Method and apparatus for displaying effective keys

摘要

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for displaying information corresponding to effective keys for changing the operation mode of a camcorder on the screen of the camcorder. The apparatus of the present invention includes a control circuit which checks present key signals input to the camcorder, determines whether the key signal can be operated to change operation from a present operating mode to a next operating mode, and displays information representing all of the effective keys which may be operated to change the operation mode of the camcorder from the present play mode on an electronic viewfinder and/or a monitor when the input key signal corresponds to a function which cannot proceed the present operating mode. Accordingly, the present invention provides the convenience of user's operation by displaying effective keys capable of proceeding from a present operating mode to a next operating mode.