JPH04358221A - Terminal equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily check the operation procedure of a terminal equipment. CONSTITUTION:In a facsimile equipment, for example, the operation process of each function is divided into plural stages, and the operation processes of all the function are totally stored in a ROM at every stages. In the case of checking the operation process of the function to be executed, by depressing an operation list button, an operation process list 1. (A) of a first stage is printed out. According to this list, it is recognized to depress a 'Function' key and '1' of ten keys first of all to register an abbreviated dial, for example. Further, when it is desired to check the operation process concerning the registration of the abbreviated dial, by depressing a prescribed key, an operation process list 2. (B) of a second stage is printed out and by observing this, the abbreviated dial can be registered.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

[Industrial Application Field] This invention relates to an information storage means such as a facsimile machine or a digital copying machine,
The present invention relates to a terminal device having an output means for recording or displaying this information.

0002

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Many of recent terminal devices such as facsimile machines and digital copying machines have multiple selection functions. For example, in addition to sending and receiving functions, facsimile machines often have a number of selection functions, such as a speed dial function, a post office box function, a timer transmission function, and an error retransmission function.

[0003] Furthermore, in a digital copying device,
Many of them have image editing functions such as enlarging, reducing, and screen compositing. Such a terminal device is convenient because it can perform various types of processing with a single device.

0004

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] However, in such a terminal device having multiple selection functions, the operating procedure for executing each function differs depending on the function, so the operator must refer to the instruction manual each time. The reality is that you cannot operate without seeing it. Therefore, the functions of these terminal devices may not be fully utilized. Furthermore, when the operating procedure for executing a specific function is complicated, the user often has to refer to the instruction manual repeatedly while performing the operation, which is time-consuming.

[0005] Therefore, the present invention solves the above-mentioned problems and proposes a terminal device that allows easy checking of operating procedures.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, in the present invention, in a terminal device having an information storage means and an output means for recording or displaying this information, an operation procedure of the terminal device is displayed. Or it can be recorded.

[0007]

[Operation] In the facsimile machine 10 to which the present invention is applied, when an operation list button (not shown) provided on the operation unit 21 shown in FIG. Procedure table 1. (Fig. 2A) is the recording section 1
It is printed out from 8. This operation procedure table 1. This allows you to easily understand the selection procedure for each function.

[0008] At this time, information for confirming whether or not to print out the operation procedure chart for the next stage is displayed on the display unit 20;
For example, "Would you like to print out the following operating procedure chart?"
The following text is displayed. Then, the first stage operation procedure table 1. If you still cannot understand the operation procedure based on the contents entered in the table, for example, press the "YES" key to display the second stage operation procedure table 2. (FIG. 2B) is printed out.

[0009] In this way, by printing out the operation procedure chart for the steps required by the operator, any operator can easily utilize all the functions.

0010

Embodiments Next, embodiments in which the present invention is applied to a facsimile machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows the configuration of a facsimile machine 10 to which the present invention is applied. In the figure, 11 is a CPU that manages transmission and reception control, 12 is a ROM in which various control programs such as transmission and reception programs are stored, and 13 is a RAM in which image information to be transmitted and received is stored.

The image information read by the image reading section 14 is
After being stored in the RAM 13 via the interface 15, or directly supplied to the modem and network control circuit (NCU) 16 functioning as a transmitting/receiving means. Also, the image information input via the communication line is transferred to this modem and NCU1.
6, the data is stored in the RAM 13, or directly supplied to the recording unit 18, which functions as a printer, via the interface 17, and its contents are recorded.

The telephone number of the destination party is supplied to the display unit 20 via the interface 19 and displayed thereon. The operation unit 21 provided in the facsimile machine 10 is provided with a plurality of keys (not shown), and when these keys are operated, the contents are imported into the CPU 11 via the interface 22.

The facsimile device 10 has various functions such as a speed dial function, a post office box function, an error retransmission function, a timer transmission function, a closed area communication function, a polling function, and a one-touch dial function. The operating procedures for executing these functions are stored in the ROM 12, and by pressing, for example, an operation list button on the operating section 21, an operating procedure chart is printed out from the recording section 18.

