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sages, such as graphics and audio files, to be sent over the Internet). You can also set e-mail services to:

Disconnect after actions are performed

Check for new mail at specified intervals

Display a message or sound an alarm when new mail arrives

Only display messages from a specified number of recent days

Get message headers only whenever you connect (for full download later)

Get full copies of all messages and decide whether to download attachments when you connect.

The default options represent the settings used by many ISPs. If you are not sure, or you do not have guidance from your ISP, try the default settings.

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