Motorola J2ME manual Changing Your Online Status

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For example, the following reflects two contacts online out of a total of 6 contacts:

Contacts (2/6)

iSkoot identifies your contacts by their full names, if available. If a contact’s full name is not available, he or she will be listed by Skype ID instead. Your contacts are listed in the following order:

Skype Contacts currently online (sorted alphabetically)

Skype Contacts who are offline (sorted alphabetically)

SkypeOut Contacts (telephone numbers)

Note: While your contacts are listed by full name when possible, iSkoot does offer you the ability to view the Skype names of your contacts as well. To see the Skype ID of a contact:

1.Scroll down your contact list until the contact’s name is highlighted.

2.Open the Options menu.

3.Select View Profile.

A box with the Skype ID of the contact will appear. To exit this screen, click OK.

You can also navigate each of these lists separately by opening your Options menu and selecting Set View. You have the option to view:

All – your entire contact list, including online, offline and SkypeOut contacts

Online - people who are logged into Skype

Offline - people who are not logged in

SkypeOut contacts

Changing Your Online Status

iSkoot also lets you choose your online status, so your contacts know whether or not you are available to talk. When you log in for the first time, you will automatically have the status “online.” To change your online status:

1.Go to the Options menu.

2.Select Change Status.

3.You will see your current status in a pull down menu

4.Open the pull down menu, and the following submenu appear:

Online

Away

Not available

Invisible

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Motorola J2ME manual Changing Your Online Status

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.