System and method to initialize a multiple function device in the event of an error within the initialization algorithm (s)

An apparatus for booting up a multiple function device, the apparatus comprises:

• processing module;
• read only memory;
• and
• memory, wherein the processing module functions to:
• determine a configuration state of the multiple function device;
• select one of a plurality of functional modes based on the configuration state;
• access memory of the multiple function handheld device to retrieve a functional algorithm corresponding to the one of the plurality of functional modes;
• determine whether the functional algorithm is executable;
• determine whether the multiple function device is operably coupled to a host, when the functional algorithm is not executable;
• download the functional algorithm from the host, when the multiple function device is operable coupled to the host;
• and
• execute the functional algorithm.