SYNCH IPHONE WITH IMAC "MAIL" - SETTINGS

I have an older iMac (3-4 yrs.) and I do not to know how to sync (settings in my iPhone or do I do it in the iMac etc.) with my iPhone (2 yrs. old) ?

Hi Choc55carter,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
You can sync Mail accounts from a computer to your iOS device. For more information on how to sync, see this article:
iOS: How to transfer or sync content to your computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1296
For help with setting up mail on your iMac, see this article:
Configuring Mail for your email account
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1277
Best,
Jeremy

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