1. A list search method, operable in a processor within a mobile terminal, the method comprising: displaying a list area on a display screen of a display unit, the list area including at least a part of at least one list; receiving an input signal for searching a specific list of the at least one list; and in response to the received input signal, displaying a plurality of search areas, each of which including an index group having at least one index for searching the specific list, on the display screen with the at least part of at least one list displayed thereon.