To automatically check for new messages

1. On the Tools menu, click Options.

2. On the General tab, select the following check box: Check for new messages every x minutes.

3. Specify how often you want Outlook Express to check for new messages.

Tips

• When this check box is selected, Outlook Express also checks for new messages whenever you start the program.

• To check for messages immediately, click the Tools menu, and then click Send and Receive. Any messages in your Outbox will be sent.