Motorola J2ME manual Select Remove a Contact, Refreshing Your Contact List Manually

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1.Scroll down your contact list until the Skype ID of the contact you want to remove is highlighted.

2.Open the Options menu.

3.Select Remove a Contact.

4.You will be asked if you are sure you want to remove that contact.

5.Select OK.

Refreshing Your Contact List Manually

iSkoot updates your contact list approximately every 10 minutes. However, at any time you can also refresh your list on demand. To update your list manually:

1.Open the Options menu.

2.Click on Refresh Now.

3.Your contact list will update immediately.

Making Skype and SkypeOut calls

To make a call to a Skype contact:

1.Scroll down to the Skype ID of the contact you want to call and click on it, or press your handset’s call button.

2.The following messages will appear:

“Calling <Skype Contact>”

“Call <iSkoot Server number>?”

3.Select YES.

4.You will hear a connection message and the contact’s phone ringing until the person answers the call.

5.Be sure to hang up when the call is completed to ensure that you have disconnected.

To make a SkypeOut call to a saved SkypeOut number:

1.Scroll to the end of the contact list to view your saved SkypeOut phone numbers, and select a number. You can also initiate the call by pressing your handset’s green call button.

2.The following messages will appear:

“Calling <SkypeOut contact>”

“Call <iSkoot Server number>?”

3.Select YES.

4.You will hear a connection message and the contact’s phone ringing until the person answers the call.

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Motorola J2ME manual Select Remove a Contact, Refreshing Your Contact List Manually, Click on Refresh Now

J2ME specifications

Motorola J2ME, or Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition, is a technology platform designed to enable Java applications to run on mobile devices. As a significant pivot in mobile software development, J2ME emerged in the early 2000s, enhancing the capabilities of mobile phones by allowing them to run sophisticated applications. Motorola, being one of the early adopters, played a crucial role in popularizing J2ME across its device lineup.

One of the standout features of J2ME is its portability. J2ME applications, commonly packaged as MIDlets, can run on any device that supports the Java ME framework, making them universally compatible across a wide spectrum of mobile devices. This portability allows developers to create applications once and deploy them across multiple devices without extensive modifications.

Another key technology characteristic of J2ME is its modular architecture, which includes configurations and profiles. The configuration layer defines the underlying hardware and operating environment. For example, the Connected Limited Device Configuration (CLDC) is designed for resource-constrained devices, while the Mobile Information Device Profile (MIDP) provides the standard APIs and user interface components for mobile applications. This structure enables developers to create applications optimized for various device specifications.

J2ME also introduces a range of APIs that enhance the functionality and user experience of mobile applications. These APIs allow access to networking, user interface elements, and local storage. The game API, for instance, provides a framework for building mobile games, while the multimedia API enables applications to incorporate sound and video, taking advantage of the improved capabilities of mobile handsets.

Additionally, J2ME emphasizes security, an essential aspect of mobile applications. Through a security model that includes permission settings and secure data transmission, J2ME ensures that applications can safely interact with users' data and device resources without compromising security.

Despite the evolution of mobile operating systems and the decline of J2ME in favor of more advanced platforms, its legacy continues to influence mobile application development. The principles of portability, modularity, and security established by J2ME laid the groundwork for future advancements and paved the way for the rich ecosystem of today's mobile applications. Motorola's commitment to J2ME reflects a pivotal moment in mobile technology, highlighting the importance of innovation in connecting and enhancing user experiences.