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4. Under Device Settings, click Server Settings.

5. If you are using an account that is already configured on your handheld, the

account information will already be entered. If not, enter the following:

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Incoming Mail Server: Enter the name of your incoming (POP) mail server,

such as pop.mail.yahoo.com.

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Incoming Mail Server Port Number: The default is 110 for POP and 143 for

IMAP servers respectively. If you are not sure about the correct port number,

check with your mail server administrator.

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Whether this account requires APOP authentication (POP accounts only):

Selecting this check box encrypts your username and password when

traveling over the network. Some services require APOP to work properly,

while others do not work properly if APOP is used. If you aren’t sure if your

ISP or web e-mail provider supports APOP, check with your e-mail provider.

See “Adding APOP to an account” later in this chapter.

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Outgoing Mail Server: Enter the name of your outgoing (SMTP) mail server,

such as smtp.mail.yahoo.com.

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Outgoing Mail Server Port Number: The default is 25, the port number most

SMTP servers use. If you are not sure about the correct port number, check

with your mail server administrator.

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Whether this account requires ESMTP authentication: Select this option if the

outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication. Check with your system

Enter the username you use to access your e-mail. This is

generally the part of your e-mail address appearing before

the @ symbol; it is usually not your entire e-mail address.

Password

Enter the password for this account.

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