14.1 Using Java
MIDlets are Java applications such as games and tools that can run on mobile devices, while a MIDlet suite is a collection of one or more MIDlets. The Java program lets you download, install and manage MIDlets or MIDlet suites on your device. Your device supports Java 2 Micro Edition, J2ME.
To open the Java program:
Tap Start > Programs > Java.
Installing and Launching MIDlets or MIDlet Suites
There are two ways to install a MIDlet or MIDlet suite.
To download and install via Internet Explorer Mobile:
1.On the Java screen, tap Menu > Install > Browser to open Internet Explorer Mobile.
2.Locate the MIDlet/MIDlet suite while connected to the Internet.
3.Select the MIDlet/MIDlet suite to download.
4.Information about the MIDlet/MIDlet suite is then displayed. Tap Continue.
5.Confirm to start downloading.
6.When finished, tap OK.
To install from your device:
You can copy MIDlets or MIDlet suites from the PC to your device using the USB sync cable, infrared, or Bluetooth connection. Copy them to the root folder or any subfolder on your device.
1.On the Java screen, tap Menu > Install > Local Files. The program then searches for MIDlets or MIDlet suites on your device and displays them in a list.
2.From the list, tap the MIDlet/MIDlet suite that you want to install.
3.Confirm to start the installation.
4.When finished, tap OK.
To run a MIDlet or MIDlet suite:
Do one of the following:
After installation of the MIDlet/MIDlet suite is complete, select Run and tap OK.
On the Java screen, open the folder that contains the MIDlet/MIDlet suite. Select the MIDlet/MIDlet suite and then tap Launch.
To stop running a MIDlet or MIDlet suite:
Tap Exit or Quit on the MIDlet’s or MIDlet suite’s screen or menu.
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