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Set up a POP3/IMAP4 e-mail account
You need to set up an e-mail account that you have with an Internet service
provider (ISP) or an account that you access using a VPN server connection
(typically a work account) before you can send and receive e-mail.
1. On the Home screen, select Start > Messaging > New Account.
2. In Your e-mail provider, select Other (POP3/IMAP) and select Next.
3. In Your name, enter your display name for e-mail messages.
4. In E-mail address, enter the e-mail address for this account.
5. Select Attempt to obtain e-mail settings from the Internet and
select Next
.
Auto configuration attempts to download necessary e-mail server settings
so that you do not need to enter them manually. If the account is set up
successfully, you will be prompted to send and receive e-mail.
If Auto configuration is unsuccessful or you have an account you access
using a VPN server connection, contact your ISP or network administrator
for the following information and enter it manually:
Setting Description
User name Enter the user name assigned to you by your ISP or network
administrator. This is often the first part of your e-mail address, which
appears before the at sign (@).
Password Choose a strong password. You have the option to save your password
so you do not need to enter it each time you connect to your e-mail
server.
Domain Not required for an account with an ISP. May be required for a work
account.
Server type Select POP3 or IMAP4.
Account name Enter a unique name for the account, such as “Work” or “Home.” This
name cannot be changed later.
Network Enter the type of network your e-mail server connects to.
Incoming server Enter the name of your e-mail server (POP3 or IMAP4).
Require SSL
connection
Select this to ensure you always receive e-mail for this account using
an SSL connection. This enables you to receive personal information
more securely. Please note that if you select this and your ISP does not
support an SSL connection, you will not be able to connect to receive
e-mail.