How to Receive Notification When E-mail Arrives

Are you busy working on the computer and want to know if you receive e-mail without having to check all the time? You can set your e-mail options to notify you when you receive e-mail. These are instructions for Outlook Express. E-mail programs vary, but most have an Options, Settings or Preferences menu or menu command to set your preferences in.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer Desks
• Internet Access
• E-mail Accounts
• Computers
• E-mail Software

1. Open Outlook Express.

2. Go to the Tools menu.

3. Click on Options.

4. Make sure the General tab is selected.

5. Check the "Play sound for new messages" box to hear when you have a new message.

6. Check the "Send and receive messages at startup" box to automatically check for new messages each time you start your e-mail program.

7. Check the "Check for new messages" box and then select the time intervals at which you want the e-mail program to automatically check for mail.

8. Click OK.

Tips & Warnings

• A little envelope appears on the bottom right-hand corner of the Windows taskbar if you have mail in Outlook Express.
• Some e-mail programs will make a taskbar icon flash for new messages or display a dialog box in addition to playing a sound.