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Abstract

A portable information processing apparatus includes a first member provided with an information display unit and a second member provided with an information input unit. The first member has an outer surface for exposing the information display unit, and the second member has an outer surface for exposing the information input unit. A hinge member pivotally connects the first and second members with each other so that the first and second members are pivotable between: (i) a portable position in which the first and second members overlap each such that the outer surface of the first member and the outer surface of the second member oppose each other, and (ii) an open position in which the outer surface of the first member and the outer surface of the second member are moved away from each other so as to separate the first and second members from each other. A photographing unit performs a photographing operation and an exposed portion protecting member protects an exposed portion of the information input unit when the information processing apparatus is placed on a plain surface with the outer surface of the second member facing the plain surface. The information display unit provided in the first member includes a display for displaying photographic image information obtained by the photographing unit, and the information input unit provided in the second member includes at least one of: (i) a photographic conditions setting device for setting various photographing conditions of the photographing unit, and (ii) a shutter release device for controlling a shutter of the photographing unit.

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First Claim