1. A method of executing a function of an electronic device using fingerprint verification, the method comprising: acquiring a security level of the function to be performed, if the function requires the fingerprint verification; receiving a fingerprint input of a user; determining a count of a number of matching points that exist between the fingerprint input and a prestored fingerprint; and comparing the count of the number of matching points with a minimum number of matching points corresponding to the security level of the function.