Abstract: An information processing apparatus (e.g., an electronic camera) prevents loss of an opportunity to take a picture. When shooting is completed and if a pen input setting switch is in an ON-state, the image which was photographed is displayed on a display (e.g., an LCD) for a predetermined period of time. If predetermined input is executed from the touch tablet, for example, during the predetermined period of time, a controller (e.g., a CPU) shifts to pen input mode and accepts input such as memo information. If the pen input mode setting switch is in an OFF-state, the controller causes the image currently being input to be displayed immediately after shooting. Thus, the loss of a picture taking opportunity is prevented. Various selectors other than a pen input setting switch can be used to control whether memo input is enabled or immediate shooting is enabled.