| 摘要 |
Method and apparatus for unlocking a portable multimedia player are provided. Method of unlocking a portable multimedia player having a display unit and a plurality of direction keys, includes: outputting a maze background image on the display unit; a user inputting a maze path by using the direction keys; determining whether or not the input maze path matches a maze path preset by the user; and if the determination result indicates that the maze paths match, unlocking the portable multimedia player. The method and apparatus for unlocking a portable multimedia player use a visual maze, thereby aiding user's memory, reducing the key inputs needed, and thus increasing user convenience compared to the conventional method using a password. Also, a user input unit according to the apparatus needs only a direction key and a confirm key, thereby reducing the size and cost compared to the conventional input unit including numeric keys.
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