In an electro-optical device for performing image display using an n-bit
(where n is a natural number, n.gtoreq.2) digital image signal, n.times.m
(where m is a natural number) volatile memory circuits, and n.times.k
(where k is a natural number) non-volatile memory circuits are contained
in every one pixel. The electro-optical device has a function for storing
m frame portions of the digital image signal in the volatile memory
circuits, and k frame portions of the digital image signal in the
non-volatile memory circuits. By performing display of a static image in
accordance with repeatedly reading out, for each frame, the digital image
signal stored once in the memory circuits and performing display, drive
of a source signal line driver circuit can be stopped during that period.
Further, a digital image signal stored in the non-volatile memory
circuits is stored even after a power source is cut off, and therefore
display is possible immediately when the power source is next turned on.