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Education software pages: Set-up instructions
Outlook Express
1.
Put an Outlook Express shortcut icon on the desktop by doing the following (If a
desktop icon already exits, go to step 2):
a.
Click Start
b.
Click All Programs (Windows XP)
c.
Look for Outlook Express Program
d.
Right Click on Outlook Express
e.
Select “Send To”
f.
Select “Desktop (create shortcut)”
2.
Create a Keyboard Shortcut to Launch Outlook Express by doing the following:
a.
Right click on the Outlook Express icon on the Desktop (the shortcut you
created in Step 1 above).
b.
Select “Properties”
c.
In the “Shortcut Key” Box type the letter m. It should then read “Ctrl +
Alt + M”
d.
Click OK
3.
Launch Outlook Express-If this is the first time you have started Outlook Express
it will prompt you through a setup wizard. Complete the wizard based on your
email provider’s directions (contact your email or internet provider to determine
the appropriate settings).
4.
To add an e-mail account, you will need the following information from your
Internet service provider (ISP) or local area network (LAN) administrator:
a.
On the
Tools
menu, click
Accounts
.
b.
In the
Internet Accounts
dialog box, click
Add
.
c.
Select either
to open the Internet Connection Wizard, and then
follow the instructions to establish a connection with an e-mail or news
server.
NOTE: For e-mail accounts, you'll need to know the type of e-mail server you
use (POP3, IMAP, or HTTP), your account name and password, the name of
the incoming e-mail server and, for POP3 and IMAP, the name of an outgoing
e-mail server. Account Type ________________
Account Name _____________________________
Password ________________
Incoming e-mail server ________________________________
Outgoing e-mail server ________________________________
5.
Set up Outlook Express to “Go Directly to My Inbox”
a.
On the
Tools
menu, click
Options
b.
On the General tab, check the box next to “When starting, go directly to
my ‘Inbox’ folder.
