A multifunction machine and a personal authentication method are provided
in which information is exchanged between the multifunction machine and a
memory card by the RF-ID method. The multifunction machine reads
identification information of a user from the memory card through a
wireless wave without contact. The read identification information is
send to a server to inquire whether the user is registered. A personal
information table is obtained from the server, when the user is
authenticated. The personal information table includes a customized menu
and a training menu. The training menu includes setting information when
the customized menu was selected in the immediately previous operation.
The obtained customized menu and setting information of the training menu
are displayed on a panel of the multifunction machine.