Abstract: A multiple mode electronic device (102) and a method for indicating a remaining battery capacity level are disclosed. The method includes commencing operation using a first operation mode and determining a first remaining battery capacity level (504). The first remaining battery capacity level is displayed (506) using a remaining battery capacity status indicator (304). On commencing a second operation mode (508), a corresponding second remaining battery capacity level is determined (510). The remaining battery capacity status level is displayed (512) by visually altering the remaining battery capacity status indicator without altering the display of the first remaining battery capacity level.

Abstract: An electronic device (100, 200) contains a first joystick mechanism (114) and a second joystick mechanism (112), each joystick mechanism (112, 114) extending outside of substantially opposed outer surfaces (403, 414) of the electronic device's casing. When a directional mechanical force is applied to one joystick mechanism (112, 114), at least one of a plurality of switches (410) may be engaged. The joystick mechanisms (112, 114) are electrically coupled, and each mechanism will provide the same functionality. The joystick mechanisms (112, 114) may be further mechanically coupled, whereby applying a directional mechanical force on one joystick mechanism will move the other joystick mechanism in the opposite direction. Additionally, the joystick mechanisms (112, 114 or 1002, 1004) may contain a sensor (416) capacitvely coupled to a conductive end cap (404, 405) to detect from which side of the electronic device (100, 200) a joystick mechanism is being moved.