Abstract: A sliding and swing type portable terminal that includes a first housing, and a second housing that slides in a transverse direction of the first housing and then swings to be aligned in a lengthwise direction of the first housing. Each of the sliding and swinging operations exposes a different set of keys, which enable different multimedia operation modes.

Abstract: A portable digital communication apparatus includes a first housing; a second housing; a dual-axis hinge member connected to the first housing in such a manner that it can rotate about a first hinge axis and connected to the second housing in such a manner that it can rotate about a second hinge axis which is parallel to the first hinge axis to rotatably connect the first and second housings to each other; at least one coupler for connecting the dual-axis hinge member on the first and second housings; and at least one retainer positioned on the dual-axis hinge member to maintain a retaining position.