Abstract: An image pickup apparatus has the capability of easily linking a stored image to another stored image. When an image is taken, link information indicating the linking relationship between the taken image and data to which the taken image is linked is generated. Also provided is a method of controlling such an image pickup apparatus and a storage medium storing a program according to which the image pickup apparatus is controlled.

Abstract: This invention discloses an electronic apparatus for processing language information of plural languages, on which an external memory device is detachably mounted, whereby specific character information stored in the memory device is displayed and desired character information therein can be selected and entered by a selector. A message is displayed at a predetermined timing of processing with an expression corresponding to the language information stored in the memory device. Control information stored in the memory device is utilized to display a function of language information processing activated, for example, at the start of power supply.

Abstract: An electronic dictionary includes a central processing unit which performs retrieval of a first language information and then stores the first language information in a history area. When the first language information and the corresponding second language information are selected and displayed on a display device and the first language information is retrieved, the first language information can be registered in a word memo area by specifying the information read out from history area while taking advantage of a history function, whereby an operator can store desired language information in a memory device without reducing the efficiency of retrieval operations.

Abstract: A method and apparatus which can mutually translate information among a plurality of languages. The kind of first language (source language) which is supplied and the kind of second language (target language) which is generated are independently designated. Information in the source language is supplied. The supplied information in the source language is translated into information in the target language. The information in the target language as a result of the translation is displayed on the display screen. The displayed information in the target language is designated. The designated information in the target language is again translated into information in the source language. When a plurality of information in the target languages as a result of the translation exist, all of them are displayed.

Abstract: An electronic dictionary includes a keyboard for inputting first language information, a first memory in which second language information indicative of a grammatical classification corresponding to the input first language information is stored, a first operator for instructing the outputting of second language information stored in the first memory, a second memory for storing operation information for operating the first operator, a second operator for instructing the outputting of the second language information in an order opposite from the order in which the second language information is instructed to be output by the first operator on the basis of the operation information stored in the second memory, and a controller for searching the first memory to thereby output the second language information corresponding to the first language information input by the keyboard, for sequentially outputting a plurality of second language information corresponding to the first language information in response to th

Abstract: An image recording apparatus capable of recording an image in different color tones and an ink sheet cassette suitable for use in such an image recording apparatus. The image recording apparatus, when used in combination with the ink sheet cassette, is capable of producing clear image in different recording color tones. The recording color tone can be changed by changing, in accordance with the color tone data, the condition of separation of the ink sheet from the recording medium.

Abstract: An electronic dictionary of the type that first language information and corresponding second language information are stored previously, the first language information is searched using the second language information, and the searched language information is outputted in a predetermined format. The electronic dictionary includes a memory for storing as one of the first and second language information a character information and a kana character pronunciation information representative of the pronunciation of the character information, respectively in a predetermined format, a unit for converting an information expressed by a kana character into an information expressed by an alphabetical character, and a controller for converting the kana character pronunciation information representative of the character information stored in the memory into the alphabetical character information by using the conversion unit, upon activation of a predetermined operation unit.

Abstract: A memory card adapted to be removably loaded into electronic equipment comprises a printed circuit board having a memory element mounted thereon and a contact pattern for making an electrical connection with the electronic equipment, a case for accommodating the printed circuit board and having an opening at a position facing the contact pattern of the printed circuit board, and a shutter member for opening and closing the opening.

Abstract: The invention relates to a recording medium holding apparatus to stably fix a recording medium onto which the recording is performed by a recording member by a holding member when the recording medium is used. When the recording medium is not used, the holding member is enclosed into the bottom surface of the main body so as to prevent the holding member from projecting out of the main body and becoming an obstacle. Further, the enclosed holding member is stably fixed to prevent the damage of the apparatus main body due to the vibration or the like.

Abstract: Electronic equipment comprises a store for storing messages, apparatus for processing time information and generating an output at the beginning of each predetermined time period. The messages and time information may be displayed and one of the messages can be selected at random at the start of each time period and displayed with time information in response to the output of the time information processing means, the same message being prevented from being displayed more than once in a time period that is longer than the first mentioned time period.

Abstract: A contact member having one end contacting an electrode of a battery and other end connected to a grounding line disposed on a printed circuit board and a contact portion formed integrally with the contact member and having one end contacting a noise shield plate are disposed in an electronic apparatus having a battery as an electrical power source. This arrangement provides a good electrical shield against noise, and eliminates components such as a lead wire soldered to a grounding line disposed on the printed circuit board, permitting a large reduction in the number of assembly steps, and a reduction of component costs.

Abstract: An electronic device capable of removably mounting a memory card used as an external memory to a printed circuit board having a circuit pattern formed thereon comprises a memory card holder, a guide member which pivots the holder and has a biasing force imparted toward the circuit pattern of the printed circuit board, and locking means for locking the guide member when the guide member is spaced from the circuit pattern of the printed circuit board.

Abstract: There is provided electronic equipment with a printer unit capable of printing on a self-contained first print medium and printing on a second print medium disposed on a desk or the like and means for facilitating the use of the equipment.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus having thereon an external connection device in a freely detachable manner to effect electrical connection with the electrical apparatus which is constructed with an opening and closing device provided on the external connection device and performing opening and closing of a connecting part to realize the electrical connection with the electronic apparatus; a closing device provided on the external connection device and to render the opening and closing device to be in a closed state with respect to the connecting part; and a releasing device provided on the electronic apparatus and to release the opening and closing device from its closed state to render it to be in an open state, when the external connection device is mounted on the electronic apparatus, thereby exposing the connecting part.