<p>An IC-card reader includes a body. A first device is operative for detecting that an IC card is moved into the body. A second device is operative for reading out first data from the IC card, and for processing the first data into second data. A third device is operative for indicating information represented by the second data. The second device and the third device are activated when the first device detects that the IC card is moved into the body. <IMAGE></p>
