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diff --git a/manual/en/sylpheed-2.html b/manual/en/sylpheed-2.html index decc6fc2..4a09bf81 100644 --- a/manual/en/sylpheed-2.html +++ b/manual/en/sylpheed-2.html @@ -14,14 +14,32 @@ <HR> <H2><A NAME="s2">2. Quick-guide to mail setup</A></H2> -<H2><A NAME="ss2.1">2.1 Setup for reading your Unix mailbox in a hurry</A> +<H2><A NAME="ss2.1">2.1 Starting Sylpheed for the first time</A> +</H2> + +<P>When starting Sylpheed for the first time, you will be +guided through the first basic steps of the setup. +First a pop-up window will show up and you will be asked +to define the directory Sylpheed will use to store your +messages and folders. This directory will be created under +your home directory (or under C:\windows\Application Data\Sylpheed +on windows). The default name for this directory is "Mail". +<P> +<P> +<P> +<P>Then the account preferences window shows up. Based on +your configuration (local UNIX mailbox or POP account), +read one of the following sections for the next steps +of the configuration. +<P> +<H2><A NAME="ss2.2">2.2 Setup for reading your Unix mailbox in a hurry</A> </H2> <P> <UL> <LI>In the configuration menu, select "Create new account".</LI> <LI>In the -<A HREF="sylpheed-7.html#Basic">Basic</A> +<A HREF="sylpheed-8.html#Basic">Basic</A> tab, name the account. You can select this account to be the default account ("Usually used").</LI> <LI>Enter your name and e-mail address.</LI> <LI>To select your local unix mailbox, in the Protocol box you select "None (local)".</LI> @@ -33,34 +51,34 @@ Settings in the remaining tabs can usually be left at default values. <P> <P> <P>The -<A HREF="sylpheed-7.html#Receive">Receive</A> +<A HREF="sylpheed-8.html#Receive">Receive</A> tab is not used in this setup, since you are not polling a server, your mail is delivered to you. <P>In the -<A HREF="sylpheed-7.html#Send">Send</A> +<A HREF="sylpheed-8.html#Send">Send</A> tab you can select headers and SMTP authentication. <P> <P> <P> <P>In the -<A HREF="sylpheed-7.html#Compose">Compose</A> +<A HREF="sylpheed-8.html#Compose">Compose</A> tab you can define your signature file. <P> <P> <P> <P>In the -<A HREF="sylpheed-7.html#Advanced">Advanced</A> +<A HREF="sylpheed-8.html#Advanced">Advanced</A> tab you can edit the portnumbers for the servers you will be using. This normally will need no change. <P>This is basically everything you need to start using Sylpheed for local mailboxes. You can select "Message -> receive new mail" or press the <A HREF="sylpheed-17.html#shortcut">shortcut</A> and see if there is new mail! -<H2><A NAME="ss2.2">2.2 Setup for reading POP3 mail in a hurry</A> +<H2><A NAME="ss2.3">2.3 Setup for reading POP3 mail in a hurry</A> </H2> <P> <UL> <LI>In the configuration menu, select "Create new account".</LI> <LI>In the -<A HREF="sylpheed-7.html#Basic">Basic</A> +<A HREF="sylpheed-8.html#Basic">Basic</A> tab, name the account. You can select this account to be the default account ("Usually used").</LI> <LI>Enter your name and e-mail address.</LI> <LI>To check your POP3 mail, in the Protocol box you select "POP3 (normal)".</LI> @@ -72,25 +90,25 @@ Settings in the remaining tabs can usually be left at default values. <P> <P> <P>The -<A HREF="sylpheed-7.html#Receive">Receive</A> +<A HREF="sylpheed-8.html#Receive">Receive</A> tab offers advanced POP3 options. <P> <P> <P> <P>In the -<A HREF="sylpheed-7.html#Send">Send</A> +<A HREF="sylpheed-8.html#Send">Send</A> tab you can select headers and SMTP authentication. <P> <P> <P> <P>In the -<A HREF="sylpheed-7.html#Compose">Compose</A> +<A HREF="sylpheed-8.html#Compose">Compose</A> tab you can define your signature file. <P> <P> <P> <P>In the -<A HREF="sylpheed-7.html#Advanced">Advanced</A> +<A HREF="sylpheed-8.html#Advanced">Advanced</A> tab you can edit the portnumbers for the servers you will be using. This normally will need no change. <P>This is basically everything you need to start using Sylpheed for POP3 mailsystems. You select "Message -> receive new mail" or press the <A HREF="sylpheed-17.html#shortcut">shortcut</A> |