Electronic device provided with theft prevention function, and method for preventing theft of electronic devices

摘要

An electronic device includes a memory storing a first lock release code, a comparing portion comparing the first lock release code with a second lock release code that is input with an input device, a controlling portion permitting the electronic device to operate normally if the comparing portion finds that the first lock release code matches the second lock release code, and a restricting portion restricting an acceptance of an input of the second lock release code after input attempts have been made a predetermined number of times if the comparing portion finds that the first lock release code does not match the second lock release code.