Embodiments of the present invention include an apparatus to selectively provide information within a device to enable the device to perform a function. The apparatus comprises a generator unit to generate information for the device to perform the function, a receiver unit to receive information from a source and provide the received information for the device, and a storage unit. The storage unit selectively stores the information from the generator unit and the receiver unit for use by the device in accordance with an information selection signal and a mode signal indicating entry of the device into a particular device mode. Information from the receiver unit is stored in the storage unit in response to availability of information from the receiver unit and the mode signal indicating entry of the device into the particular device mode.