Microsoft Outlook (part of the Microsoft Office installation) Setup Help

1.Start MS Outlook Mail, click Tools, and choose Services.

2.Highlight Internet Mail and click on Properties.

3.Enter the following information:

a.Type your name as you wish it to appear in the Full name field.

b.Type your email address (yourusername@2fords.net) in the field E-mail address.

c.The Internet Mail server should be mail.2fords.net

d.Account name should be your username.

e.Type your password in the Password field.

f.Click on Advanced Options and enter smtp.2fords.net and click OK.

g.Click the Connection tab and choose the Dial Up Networking connection you are using. Choose The 2 Fords Network icon if using the Win 95 Dialer.

4.Click OK twice.

5.All other settings are preferences of your own choice. If you were missing any components like Internet mail see the startup and missing component section.

You should not check 'Leave copy of messages on server' or your mailbox may become full.

Components Missing or Receiving Startup Error Messages

If you receive errors about "Unable to open your default mail folders" or you are missing installed Components like "Internet Mail." You need to properly configure your Windows 95 system. Usually the mail program you are using will give you specific instructions. If not you need to go directly to the Mail and Fax icon in Control Panel. Services, default mail folders, and address books are installed and added here. Use the Windows 95 help for the specific component you would like to install. Contact your Windows 95 provider for specific help on your system.

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