To send a test message from SQL Server 2008 Database Mail:
Open the server via Object Explorer, and click through to
Server >> Management >> Database Mail
Right click on Database Mail.
You should see a dialog box like the following:
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The email address should already be filled in for you! If everything looks good, click the button, and you should see a pop up like the one below.