, the first function is enabled or disabled according to the data. A control unit that disables the second function and maintains the validity of the second function without following the data, and the function is assigned to any one of the plurality of operation keys. A function in which information indicating the function is written on the operation key to which the function is assigned is set as the second function, and operation information for specifying the function for each function. A function that is included in the function list displayed on a predetermined display section when a predetermined operation key is operated is set as the first function. Features.
Further, the function setting support method according to the present invention is a function setting support method executed by an electronic device, in which predetermined data specifying whether each of a plurality of functions should be enabled or disabled is sent to an external device. When acquired from a device, the first function is set to enable or disable according to the data, and the second function is kept enabled without following the data. A function that is assigned to any one of a plurality of operation keys and for which information indicating the function is written on the operation key to which the function is assigned is A function list that is set as a second function and shows operation information for specifying the function for each function, and is displayed on a predetermined display section when a predetermined operation key is operated. The present invention is characterized in that a function to be included in the function list is set as the first function.
Further, the program according to the present invention enables the computer of the electronic device to perform the first function when predetermined data specifying whether each of a plurality of functions should be enabled or disabled is acquired from an external device. The function is set to enable or disable according to the data, and the second function is made to function as a control means to maintain the validity of the function without following the data, and multiple operations are performed. A function that is assigned to one of the operation keys and for which information indicating the function is written on the operation key to which the function is assigned is set as the second function. Also, a function list showing operation information for specifying the function for each function, which will be included in the function list displayed on a predetermined display section when a predetermined operation key is operated. is set as the first function.

According to the present invention , it is possible to appropriately associate keys with functions assigned to the keys.

1 is a diagram illustrating the external configuration of a scientific calculator and a smartphone, which is an external device serving as a master device thereof, according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a front view illustrating a detailed external configuration of the scientific calculator according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of an electronic circuit of the scientific calculator according to the embodiment. 7 is a flowchart illustrating processing details for enabling/disabling individual functions according to communication with an external device according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the contents of table information according to the embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a menu display of executable functions on the display unit according to the embodiment.

EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION Hereinafter, one embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a scientific calculator will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[composition]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a scientific calculator 10 according to the present embodiment and a smartphone SP, which is an external device that performs basic function settings of the scientific calculator 10, as its master device. In FIG. 1, the scientific calculator 10 and the smartphone SP are configured such that the smartphone SP is a master device based on the BLE (registered trademark) (Bluetooth (registered trademark) Low Energy) standard, which is one of the wireless PAN (Personal Area Network) standards. It is assumed that the scientific calculator 10 is configured as a slave device, has been paired in advance, and is capable of wireless communication.

The scientific calculator 10 is configured to perform basic arithmetic functions that can be executed by the scientific calculator 10, specifically limited to function functions, by application software installed on the smartphone SP that configures basic function settings for the corresponding model of the scientific calculator 10. First, the function modes such as statistics, numerical tables, equations, etc. are set to be restricted as appropriate.

FIG. 2 is a plan view illustrating the detailed external configuration of the scientific calculator 10. As shown in FIG. In FIG. 2, a key input section 11, a display section 16, and a solar panel 17 are provided on the front of the main body.

The key input unit 11 includes a group of numeric/operation symbol keys 12 for inputting numerical values and formulas for basic calculations including four arithmetic operations, or for instructing the execution of calculations, and a function function key for inputting various functions. Group 13, function selection key group 14 for instructing the display of menu screens for various operation modes and execution of functions other than those written on the key tops, operation for moving the cursor displayed on the display section 16, and displaying calculation formulas. It is provided with cursor keys 15 for performing operations such as calling and selecting data items.

Numerical/arithmetic symbol key group 12 includes [0] to [9] (numeric value) keys, [+] [-] [×] [÷] (four arithmetic symbols) keys, [Ans] key, and [=] (execute ) key, [AC] (clear) key, etc. are arranged.

