Knowledge base
- Basic video training for The Grid 2
- Contacts in The Grid 2
- Using The Grid 2 and a tablet as a dedicated communication aid
- Free email account for Grid 2
- File location placeholders in The Grid 2
- XML Schema for The Grid 2
- Where are my The Grid 2 Users stored?
- What is the Program Control workspace in The Grid 2
- What is the minimum specification for The Grid 2?
- What is compatibility mode in The Grid 2?
- Using the Grid 2 Importer
- Using symbols with typing in The Grid 2
- Using more than one picture library in The Grid 2
- Using Abbreviation Expansion in The Grid 2
- The Grid 2 Workspaces
- The Grid 2 web browser improvements – v.2.3
- The Grid 2 picture editor
- The Grid 2 DVD player
- Sony Ericsson phones with The Grid 2
- Sharing The Grid 2 Users over a network
- Send an instant SMS from The Grid 2
- Saved Phrases in The Grid 2
- Run programs from The Grid 2
- Reports in The Grid 2
- Release notes for The Grid 2
- Prediction in The Grid 2
- Prediction cells in The Grid 2
- Playing music files using the music player workspace in The Grid 2
- Picture viewer in The Grid 2
- Notes on The Grid 2 Importer
- New Switch options for The Grid 2 2.7 update
- Moving and resizing cells in The Grid 2
- How many rows, column and cells can I have in The Grid 2?
- The Grid 2 Grid Explorer and your Users
- Environment Control Workspace in The Grid 2
- Display options in The Grid 2 update 2.7
- Contacts in The Grid 2
- Common on-screen keyboard cells in The Grid 2
- Auto content cells in The Grid 2
Free email account for Grid 2
To use the email feature in The Grid 2 you need a POP3 email account. If you do not have one, here are instructions for getting one online.
Register for an account
The website that provides free POP3 access is called Lavabit.
- Go to https://lavabit.com/apps/register (this will open in a new browser window).
- Select a username and password. Write these down because you will need to enter them into The Grid 2.
- Enter the username and password on the registration form, along with the verification code.
- Click Next and select the Basic Account.
- You can now close the Lavabit browser window
Configure the email settings in The Grid 2
You can now enter the settings into The Grid 2. To access the email settings:
- Select Edit > User Settings from the menu.
- Select the Workspaces > Email category.
- Enter the settings below.
Receiving email:
- Host: lavabit.com
- Username: [the username you selected]
- Password: [the password you selected]
- Requires SSL authentication: NO (unticked)
- Port: 110
Sending email:
- Host: lavabit.com
- Username: [the username you selected]
- Password: [the password you selected]
- Requires SSL authentication: NO (unticked)
- Port: 25
Other details:
- Reply address: [username]@lavabit.com
You must include a reply address for the mailshack emails to work. - Delete messages from email server when read: YES (ticked)
That’s it! You can test the settings by clicking Test Email Settings, and then click Ok to return to your grids and start sending emails.
Disclaimer: The “lavabit” website is not affiliated with Smartbox, and we can’t promise that their email service will be running at any time.
