Mobile terminal and operating method for the same

An operating method of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of: unlocking a screen; obtaining user′s biometric recognition information through a camera or a sensing unit; comparing the obtained biometric recognition information with pre-stored authentication information; and when the obtained biometric recognition information is different from the pre-stored authentication information, switching into a first mode for restricting an access to predetermined contents among entire contents. Accordingly, without additional manipulation, a privacy protection function may be performed conveniently and during an operation, by distinguishing a user, an access to predetermined contents may be restricted partially. Accordingly, user convenience is improved.