To configure your computer running Mozilla Thunderbird 1.5, follow the step-by-step procedure below.
Close any programs you have open.
Locate theThunderbirdicon on the dock.
Click theThunderbirdicon to launch the program.
Locate theToolsmenu once Thunderbird has finished loading.
Click theToolsmenu then clickAccount Settings...
The Account Settings dialog box will appear.
Click theAdd Account...on the left hand side.
The Thunderbird New Account Setup wizard will begin.NOTE:This wizard will appear on launch if no account has been created in Thunderbird.
SelectEmail accountand clickContinue.
The Identity window will appear.
Type your name in theYour Namefield followed by yourEmail Address. ClickContinue. The Server Information window will appear.
SelectPOPfor the type of incoming server. In theIncoming Mail Serverfield typepop.hotkey.net.aufollowed bymail.hotkey.net.auin theOutgoing Mail Serverfield. ClickContinue.
The User Names window will appear.
Type your complete email address in theIncoming User Namefield and clickContinue.
The Account Name window will appear.
Type Hotkey E-mail in theAccount Namefield and clickContinue.
The Congratulations! dialog will appear.
ClickDone.
The main Thunderbird window will appear.
Click theToolsMenu then clickAccount Settings...
The Account Settings dialog box will appear.
HighlightOutgoing Server (SMTP), then highlightusername - mail.hotkey.net.au, clickEdit.
The outgoing mail server settings will appear.
UntickUse name and passwordbox underSecurity and Authentication. ClickOK.
The Account Settings dialog box will appear again.
ClickOK.
Mozilla Thunderbird is now configured and ready for use.
ClickGet Mailto check for new messages.
The following screen will appear the first time you get mail to request a password.
Type in your password and clickUse Password Manager to remember this passwordfor Thunderbird to store the password.
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