| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a multi-function apparatus not permitting a log-out operation of a user in a basic operation setting mode. <P>SOLUTION: The multi-function apparatus includes: an authentication information acquiring unit which uses an authentication information inputting unit to acquire authentication information on a user desiring to use the functions; a use restriction unit which determines whether the user desiring to use the functions has use authority on the basis of the acquired authentication information, and permits using the functions on condition of determining that the user has the use authority; a mode control means which acquires operation information formed by the user and changes a mode of the multi-function apparatus to a basic operation setting mode, when the operation information is accompanied with basic operation setting of the multi-function apparatus; and a log-out control unit which maintains the functions so as to be used by prohibiting a log-out process, when the multi-function apparatus is in the basic operation setting mode at detection of the log-out operation of the user. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT |
