Device with a display and control unit

The invention relates to a device (1) with a display and control unit. The display and control unit comprises a display (2) to the edge of which four operating elements (301, 302, 303, 304) are arranged. In this case, an actuating element above the display (2), an actuating element below the display (2), an operating element to the right of the display (2) and an operating element to the left of the display (2) is arranged. This provides a centrally located around the display (2) arranged in operation of the device (1) together. According to the invention the actuation of the actuating elements (301, 302, 303, 304) coupled to a corresponding display of a menu structure or a list of applications (AP1, AP2, ..., APN) on the display (2). In this case, by actuating the upper and lower actuating element (301, 302) through a corresponding list in a hierarchical level of the menu structure, and between on the device (1) running applications (AP1, AP2, ..., APN) changed. Through the right and left actuating element (303, 304) are made possible change from one hierarchy level to another hierarchical level of the menu structure or the display of detailed information on applications (AP1, AP2, ..., APN). The device of the invention can be used in any technical fields. In particular, the device may be a portable device such. As a bracelet device or a cell phone can be. Similarly, the device can be a controller for a building or for an automation system or for a power generation and / or power distribution system.