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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 20, 1998
Filed:
Mar. 14, 1995
Akira Tozuka, Hamamatsu, JP;
Yamaha Corporation, , JP;
Abstract
An information processing apparatus comprises a plurality of function operating elements for designating execution of a plurality of functions, respectively, and a help operating element for designating display of explanations and/or instructions related to information displayed on the display screen of the display device. A CPU is responsive to operation of the help operating element, for controlling the display device to display explanations and/or instructions related to the information displayed on the display screen. The CPU is further responsive to operation of each of the function operating elements taking place during the display of the explanations and/or instructions responsive to the operation of the help operating element, for controlling the display device to display explanations and/or instructions related to the each function operating element.