Chris Searle

To add a .mac mail account to a P990i.

With the flap open:

First - get to the correct configuration:

1. go to Control Panel
2. then Messaging
3. then E-Mail Accounts
4. then the New Button

Now - fill out

Basic Tab
Account Name: mac
Your Name: Your full name
Email Address: Your .mac email address
Connection Type: IMAP

Inbox Tab
Incoming Server Address: mail.mac.com
Username: Your .mac account name
Password: Your .mac account password

Outbox Tab
Outgoing server address: smtp.mac.com
Use SMTP auth: checked
Use Inbox login details: checked

Now - we need SMTP to be secure. Take the E-Mail account menu > Advanced option (menu at the top of the screen)

Outgoing tab
Secure Connection: TLS
Outgoing port: 25

Finally Save, Save and then Done.

Now .mac mail should be available in your messages app.

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