Function key group 13 includes integral key, [x] key, fraction key, [√] (square root) key, [x ² ] (square) key, [x ⁿ ] (n power: (n: arbitrary numerical value) )) key, [log] (logarithmic function) key, [ln] (natural logarithm with base e) key, and other function keys for various functions are arranged in a variety of ways.

The function selection key group 14 includes a [SHIFT] key, [ALPHA] key, [MENU/SET UP] key, [ON] (power on) key, and [OPTN] (option). keys, [CALC] (calculation execution) key, etc. are arranged.

The display section 16 is composed of, for example, a reflective liquid crystal display panel, and is capable of displaying numerical values, functional formulas, spreadsheets as shown, etc. in a dot matrix display.

The solar panel 17 is a solar cell panel that generates part or all of the operating power of the scientific calculator 10. Although not shown, the scientific calculator 10 has a built-in battery that can be replaced separately from the solar panel 17, and since the amount of external light around the scientific calculator 10 is small, the solar panel 17 alone can perform the operations necessary for display and calculation. If electricity is not available, it can be supplied with built-in dry batteries.

Although not shown, a card slot for inserting and removing a memory card is formed on the side or back surface of the scientific calculator 10.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the electronic circuit of the scientific calculator 10. As shown in FIG.

The electronic circuit of this scientific calculator 10 is mainly composed of a processor 21 such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and is connected via a bus B to a memory 22, a recording medium interface (I/F) 24, a display section 16, and a key input section. 11 and a communication section 25 are connected to each other.

The memory 22 includes a ROM that stores operating programs and fixed data executed by the processor 21, and a RAM that expands and holds various data read from the ROM. The memory 22 stores a calculator control program 22a, a display control program 22b, and a function control program 22c, and also secures an input program area 22d and a work area 22e. The function control program 22c and the input program area 22d are composed of, for example, a flash memory, which is a ROM whose stored contents can be electrically rewritten through communication with an external device, which will be described later.

The calculator control program 22a is an operation program that executes various calculation processes including functional calculations. The display control program 22b is an operation program that controls the display content on the display unit 16.

The function control program 22c has a control program that sets validity/invalidity for each of a plurality of function modes regarding general calculations, and limits execution of calculations according to the set contents.

The input program area 22d is an area in the flash memory that stores various table information, etc., which will be described later, based on information input from an external device.

The work area 22e is an area in the RAM that temporarily holds programs and various data when the processor 21 executes program processing.

The recording medium interface 24 is an interface that connects to the recording medium 23 such as a memory card, which is attached to the scientific calculator 10 via the card slot CS, in order to read data such as additional programs from the recording medium 23. . The read data such as table information is stored in the input program area 22d of the memory 22 via the bus B under the control of the processor 21.

As mentioned above, the communication unit 25 can be connected to an external device such as a smartphone SP by wirelessly connecting it with the external device according to the BLE (registered trademark) standard, for example, and can transmit and receive data when setting functions of the scientific calculator 10. etc.

[motion]
Next, the operation of this embodiment will be explained.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating the process of communicating with the smartphone SP and enabling/disabling individual functions in the scientific calculator 10. In the subsequent steps, the processor 21 executes the processing except as otherwise specified.

At the beginning of the process, the processor 21 sends a message from the smartphone SP, which is an external device, via the communication unit 25 to a program that is originally executable on the scientific calculator 10 and is created on application software that configures function settings for the model of the scientific calculator 10. A set of information in which validity/invalidity is set for each function is received from the smartphone SP via the communication unit 25 (step S101).

The processor 21 updates the stored contents of the command table in the input program area 22d based on the contents of the received information (step S102).

FIG. 5 shows three types of table information stored in the input program area 22d of the memory 22, namely, a key table (FIG. 5(A)), an option table (FIG. 5(B)), and a command table (FIG. 5(C). ))).

The key table shown in FIG. 5A includes information on functions in the normal state that are valid without simultaneous operation of the [SHIFT] key in the function selection key group 14, and This is a table that stores information on functions in a shift state that become valid through simultaneous operations of key IDs in association with key IDs. The stored contents of this key table are fixedly stored in the input program area 22d.

