Mobile terminal and operation control method using back cover touch thereof

PURPOSE: A portable terminal and an operation control method using the same are provided to control various operations of the portable terminal. CONSTITUTION: A memory(160) stores information related to a location in which a hand locates on a rear cover. When a touch input is sensed in the rear surface cover, a control unit(180) controls the execution of a specific function using information mapped on the corresponding touch location. The specific function includes an application, content, a web, a camera, an SMS(Short Message Service), and a playback function. The mapped information executes a scroll mode, a mode search mode, and a rear cover location display mode. [Reference numerals] (110) Wireless communication unit; (111) Broadcasting reception module; (112) Mobile communication module; (113) Wireless Internet module; (114) Local area communication module; (115) Location information module; (120) A/V input unit; (121) Camera; (122) Microphone; (130) User input unit; (140) Sensing unit; (150) Output unit; (151) Display unit; (152) Sound output module; (153) Alarm unit; (160) Memory; (170) Interface unit; (180) Control unit; (181) Multimedia module; (190) Power supplying unit