an information processing apparatus and method providing a main display for displaying a first operation screen used to perform a first operation and a sub - display separate from the main display for displaying a second operation screen used to perform a second operation . the sub - display is integral with a touch pad pointing device . a processor of the information processing apparatus is programmed to provide notification when the second operation screen is opened or changed . the notification may be selectively provided on the main display such that a user performing touch operation on the sub - display while viewing the main display is notified that the second operation screen has been opened or changed . the notification may be visual , audible or tactile . the second operation may be executed in parallel with the first operation or independently of the first operation . the first operation screen and the second operation screen may be simultaneously displayed .