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 Configuring PictureAgent for Newsguy
  

1. From the main program window select the Setup... button to launch the PictureAgent Setup dialog box. Within the General tab you need to specify the Host name. If you need to use the alternate NNTP Port number that can be adjust here as well.

Personal account configuration
Host: news.newsguy.com
Server requires password: check
Always send Authentication Information check
Username Your selected Newsguy username
Password Your selected Newsguy password
Access through an Internet Service Provider
Host: cnews.newsguy.com
Server requires password: If needed, check
Always send Authentication Information check
Username Confirm with your ISP if needed
Password Confirm with your ISP if needed
NNTP Port#
Standard 119
Alternate 8080

2. Within the Authentication tab you need to check the Server requires password option and the  Always send Authentication Information option. Click OK to save these settings and return to the main program window.

3. Next click the Groups... button to open the PictureAgent Group Select dialog box and setup your subscribe list.

Tip #1: If you refer to the Setup.. button, there are a variety of options within the Includes tab that may help fine tune your downloads with PictureAgent.

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