Regarding the functions stored in the key table, it is assumed that a key with a notation indicating the function exists in the function key group 13 or the numerical/arithmetic symbol key group 12 of the key input unit 11.

The option table shown in FIG. 5(B) is a table that stores information on functions that become valid in response to the operation of the [OPTN] (option) key of the function selection key group 14. The stored contents of this option table are updated and set based on the stored contents of the command table, which will be described later. and stores information on valid functions.

For a function stored in the option table, a key with a description related to the function does not exist in either the function key group 13 or the function selection key group 14 of the key input section 11, and the function selection key group 14 has [OPTN]. ] (Optional) In response to a key operation, the corresponding function name is displayed on the display unit 16 in association with a numeric key, so that the corresponding function can be executed by operating the corresponding numeric key. shall be.

FIG. 5C is a table in which functions to be enabled/disabled in the scientific calculator 10 are individually stored as commands (hereinafter referred to as "function commands") based on information received from an external device. In FIG. 5C, only a part of the functional commands that are originally executable by the scientific calculator 10 are extracted and shown together with information indicating validity/invalidity.

Note that by combining the key table shown in FIG. 5(A) and the command table shown in FIG. 5(C), as a modified example shown in FIG. 5(D), the key table shown in '' command table (revised) may be stored in the input program area 22d.

The processor 21 selects one function command from the command table updated based on the information received from the external device (step S103), and then determines whether the function command exists in the key table shown in FIG. 5(A). It is determined whether or not to do so (step S104).

If it is determined that the function command selected from the command table exists in the key table (YES in step S103), the function command is assumed to have already been fixedly set as valid and is set in the option table. NOP (No-Operation) processing is performed in which nothing is performed regarding the above.

Further, in step S104, if it is determined that the function command selected from the command table does not exist in the key table (NO in step S103), the processor 21 next determines that the function command is valid (“1”) in the command table. ) is set (step S105).

If it is determined that the function command in question is set as valid (“1”) in the command table (YES in step S105), the processor 21 executes an update process to display the function of the function command in the option table. (Step S108).

Further, in step S105, if it is determined that the function command in question is not set as valid (“1”) in the command table (NO in step S105), then the processor 21 determines that the function command in question in the command table is invalid. (“0”) is determined (step S106).

If it is determined that the function command in question is set to invalid (“0”) in the command table (YES in step S106), the processor 21 executes an update process to hide the function of the function command in the option table. (Step S109).

Further, in step S106, if it is determined that the function command is not set as invalid ("0") in the command table (NO in step S106), the processor 21 determines that some error has occurred in the function command in the command table. Therefore, the processing described in steps S108 and S109 is not executed, and NOP (No-OPeratio) processing is performed in which no settings are made in the option table.

In this way, after finishing the NOP process in step S104 or S106, and at the time of executing the update process to display or hide the function command in the option table in steps S108 and S109, the function command can be updated as necessary. Assuming that the update process to the option table has been completed, the processor 21 further determines whether or not the process for all function commands in the command table has been completed (step S107).

If it is determined that there is another function command that has not been selected yet (YES in step S107), the processor 21 returns to the process from step S103 and executes the same process in order to perform the same process for that function command. do.

In this way, the processes of steps S103 to S109 are repeatedly executed as necessary, and when it is determined that the process of updating the option table for all function commands in the command table has been completed (YES in step S107), the processor 21 once again updates the contents of the option table. is updated and set based on the display/non-display information (step S110), and the process shown in FIG. 4 based on the function selection information from the external device is thus completed.

In the scientific calculator 10 after executing the option table update setting in this way, when executing a function, etc. (first function) with a description in the key input section 11, press the key with the description as written. By operating the function, you can perform the calculation of the function.

On the other hand, when executing a function, etc. (second function) that is not indicated on the key input section 11, by operating the [OPTN] (option) key of the function selection key group 14, the display section 16 By operating the numeric key corresponding to the desired function name from the contents displayed, the function, etc. of that function can be executed.

