SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING PICTURE INFORMATION

A 2-dimension scanning device scans picture information. When one-page picture information is stored into a page buffer, it is displayed by a display unit. Thereafter, when an operator depresses an abandon key, the picture information is abandoned. When the operator depresses a record key, the picture information is recorded on a recording medium. The picture information is read out and displayed by the display unit, whenever necessary. The picture information is deleted from the recording medium when a delete key is operated. When a recognition key is operated, a retrieval title corresponding to the picture information is recorded on the recording medium.