DISPLAY CONTROL APPARATUS, AND CONTROL METHOD AND PROGRAM THEREFOR

摘要

A display control apparatus including an external connection terminal 11 that outputs video signals and a touch panel-type LCD panel 9, which checks a state of connection of an AV cable to the external connection terminal 11 with a cable connection detection circuit 13. When an external monitor is not connected, the apparatus functions in a touch panel mode that causes the touch panel-type LCD 9 to function as a touch panel, and when an external monitor is connected, the apparatus causes the touch panel-type LCD panel 9 to function as a touch pad.