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Select Service> Options from the command bar. Drag the dialog to
show the right edge so that you can configure e-mail.
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Select "Add..." (Note 1)
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In the "Service Type" list, select POP3 Mail or IMAP4 Mail.
(POP3 is the most common mail protocol for ISPs). Enter a unique
name for the e-mail service in the "Service name" field. This name
cannot be changed later.
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Select "OK".
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The Mail Service Setup wizard appears after you add a service. If
you are adjusting the settings of an existing service, select Service>
Options, select the service you want to modify, and then select-
Properties. In the Service Definition dialog box, complete the fol-
lowing entries as needed:
– Connection: Select the name of the connection you created to
connect to the mail server. If you are receiving e-mail through a
network (Ethernet) connection, select Network Connection. If
you want Inbox to use your current connection, select (none). If
you have not created a connection, select Create new connec-
tion. Double-tap the "Make new Connection" icon, and follow
the instructions in the wizard. When finished, select Inbox on
the Taskbar and continue setting up the Inbox.
– POP3 Host (POP3 only): Enter the name of the mail server you
use to receive and send messages.
– Server (IMPA4 only): Enter the name of the mail server you
use to receive and send messages.
– User ID: Enter the user name or mailbox ID assigned to you.
– Password: Enter the password you use to access this mail
account. If you do not want to be prompted to enter the pass-
word each time you connect, select "Save password".
– Domain (Windows NT): Enter your Windows NT domain
name. This name is required only when connecting to networks,
such as a corporate network, that use Windows NT domain
security. This is not required for most ISP accounts. If you have
trouble connecting, try clearing this box.
– SMTP Host: If your mail service uses a separate server for
SMTP, enter the name in the box. If you're setting up a POP3
Mail service with an ISP, the ISP must use an SMTP mail gate-
way.
– Return Address: By default, the return address is set to
username@POP3host or username@Servername. This
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