THUNDER HELP SYSTEM
OUTLOOK EXPRESS AND OUTLOOK
The initials OE are used throughout the Help System, These initials stand for "OutLook Express or OutLook 2000 and above".
Outlook Express or Outlook are the programs you use to receive or send an email. There are 3 methods of accessing your emails:-
Method 1
press the WINDOWS Key, Thunder then announces "Start Menu Start Menu"; Press the letter "R" once; Thunder will then say "Run" and the focus will be in a dialog box; Type in the word "OutLook", without the quotation marks; Then press RETURN/ENTER, Thunder will then say "OutLook is now initialised"; you are now in the OutLook Program.
Method 2
press the WINDOWS Key, Thunder then announces "Start Menu Start Menu"; Cursor Down until Thunder announces "All Programs Menu Item"; Press the Right cursor key; Cursor Down until Thunder announces either "OutLook Express Menu Item with" or "Microsoft OutLook menu item"; Press the RETURN/ENTER Key, Thunder then says "OutLook is now Initialised" You are now ready to use the OutLook Program.
Method 3
You may find that OutLook is already on your Start Menu. If so, all you need to do is Cursor down until you hear Thunder say "OutLook Express Menu Item" or "Microsoft OutLook menu item" , then press RETURN/ENTER and Thunder will announce "OutLook is now initialised". You are now ready to use OutLook.
A friend can set up Outlook Express or Outlook so you go straight to your list of incoming emails. That means you will be ready to listen to emails that have come in to you. CURSOR DOWN or UP to listen to the names of people who have sent you an email. Press the TAB key when you hear the one you want to listen to and it will be spoken to you.
CAUTION:- Be careful when opening emails with or without attachments unless you are sure of the origin of the sender. Please ask a sighted friend for help if you are not sure.
Below are links to various options within email. A link has also been provided to enable you to send your comments about Outlook Express and Outlook to the Thunder Manager.
You will need to be connected to the Internet (Webbie) for you to either receive or send emails.
Return To The Microsoft Applications Menu
The OutLook Express an OutLook 2000 and above Menu Bar
Send your comments about Outlook Express or Outlook to the Thunder Manager