FUNCTION SETTING METHOD

摘要

A method of setting function includes first to fourth steps. The first step connects a recording medium to a first electrical apparatus having an optional function either disabled or temporarily enabled, the recording medium containing license information to enable the optional function. The second step allows first electrical apparatus to authenticate the license information. The third step, subsequent to the second step, enables the optional function of the first electrical apparatus. The fourth step, subsequent to the third step, records the optional function as having been authenticated in the license information.

主权项

1. A method of setting function, comprising:
a first step of connecting a first recording medium to a first electrical apparatus having an optional function either disabled or temporarily enabled, the first recording medium containing license information to enable the optional function; a second step of allowing the first electrical apparatus to authenticate the license information; a third step, subsequent to the second step, of enabling the optional function of the first electrical apparatus; and a fourth step, subsequent to the third step, of recording the optional function as having been authenticated in the license information, wherein, in the second step, the first electrical apparatus verifies individual identification information recorded in the first recording medium by comparing it with media identification information contained in the license information.