Electronic device having memory card detachment/attachment recognition function and method therefor

Abstract

An electronic device with a memory card detachment/attachment recognition function and method therefor is provided. The inventive electronic device and method can protect data in a memory card and preventing a malfunctioning by recognizing a detachment/attachment of the memory card that may occur due to an opening of the memory cover. The inventive electronic device comprises a memory card that is detachable/attachable from/to the electronic device, a cover for protecting the memory card, a cover opening signal generator for generating a cover opening signal when the cover is open, and a controller for judging whether the memory card is detached or attached and controlling a connection to the memory card based on the cover opening signal from the cover opening signal generator and the judgment result.

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