Can't setup MAIL account on iMac no IMAP server

Can't setup MAIL account on iMac no IMAP server. Says I have wrong SMTP server. I"m using a iMac version 10.9.4. MavericksHere is an example for you. I'm trying to set up Time Warner Cable mail account. I have Gmail, iCLoud and Yahoo mail. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Try setting it up with these servers: https://www.timewarnercable.com/en/residential-home/support/faqs/faqs-internet/e -mailacco/incoming-outgoing-server-addresses.html
You can edit the SMTP server by choosing Edit SMTP server list from the popup menu (Outgoing Mail server).

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The problems I am having are when I use Yahoo! with the iMac mail application. Yahoo works fine on the browser.
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User Name: ********@yahoo.co.uk
Password: *************
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I cannot stop it from saying Offline after the outgoing mail server.
I have used the same settings on my ipad and iphone and that works fine.
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Greetings,
Is there a way to change a Mail account from POP to IMAP so as not to have to create a new account?
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Thank you for reply.Previously It was working good.Later I changed my proxy settings.From that time oly it is stopped working.I tried what you have said.But still it is not connecting.

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