FIG. 6 illustrates the contents displayed on the display unit 16 when the [OPTN] (option) key of the function selection key group 14 is operated, based on the stored contents of the option table shown in FIG. 5(B). It is a diagram.

In FIG. 6(A), the hyperbolic function [sinh] [cosh] [tanh] and the inverse hyperbolic function [sinh ^-1 ], [cosh ^-1 ], and [tanh ^-1 ] are displayed as selectable.

In addition, by displaying triangular symbols instead of arrows in the left and right directions at the top of the display section 16, by operating the left and right movement keys of the cursor keys 15, other notations on the key input section 11 can be displayed. This indicates that there are functions that are not available and can be selected.

FIG. 6(B) shows what is displayed on the display unit 16 when the [OPTN] (option) key of the function selection key group 14 is operated when the function is not stored and set in the option table shown in FIG. 5(B). FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating displayed contents.

In FIG. 6(B), the absence of functions associated with the numerical keys [1] to [6] keys of the numerical/arithmetic symbol key group 12 is indicated by leaving them blank.

[Effects of embodiment]
As described in detail above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to appropriately associate keys with functions assigned to the keys in a device in which keys are printed.

Further, in this embodiment, the table information stored in the input program area 22d enables the execution of functions that have a notation corresponding to a key on the board of the key input unit 11 and a function that does not have a notation corresponding to a key. Since what is to be invalidated is managed, management control by the processor 21 can be simplified.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, regarding a function that is not indicated on the panel of the key input section 11, the actual Since the functions that are set to be valid can be recognized and executed, the user of the scientific calculator 10 can easily understand the contents of the functions that are currently set to be valid.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, for functions that are not indicated on the panel of the key input unit 11, only function names that are set as valid are displayed on the display unit 16. However, this is not limited to this. The name of the function that is set to be disabled is also displayed on the display unit 16, and the fact that the function is currently set to be disabled is indicated by, for example, the function name in white or gray text. The function name may be displayed in a way that is clearly distinguishable from the valid function name, so that the invalid state can be reliably recognized.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the function name is displayed on the display unit 16 for functions that are not indicated on the keyboard surface of the key input unit 11. For example, the hyperbolic function [sinh] is written as [hsin], or Depending on the country or region, even the same function may be expressed differently depending on the country or region, such as inverse hyperbolic function [cosh^-1] being expressed as [arccosh]. The name of the function to be used may also be selectively settable.

Further, although not described in this embodiment, keys with functions indicated on the panel of the key input unit 11 may also be enabled/disabled as desired by function settings. In this case, when a key with the notation of a function is operated, activation of the function is allowed or prohibited based on the enable/disable setting, so that, for example, trigonometric functions with the notation [sin] [cos] [tan] The use of this scientific calculator 10 can be introduced to students in grades who are not yet at the learning stage, making it possible to respond to a gradual learning environment.

In this case, the user can easily understand the setting environment by further displaying on the display unit 16 that the key is set to be invalid.

In addition, even if the key is set to be disabled, the function can be temporarily enabled by, for example, pressing and holding the key or performing another unusual operation such as double-tapping. It may also be started as , providing a more flexible setting environment.

Furthermore, with respect to keys whose functions are indicated on the panel of the key input unit 11, it may be prohibited to disable them at all through function settings. In this way, the function written on the face of the key input unit 11 can be activated with certainty as being valid, making it easier to make a decision when selecting the model of the scientific calculator 10.

In this embodiment, the scientific calculator 10 is assumed to be able to communicate with an external device, for example, a smartphone SP, using the BLE (registered trademark) standard, which is one of the wireless PAN standards, and the case where individual function settings are performed from the smartphone SP. As explained above, if it is possible to set the functions in accordance with the wireless LAN IEEE802.11a/11b/11g/11n standards, etc., it is possible to set the functions of many scientific calculators 10 at once. This makes it possible to streamline the complicated work of the administrator who sets the functions of the scientific calculator 10.

