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User's Guide:
How to configure an E-mail Account Using Microsoft Outlook 

The following steps outline how to easily set-up your Outlook E-mail account.

Step 1:

Start Outlook Express by clicking the START button, and selecting "Outlook Express" from the Programs menu.

 

Step 2:

If you have never used Outlook Express before a wizard will appear to assist you in setting up your Email. If you dont wish to use the wizard, or already have other email accounts set up, click cancel and follow these steps:

On the Tools menu, click " Accounts..."

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Step 3:

In the Internet Accounts dialog box, click Add, then click "Mail..."

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Step 4:

In the Display Name box, type the name that you want others to see when you send them an e-mail, then click Next

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Step 5:

In the E-mail Address box, type the e-mail address for the account you are using (for example, "user@computech.com.au or user@yourdomainname"), then click Next.

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Step 6:

Under E-mail Server Names, the Incoming mail server type is POP3, (this is the default selection).

The Incoming mail server is "mail.computech.com.au or mail.yourdomainame.". The Outgoing mail (SMTP) server is provided to you by your Internet Service Provider, It is usually "mail.yourISP.com.au"... Click Next.

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Step 7:

Type your Username and Password in the Account Name and Password boxes. For security, Password characters will all appear as asterisks (*). Leave Log on using Secure Password Authentication (SAP) Unticked.)... Click Next.

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Step 8:

You have successfully entered all of the information required to set up an account... Click Finish.

To add further accounts Repeat All Steps Above.


 

 


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