In what scenario would a user check their email account settings on their Mac?

A user would check their email account settings on their Mac primarily to add a new email account. This involves accessing the settings to configure the account details, such as the email address, password, incoming and outgoing server settings, and any other specific preferences the user may need to set up a new account successfully.

When adding a new email account, users often need to ensure that they supply correct credentials and settings related to the type of email service they are using. This is a crucial action since email will not function properly without the correct setup and integration with the Mail application on the Mac.

Although other scenarios such as changing a password, deleting an outdated account, or managing notifications require access to email account settings, they do not involve the initial setup and configuration process associated with adding a new email account.