Microsoft KB Archive/272733

= E-mail on the MSN Companion =

PSS ID Number: 272733

Article Last Modified on 11/12/2001

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The information in this article applies to:


 * MSN Companion 1.0

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This article was previously published under Q272733



SUMMARY
Features and instructions for MSN Companion Mail.



MORE INFORMATION
Blinking Mail Light

Each MSN Companion has a mail indicator light. If the unit is turned off and mail comes in, the light blinks. The light stops blinking when you sign in, but remains lit until you check your e-mail. If mail comes in while you are online, the light will blink twice and remain on until you check your account.

Mailbox Features:
 * write mail - Opens a new e-mail message.
 * open address book - List of e-mail addresses of your contacts.
 * new mail - Mail you haven't read yet.
 * old mail - Mail you have read but haven't deleted.
 * sent mail - Mail you wrote.
 * trash can - Mail you don't want to keep.Note: There is only one mailbox in MSN Companion, and it is not password-protected.

Downloading Mail

Mail must be downloaded from the server each time the machine is turned on. If there is a lot of mail in the new mail mailbox, this process can take a long time.

Reading mail

To view received mail, on the Start page click read mail or click the Mail icon on the toolbar. Mail must be downloaded each time the machine is turned on. If you receive a lot of mail, this process may take a long time.

Deleting Mail

To delete mail, click delete. Mail in MSN Companion must be deleted individually.

Sending Mail
 * 1) To send new mail, on either the Start page or the my mail page, click write mail, or click on an e-mail address in the address book.

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To respond to or forward mail you received, click reply, reply to all, or forward message.
 * 1) To address your mail, either select a recipient from your address book list or type an e-mail address in the input box where is says choose or type people to send mail to.
 * 2) Type a subject statement in the input box in which it says type a subject here.
 * 3) Type your e-mail content in the input box in which it says type a message here.
 * 4) Click send mail.

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