December 15, 2001

Accessing Microsoft Outlook Via the Internet

By Teresa Lightle- Computer Training Coordinator

When vacation time comes, most of us would like to leave the office (and everything that has to do with it) at the office. Sometimes, that just doesn't happen. We may need to access our BCOE e-mail account from a remote location. Most BCOE e-mail accounts have the capability to allow you to view your e-mail using the World Wide Web. If you have a computer with web access, you can log on to your BCOE account. Here is how you log on to the BCOE Exchange server. 

Note: this service is something which should be tried well ahead of time and tested at your workstation prior to being used for off site access. 

• Connect to Internet Service Provider using your dial up account.

• If your e-mail account is bcoe.org follow the instructions below.

• Once you are on the Internet, key this address into the address line of the browser (URL) www.bcoe.org/exchange (If your homepage is Butte County Office of Education, you can directly connect to the exchange server by clicking on the animated Mailbox on the left side of the screen)

• If your e-mail address is not bcoe.org, Please use the list below to determine your login address (URL)

• This will connect to the Microsoft Outlook Web Access page. In the Log In text box, key your log-in name. For most this is your first initial and your last name. It is the same log-in used when you turn on your computer.

• