Apparatus and method for providing memo function

A method of providing a memo function of an electronic device, the method comprising:

• sensing a detachment of an electronic pen from a slot of the electronic device when a display is in an OFF-state;
• activating an input function of the electronic pen;
• obtaining a stroke input by the electronic pen;
• outputting a memo screen on the display based on the stroke input;
• sensing a memo termination event;
• and
• changing a screen output on the display in response to the memo termination event.

A non-transitory computer-readable recording medium with instructions thereon, the instructions, when executed by an electronic device, causing the electronic device to perform:

• sensing a detachment of an electronic pen from a slot of the electronic device when a display of the electronic device is in an OFF-state;
• activating an input function of the electronic pen;
• obtaining a stroke input by the electronic pen;
• outputting a memo screen on the display based on the stroke input;
• sensing a memo termination event;
• and
• changing a screen output on the display in response to the memo termination event.