hp MicroChaiVM

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hp MicroChaiVM

hp MicroChaiVM, a small-footprint embedded virtual machine for running Java™ applications, allows you to extend the capabilities of your hp Jornada. In addition to running Microsoft Pocket PC applications, you can download on demand and run Java applications that are based on the Mobile Information Device Profile (MIDP) specification. You can download these applications via a GSM network or through a modem connection. With hp MicroChaiVM, your hp Jornada can now run many readily available MIDP applications, which are commonly referred to as MIDlets.

A growing number of GSM service providers offer MIDP-based services. With hp MicroChaiVM, which complies with the public MIDP specification, you can take advantage of the mobile services, games, and messaging options offered by your service provider.

To start hp MicroChaiVM

1.On the Start menu, tap Programs.

2.In the hp Applications folder, tap the hp MicroChaiVM icon.

using hp MicroChaiVM

The Application Manager screen, your interface with hp MicroChaiVM, has the following items in its menu bar:

Options enables you to view the version of hp MicroChaiVM that you are running and to customize hp MicroChaiVM by adjusting the settings of the virtual machine, HTTP proxy, and other display options.

Launch enables you to launch a MIDlet after it is installed.

Install enables you to install a MIDlet suite from a file system or from the Web.

Menu enables you to show, hide, and get information, and update or delete a MIDlet suite.

Your hp Jornada includes a pre-installed a sample MIDlet for you to use as you explore the features of hp MicroChaiVM.

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HP 920 manual using hp MicroChaiVM