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I can't send and receive email

This troubleshooting guide will take you through a number of possible causes to help you find a solution to your problem.

Possible cause 2:

Your mobile phone hasn't been correctly set up for Exchange email: Set up your mobile phone for Exchange email.

List view

1. Find "Accounts"

Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Tap the settings icon.
Tap Cloud and accounts.
Tap Accounts.

2. Create new email account

Tap Add account.
Tap Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.

3. Enter email address

Tap Email address and key in your email address.

4. Enter password

Tap Password and key in the password for your email account.
Tap SIGN IN.

5. Enter domain and username

Tap the field below "Domain\username" and key in the domain and username separated by a "\".

6. Enter server address

Tap the field below "Exchange server" and key in the server address.

7. Turn SSL encryption on or off

Tap Use secure connection (SSL) to turn the function on or off.
Tap Use client certificate to turn the function on or off.
If you turn on the function, tap CLIENT CERTIFICATE and follow the instructions on the screen to install the required certificate.
Tap SIGN IN.

8. Return to the home screen

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.

9. Find "Email"

Slide your finger upwards on the screen.
Tap Samsung.
Tap Email.

10. Turn email notifications on or off

Slide your finger right starting form the left side of the screen.
Tap the settings icon.
Tap Notifications.
Tap the indicator next to the required email account to turn the function on or off.
Tap the Return key.

11. Turn on email synchronisation

Tap the required account.
Tap the indicator next to "Sync account" to turn on the function.

12. Enter account name

Tap Account name.
Key in a name for the email account and tap OK.

13. Select setting for synchronisation during off-peak hours

Tap Sync schedule.
Tap Set sync schedule.
Tap the required setting.

14. Select setting for synchronisation during peak hours

Tap the indicator next to "Peak schedule" to turn on the function and follow the instructions on the screen to select the required settings.
Tap the Return key.

15. Select data types for synchronisation

Tap the required data types to turn synchronisation on or off.

16. Return to the home screen

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
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