ELECTRONIC TIMEPIECE

CPU determines a selected mode by referring to RAM based on programs stored in ROM. When the mode is a function needing continuous visual recognition and the function is executed, marks representing functions set t o ON are turned off. When a notification is needed in operating a function set to ON, a mark indicating the notification is turned ON on displaying means. The invention provides, in one embodiment, an electronic timepiece having a display device providing a different visual display for a plurality of functions: control means for controlling the display device such that when a given function requiring continuous display is selected but is not executed, displays associated with other functions are enabled. When the given function is selected and executed, displays associated with other functions are disabled so that only the display associated with the given function is provided on the display device.