It is the objective of the present invention to easily change between an
image display application and the viewing of a program for a digital
television, and to improve the usability of the television for operating
an image display application. The display change list for a (channel)
Up/Down key of a remote controller is dynamically altered so that, during
the execution of an image display application, an application screen is
displayed by using the Up/Down key. Further, when a memory card is loaded
immediately after the television is powered on, a display application can
be automatically activated. Furthermore, while a user is watching the
television, the contents of a memory card is displayed on a small window
in one part of the screen, and execution of the image application
controlled by the user. In addition, no icons are displayed while an
important program is on displaying. Moreover, since the same color and
the same arrangement are used for the four function icons as are used for
the four color keys on the remote controller, various processes can be
performed for the image application.