Outlook 2002 & 2003: How do I set up my e-mail account?
These instructions apply to users who are setting up Outlook 2002 or
Outlook 2003 on their computers for the first time.
Before you can use Outlook 2002 and/or Outlook 2003 to send and receive e-mail, you
must configure the client with important information about your e-mail
account. The first time you open Outlook 2002 or 2003, it will
automatically start the Outlook Startup Wizard to help you enter
this information.
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First, open
Outlook 2002 or 2003 by clicking Start, Programs, and
Microsoft Outlook.
If you are opening Outlook 2002 or 2003 for the first time,
a window with the title Outlook Startup Wizard Screen
will appear automatically. Click Next. The E-mail
Accounts window will appear. |
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If the Outlook Startup Wizard does not appear
when you start Outlook 2002 or 2003, then select
E-mail Accounts from the Tools menu, select the
"Add a new e-mail account" option, and click
Next. Now skip to Step 3 below. |
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Select the "Yes" option to set up an e-mail account, and
click Next. |
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Click on the button next to "POP3" and click Next.
The Internet E-mail Settings (POP3) screen opens. |
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In the User
Information category, enter the following information:
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Your Name: |
The name you want
on your sent messages |
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E-mail Address: |
Use your complete
e-mail address Example: jsmith@systel.net
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In the Server Information category, enter the
following information: |
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Incoming mail server (POP3): |
smtp.[your domain
name] Example: smtp.systel.net |
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Outgoing mail server (SMTP): |
smtp.[your domain
name] Example: smtp.systel.net |
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In the Logon Information category, enter the
following information: |
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User Name: |
Enter your account
user name. Your account name is your entire e-mail
address.
If, for example, John Smith had an account at
systel.net
and he chose a user name of jsmith, his e-mail address would
be jsmith@systel.net. |
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Password: |
Enter your e-mail
password. You will not see your password. An asterisk (*) will
appear for each character entered. |
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To have your computer remember your password so that you do
not have to type it in each time you log on, check the
Remember Password box. |
8. |
Click Next when you have completed all of the fields. The
Congratulations! screen appears. |
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9. |
Click Finish. Your e-mail account is now set up. |
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