To set up the built-in mail program, "Mail," specifically version 3.2, follow the steps listed below;
1. Upon opening Mail for the first time, you will be prompted to configure it to retrieve your e-mail.
2. You will be prompted for some general information about your e-mail.
* Enter your full name in the "Full Name" field.
* Enter your e-mail address in the "Email Address" field.
* Enter the password for your account in the "Password" field.
* For more detailed information about each of these fields, click on the "?" button in the lower-left corner of this window.
3. You will be prompted for information regarding the retrieval of new mail..
* Select "POP" as your "Account Type."
* Enter whatever you would like to for "Description."
* Enter "pop.example.com" in the "Incoming Mail Server" field.
* Enter your login name in the "User Name" field. Note that for this purpose, your login name should be in lower-case.
* Enter the password associated with your account in the "Password" field.
* For more detailed information about each of these fields, click on the "?" button in the lower-left corner of this window.
4. The use of Secure Socket Layer (SSL) is recommended when available.
5. You will be prompted for information regarding the sending of outbound mail.
* Enter "mail.example.com" in the "Outgoing Mail Server" field.
* Check the box labeled "Use Authentication."
* Enter your login name in the "User Name" field. Note that for this purpose, your login name should be in lower-case.
* Enter the password associated with your account in the "Password" field.
* For more detailed information about each of these fields, click on the "?" button in the lower-left corner of this window.
6. The use of Secure Socket Layer (SSL) is recommended when available.
7. You will be prompted to confirm your mail server settings. Please double-check the following values:
* Incoming Mail Server should display "mail.example.com" with SSL on.
* Outgoing Mail Server should display "mail.example.com" with SSL on.
