In an image reading apparatus that is capable of reading a transparent original and a reflective original, a navigation sheet on which the content of transparent-original read processing has been entered and a film guide holding a transparent original are placed on an original table, and the navigation sheet is read first to recognize the content thereof. The SRAM device also includes a word line associated with at least one row, the word line operable to control access to cells in the row for both read and write. High quality material is routinely and consistently produced with reduced cycle time. The data compressor compresses input data so as to obtain compressed data. The first sliding surface may slide along the second sliding surface relative to the second brake element when the elevator car moves with the upward motion.