Microsoft Internet Mail

Microsoft Internet Mail
"How To..." Documentation from Channel 1

Configuring Internet Mail

1. There are two common ways to open the main Internet Mail window. You can go to Start -> Programs -> Internet Mail. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and click on the mail button in the tool bar (last one on the right) if it's available. This opens a popup window and you can click on Read Mail.

2. If you have never used Internet Mail, it may prompt you to run through the Internet Mail Setup Wizard. To manually configure Internet Mail, go to the menu bar and click on Mail -> Options and then select the server tab.

Name should be filled out with your real name.
Organization is optional.
Email Address is your username followed by @channel1.com. For example if your username is johndoe, then the email address should be johndoe@channel1.com. If you have an alias to your own domain name, then your email address could be johndoe@yourdomain.com.
Outgoing Mail (SMTP) server is pop.channel1.com.
*Note, you must be directly connect to Channel 1 to use our SMTP server. If you connect through another provider or a LAN connection, you will need to use the SMTP server which that provider has setup.
Incoming Mail (POP3) server is pop.channel1.com.
POP3 Account is your username for Channel1. Make sure it is in lowercase.
Password is your same password for Channel1. Make sure it is in the correct case.

Once everything is filled out, click OK.

Checking Mail With Internet Mail

To check mail, go to the menu bar and click on Mail -> Send and Receive or click on the Send and Receive button in the tool bar. Internet Mail will proceed to check for your mail (and maybe send messages) and all new messages will automatically be placed in your Inbox. Double click on a message to read it.

Sending Mail With Internet Mail

To create a new mail message, go to the menu bar and click on Mail -> New Message, or click on the New Message button in the tool bar. A New Message window will pop up. Enter the recipient's e-mail address and subject title when prompted. Compose your e-mail message. When you are done, click on the envelope button on the left of the tool bar to mail it or go to the menu bar, click on File -> Send Message. Messages will be sent immediately if you go to the menu bar in the Internet Mail window, click Mail -> Options, and check the 'Send messages immediately' box on the Send tab. If this box is not checked, when you try to send an email message it will be placed in the Outbox folder ready to be sent the next time you choose the Send and Receive command.

The above information is the bare minimum needed to set up your Internet Mail e-mail software. There are of course many other options and settings which the user is encouraged to experiment with. If you have any further questions, or comments, write us at support@channel1.com