How to download only NEW messages with Mail app in MacBook Air?

I added my hotmail account to the Mail App in my laptop and it downloads ALL of my emails every time I I click on Get Mail. Is there a way to progame it to do the same as in an iPhone or iPod Touch where you can configure it to show only the most recent emails?
Thanks!

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