Configuring Microsoft Outlook 97

Setting up a mail account in MicroSoft Outlook 97 ( included as part of Microsoft Office 97)

Click on Tools and select Services from the drop-down menu.

In the Services window click Add

In the Add Service to Profile window, ensure that the Internet Mail (sometimes called Internet E-Mail) is selected and click the OK button.

In the Internet Mail window enter the following information:

Full name: Your name

E-mail address: Your email address as per the dial-up instructions we sent you. This should all be lower case.

Internet Mail server: Also known as your Incoming Mail server. As per your your dial-up instructions. In most cases this will be pop3.newnet.co.uk.

Account name: your username as per dial-up instructions

Password: Your email password as per your dial-up instructions.

Click on Advanced Options...

In the Advanced Options window enter the outbound mail server details. This is also known as your Outgoing Mail server. This information will be shown on your dial-up instructions. For most customer this will be post.newnet.co.uk. Click OK.

Click the Connection tab on the Internet Mail window. If you are connecting to the Internet with a modem, select the Connect using the modem radio button and select the appropriate dialer from the Dial using the following connection: drop down list. Click on the OK button.

Click the OK button on the Internet Mail window.

Click the OK button on the Add Service To Profile window.

Internet Mail has now been added to the Services list. Click the OK button. If it does not appear, redo the set up from the beginning.

Click on File on the top menu bar and select Exit.

Set up is now complete. The following steps will show you how to check for new mail.

Click on Tools and select Check for New Mail

If you've received mail then this should appear in your Inbox as shown below.