The method of operating an image display apparatus and image display apparatus

The present invention relates to an image display apparatus method of operation and an image display apparatus. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method for operating an image display apparatus using a remote controller, and comprising the steps of: a first pointer displaying area of ​​the display; moving the pointer coordinate information received from the remote controller; based on the movement coordinate information, when a first region does not overlap with an indicator of the display, the image restoration using pre-stored first region; a second area for storing image; and displaying an indicator in the second region. This allows the remote indicator can be easily displayed.