FIG. 2 shows an example of an operation procedure table. Here, the operating procedure for each function is divided into a plurality of steps, and a list is compiled for each operating step and printed out sequentially according to the operator's instructions. Figure A shows the first stage operation procedure table 1. This is an example of the procedure for selecting each function. The keys are listed here in descending order of the number of key operations.

[0016] This operation procedure table 1. It can be seen that by first performing two key operations, for example, pressing "Function" and "1", speed dialing and time setting, that is, registration processing is possible. Also, "Function"
Press "2" to set the post office box function, and press "F
When you press "unction" and "9", you can see that list print processing, such as registered contents such as speed dials, communication management report, etc., will be printed out.

[0017] Also, operation procedure table 1. Next to such a function that can be selected with two key operations, a function that can be selected with three key operations is written. For example, “Func
tion”, “*” and “1” to display the ECM (Erro
r Correction Mode), that is, the error retransmission function is selected. Below, similarly, functions that can be selected by n times of key operations are sequentially described.

First stage operation procedure table 1. is printed out, information for confirming whether or not to print out the operating procedure chart for the next step, for example, the text “Do you want to print out the next operating procedure chart?” is displayed on the display unit 20. Ru. This will be displayed each time you print out the operating procedure chart for each step.

If the operating procedure cannot be understood from the first stage operating procedure table, for example, by pressing the "YES" key, the second stage operating procedure table 2. as shown in FIG. 2B is displayed. will be printed out. For example, if you want to register a speed dial, enter "Function" here.
”, “1” and “Search key” 3 times, then “01”
It is written that abbreviated numbers such as fax numbers, telephone numbers, and notes such as company names are to be input in sequence.

[0020] Similarly, time setting procedures and other operating procedures are written below. That is, the second-stage operating procedure chart includes the operating procedure indicated by the first-stage operating procedure chart and a part or all of the subsequent operating procedure. Additionally, if you need a step-by-step guide for the next step,
By pressing the "YES" key it will be printed out.

FIG. 3 shows a flowchart illustrating the process of printing out the operation procedure table. First, a screen in a standby state is displayed on the display section 20 (step 31). next,
It is determined whether the operation list button has been pressed, that is, whether the printout start switch for the operation procedure chart has been turned on (step 32). If the operation list button is pressed, then the count value n of the counter N is set to "1" (
Step 33). Then, the first stage operation procedure table 1. (
2A) is printed out (step 34).

Next, confirmation information as to whether or not to print out the operation procedure chart for the next stage is displayed on the display unit 20 (
Step 35). Here, if the operator requires an operation procedure chart for the next stage, he or she presses the "YES" key. next,"
YES” key is pressed (step 36).
) is pressed, the count value n of the counter N is increased by 1 (step 37).

Then, in step 34, the operation procedure table n. will be printed out, followed by step 3.
5 and subsequent processes are performed. "YES" in step 36
If no key is pressed, the operation procedure chart printout process is completed and a standby screen is displayed on the display unit 20.

[0024] In the above embodiment, the case where the operating procedure chart is printed out has been described, but the operating procedure chart may be displayed on the screen using an LCD or the like.

Furthermore, although the above-described embodiments have been described with reference to the case where the present invention is applied to a facsimile machine, the present invention can also be applied to a terminal device such as a digital copying machine.

[0026]

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, the present invention makes it possible to print out or display on the screen the operating procedures of a terminal device having various functions, such as a facsimile machine or a digital copying machine. . Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to easily check the operating procedures for performing various functions, and even if the operating procedures are complicated, they can be checked on the spot without having to refer to the instruction manual each time. This has the effect of improving operability.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a facsimile machine to which a terminal device according to the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an operation procedure table.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating printout processing of an operation procedure table.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Facsimile machine 11 CPU 12 ROM 13 RAM 18 Recording Department 20 Display section 21　Operation section

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A terminal device comprising information storage means and output means for recording or displaying this information, the terminal device being capable of displaying or recording operating procedures of the terminal device.