1. Microsoft Outlook
Uses and Features

2. What is Microsoft Outlook
A messaging application mostly for s and assigning tasks.
A Personal Information Manager (PIM)
An electronic organizer
A task manager

3. Can we connect Email to Outlook?
Yes, provided you have the following:
Microsoft Exchange Server (Local)
POP3 and SMTP

4. What is POP3 and SMTP?
POP3 – stands for Post Office Protocol Version 3. An Internet standard protocol, to retrieve from a remote server over a TCP/IP Connection.
SMTP – a relatively simple, text-based protocol, where the client transmits an message to the server.

5. Understanding Internet Standards
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) – protocol used by Web browsers and servers in order to communicate with each other.
Protocol – simply a set of rules and procedures that define how two entities communicate.

6. Understanding the Internet Standards
HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) – a request-response type protocol that specifies that a client will open a communication to a server and then send a request using a very specific format.

7. Understanding the Internet Standards
Internet Protocol
(HTTP)
Receiver
Name and Address of the Receiver
(TCP)

8. Components of MS Outlook
Outlook Today – provides a preview of your day’s summarized appointments, tasks and new messages.
Inbox – contains unread and unsent messages and s.
Calendar – enables you to view and schedule appointments, events and meetings.
Contacts – use to keep track of addresses, numbers and addresses.

9. Components of MS Outlook
Tasks – used to organize to-do list by priority
Journal – regards information about items that you send or receive.
Notes – used as an electronic post-it notes to jot down information.

10. Using the Calendar Calendar Components Task List Pane
Appointment Description Area

11. Using the Calendar
Appointments Dialog Window