Modem and Network Connections 
Using the Modem (selected models) 
 
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To send and receive e-mail 
Sending and receiving e-mail requires an e-mail account with an Internet Service 
Provider or with your company’s communications system. You can use Outlook Express 
(included with your notebook) or an e-mail system of your choice. This topic includes 
instructions for using Outlook Express. 
To start Outlook Express 
1.  Click Start, E-mail (Outlook Express). 
2.  If you are not currently connected to the Internet, the Network Connections window 
appears. Choose Connect to connect to the Internet. 
To send an e-mail message 
1.  In Outlook Express, click the Create Mail tool on the toolbar. 
2.  Fill in the information in the New Message window. 
3.  To send, click the Send button. 
To receive e-mail messages 
1.  In Outlook Express, click the Send/Recv tool on the toolbar to have Outlook deliver 
new messages. 
2.  Click the Inbox folder to view the list of messages. Unread messages appear bold on 
the screen. 
3.  To view a message, click it once. (Or double-click to view the message in its own 
window.)