Most programs check for new mail when you first open them. Your e-mail program may retrieve messages when it sends messages . It is useful to set up the program to send queued messages when it checks for new mail. You can also check for mail manually by clicking an icon or selecting a command under a Pull-Down menu to check mail now. Checking e-mail is a matter of personal preference.
Some people prefer to be connected at all times with e-mail arriving as soon as it is sent.
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