Although this embodiment is applied to a scientific calculator and is configured to appropriately limit the functional modes of arithmetic functions that can be executed by the scientific calculator, it can also be applied to other electronic devices that have multiple layers of functional modes. The present invention can be similarly applied to various function execution devices, such as a handy terminal device, which has different information hierarchy of inventory management status that can be accessed depending on the user's job authority.

In addition, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made at the implementation stage without departing from the gist thereof. Moreover, each embodiment may be implemented by appropriately combining them as much as possible, and in that case, the combined effects can be obtained. Further, the embodiments described above include inventions at various stages, and various inventions can be extracted by appropriately combining the plurality of disclosed constituent elements. For example, even if some constituent features are deleted from all the constituent features shown in the embodiments, the problem described in the column of problems to be solved by the invention can be solved, and the effect described in the column of effects of the invention can be achieved. If this is obtained, a configuration in which this component is deleted can be extracted as an invention.

Below, the invention described in the original claims of the present application will be added.
[Claim 1]
A processor that executes a first function and a plurality of second functions, a description that corresponds one-to-one to the first function, and a first key that is associated with the first function, and a description that corresponds one-to-one to the second function. A function execution device comprising: a second key that is not associated with the keys and is associated with the plurality of second functions;
The processor includes:
Setting any one of the first function and the plurality of second functions to be enabled or disabled,
Determining which of the first key and second key the function set to be enabled or disabled is associated with,
setting whether to activate any of the functions set to be enabled or disabled in response to the determined operation of any of the keys;
Function execution device.
[Claim 2]
further comprising a storage unit that stores table information indicating a correspondence relationship between the first function and a plurality of second functions and the first key and second key,
making the judgment based on the table information;
The function execution device according to claim 1.
[Claim 3]
Setting any one of the plurality of second functions to enable or disable,
Displaying a selection screen for selecting one of the plurality of second functions on a display in response to the operation of the second key;
If it is determined that any of the functions set to be enabled or disabled is associated with the second key, the function may be enabled or disabled via the selection screen displayed on the display in response to the operation of the second key. or permitting or prohibiting the activation of any of the functions set to be disabled;
The function execution device according to claim 1 or 2.
[Claim 4]
If it is determined that any of the disabled functions is associated with the second key, one of the previous functions will be displayed on the selection screen displayed on the display in response to the operation of the second key. Prohibiting the activation of any of the functions by disabling operations on the notation associated with the function or changing the notation from display to non-display;
The function execution device according to claim 3.
[Claim 5]
If it is determined that any of the enabled functions is associated with the second key, any of the previous functions will be displayed on the selection screen displayed on the display in response to the operation of the second key. Allowing activation of any of the functions by enabling an operation on the notation associated with the function or changing the notation from hidden to visible;
The function execution device according to claim 3 or 4.
[Claim 6]
If it is determined that any of the disabled functions is associated with the second key, display any of the disabled functions on the display in response to the operation of the second key. a selection screen for selecting any one of the plurality of second functions;
The function execution device according to claim 1 or 2.
[Claim 7]
If it is determined that any of the enabled functions is associated with the second key, display any of the enabled functions on the display in response to the operation of the second key. a selection screen for selecting any one of the plurality of second functions;
The function execution device according to claim 1 or 2.
[Claim 8]
changing the display name of the second function on the selection screen;
The function execution device according to any one of claims 3 to 7.
[Claim 9]
When the first function associated with the first key is enabled, the enabled first function is allowed to be activated in response to an operation of the first key;
A function execution device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
[Claim 10]
When the first function associated with the first key is set to be disabled, the disabled first function is prohibited from being activated in response to the operation of the first key;
A function execution device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
[Claim 11]
when the first function associated with the first key is set to be disabled, displaying information indicating that the first key is disabled in response to the operation of the first key;
A function execution device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 10.
[Claim 12]
When the first function associated with the first key is set to be disabled, temporarily allowing activation of the first function in response to another operation using the first key.
The function execution device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, 10, and 11.
[Claim 13]
prohibiting the first function from being disabled;
A function execution device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
[Claim 14]
The function execution device includes communication means,
setting any one of the first function and the plurality of second functions to be enabled or disabled from outside the function execution device via the communication means;
A function execution device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
[Claim 15]
A processor that executes a first function and a plurality of second functions, a description that corresponds one-to-one to the first function, and a first key that is associated with the first function, and a description that corresponds one-to-one to the second function. A function execution method in a function execution device comprising: a second key that is not associated with the second keys and is associated with the plurality of second functions;
Setting any one of the first function and the plurality of second functions to be enabled or disabled,
Determining which of the first key and second key the function set to be enabled or disabled is associated with,
setting whether to activate any of the functions set to be enabled or disabled in response to the determined operation of any of the keys;
How to perform the function.
[Claim 16]
A processor that executes a first function and a plurality of second functions, a description that corresponds one-to-one to the first function, and a first key that is associated with the first function, and a description that corresponds one-to-one to the second function. and a second key with which the plurality of second functions are associated, the program being executed by the processor in a function execution device, the program comprising:
Setting any one of the first function and the plurality of second functions to be enabled or disabled,
Determining which of the first key and second key the function set to be enabled or disabled is associated with,
setting whether to activate any of the functions set to be enabled or disabled in response to the determined operation of any of the keys;
program.

