2. Automatic Configuration Obviously the easiest way to configure your phone is to do it automatically. Many operators and device manufacturers will let you do just that with configurators, which are basically wizards that ask you for various details, and then configure your phone for you over the air. However, they don’t always work, not all devices or network operators support this service, and the configurator may not work in your country. As such, check with your network to see if such a configurator exists. 2.1 Network operator configurators Your network operator may provide a configurator for you. If they do, note that some will be offering their own email solution (e.g. T-Mobile’s Instant Email, or Vodafone’s Vodafone Mail). These are services specific to the operator. They either cost you money as a value-add, or restrict you to email from the network operator’s own email server. They are not generic email solutions, and may not let you connect to an email server of your choice (such as your home or work email account). Obviously you can use these if you wish, but just be aware of the limitations/costs imposed. In contrasts, this HowTo is all about how to set up your mobile phone for any email account that you already have. 2.2 Handset manufacturers’ configurators Many of the handset manufacturers offer their own configurators, not all of which will work with your network operator/phone combination. Try them first, though, because automatic conguration is always easier than manual! Some useful places to visit include:

• Motorola (annoyingly, you must register with them first)
• Nokia
• Siemens
• SonyEricsson

Other manufacturers offer more limited/harder to find information, so check your manual for any web addresses given there. < < Table of ContentsNext >>