An electronic equipment provided with plural function performing elements for
performing various functions, a first control unit, and a second control unit;
wherein the first control unit, in order to perform a function specified by an
operator, issues an instruction to the second control unit to perform a control
operation of at least one of the plurality of function performing elements, and
the second control unit performs the control operation in response to the instruction.
When the electronic equipment is placed in a specific condition, the second control
unit is capable of performing a control operation of a specific function performing
element of the plurality of function performing elements, without an instruction
from the first control unit.