10...Scientific calculator 11...Key input section 12...Numeric value/operation symbol key group 13...Function function key group 14...Function selection key group 15...Cursor key 16...Display section 17...Solar panel 21...Processor 22...Memory 22a...Calculator Control program 22b...Display control program 22c...Function control program 22d...Input program area 22e...Work area 23...Recording medium 24...Recording medium interface (I/F)
25...Communication department B...Bus CS...Card slot SP...Smartphone

Claims (5)

When predetermined data specifying whether each of a plurality of functions should be enabled or disabled is obtained from an external device, the function is enabled or disabled for the first function according to the data. and a control unit that maintains the validity of the second function without following the data;
A function that is assigned to any one of a plurality of operation keys and for which information indicating the function is written on the operation key to which the function is assigned is set as the second function. and be included in the function list that shows operation information for specifying the function for each function and that is displayed on a prescribed display when a prescribed operation key is operated. A function that becomes is set as the first function,
An electronic device characterized by: The operation information is indicated as information indicating any one of the plurality of operation keys,
The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: a first electronic device;
a second electronic device capable of communicating with the first electronic device;
Equipped with
The first electronic device is
When predetermined data specifying whether each of a plurality of functions should be enabled or disabled in the first electronic device is acquired from the second electronic device, the a control unit that sets the function to be enabled or disabled according to the data, and maintains the validity of the second function without following the data;
A function that is assigned to any one of a plurality of operation keys and for which information indicating the function is written on the operation key to which the function is assigned is set as the second function. and be included in the function list that shows operation information for specifying the function for each function and that is displayed on a prescribed display when a prescribed operation key is operated. A function that becomes is set as the first function,
A function setting support system characterized by: A function setting support method executed by an electronic device, the method comprising:
When predetermined data specifying whether each of a plurality of functions should be enabled or disabled is obtained from an external device, the function is enabled or disabled for the first function according to the data. and a control process for maintaining the validity of the second function without following the data;
A function that is assigned to any one of a plurality of operation keys and for which information indicating the function is written on the operation key to which the function is assigned is set as the second function. and be included in the function list that shows operation information for specifying the function for each function and that is displayed on a prescribed display when a prescribed operation key is operated. A function that becomes is set as the first function,
A function setting support method characterized by: electronic equipment computer,
When predetermined data specifying whether each of a plurality of functions should be enabled or disabled is obtained from an external device, the function is enabled or disabled for the first function according to the data. setting, and for the second function, it functions as a control means that maintains the validity of the function without following the data,
A function that is assigned to any one of a plurality of operation keys and for which information indicating the function is written on the operation key to which the function is assigned is set as the second function. and be included in the function list that shows operation information for specifying the function for each function and that is displayed on a prescribed display when a prescribed operation key is operated. A function that becomes is set as the first function,
A program characterized by: