OPERATION EXPLAINING METHOD AND OPERATION EXPLAINING APPLIANCE

摘要

PPROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an operation explanation method capable of explaining a user of the operation of equipment in an easy to understand manner when an image including a movable part and an operation lever for operating in moving the movable part are displayed on a display device. PSOLUTION: The user can easily confirm a position of the operation lever and an operation direction of the operation lever as the operation lever is displayed in a display format of blinking its peripheral area and an operation direction for operating the operation lever is shown near the operation lever. In addition, as images if the movable part moved in relation to a main body of the appliance by operating the operation lever and the operation lever are displayed on the display device the user can confirm the situation of the appliance in moving the movable part by operating the selected operation lever. Thus, operation in moving the movable part by operating the operation lever and status of appliance of which movable part is moved can be explained to the user in an easily understandable manner. PCOPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI