Things You'll Need:
- smart phone
- know how
- e-mail account
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Step 1
You will first need to create a new account in your phone. You can usually find this in your messaging folder.
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Step 2
Open the new account tab and then select Your e-mail provider:
two options:
1. Outlook
2. Other(POP3 / IMAP)
IMAP: Internet message access protocol.
If you are setting up a Yahoo account or Gmail account use option 2.
Click Next -
Step 3
Now you must setup your e-mail.
Enter your name, e-mail address (i.e yourname@yahoo.com).
Uncheck the box: attempt to obtain e-mail settings from the internet.
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Step 4
If you are successful you should see a screen that asks for your username and password. Enter them now.
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Step 5
Next you should see server type:
1. POP3
2. IMAP4
Choose POP3 for Yahoo, Gmail
Choose IMAP4 for AOL accounts
The network will usually be:
1. The Internet
Sometimes you must use a WAP Network.
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Step 6
Next enter the servers. See list of popular servers:
The Gmail servers (Incoming and Outgoing) are:
Incoming: pop.gmail.com (PORT 995)
Outgoing: smtp.gmail.com (PORT 465)
The Yahoo Servers are:
Incoming: pop.mail.yahoo.com (PORT 110)
Outgoing: smtp.mail.yahoo.com (PORT 25)
The AOL Servers are:
Incoming: imap.aol.com (PORT 143)
Outgoing: smtp.aol.com
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Step 7
Next you will be asked about what you would like to download.
i.e Last 3, 5, 7 days or all messages.
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Step 8
Now you will be asked if you want your phone to automatically connect and check for e-mail periodically throughout the day. Choose what you like and click next...
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Step 9
Setup is now complete click finish to begin using your e-mail!
