Patent ID: 8255581
Filing Date: 2012-08-28
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. An electronic device comprising: a component to provide a primary functionality of the electronic device and a secondary functionality of the electronic device; a physical switch for a user to switch the electronic device between a first mode and a second mode; and, logic to, when the electronic device is connected to a host computing device, expose the primary functionality of the electronic device to the host computing device when the electronic device is in the first mode via the physical switch, and expose the secondary functionality of the electronic device to the host computing device when the electronic device is in the second mode via the physical switch, wherein in the second mode, the secondary functionality of the electronic device comprises the electronic device acting as a removable storage device having a file stored thereon, and wherein the file contains one or more of: diagnostic information regarding the electronic device; configuration information regarding the primary functionality of the electronic device; a menu of options for selection by a user at the host computing device; and, output information regarding the electronic device for viewing by the user.