A multifunction apparatus according to the present invention transmits an
electromagnetic wave signal to a memory card carried by a user who enters
a detection area, scans identification information of the user for user
authentication, and starts a warm-up operation immediately after the
authentication. Accordingly, the time period spent by the user starting
from the user's arrival at the multifunction apparatus until the
completion of the warm-up operation is shortened. In addition, the
multifunction apparatus determines whether the user remains in the
detection area after a job is completed, and transitions from a normal
mode to an energy-save mode when it is determined that the user is not
remaining in the detection area, the normal mode being in a state where
sufficient electrical power is supplied for a job execution, the
energy-save mode being in a state where the power supply is decreased
compared to the normal mode.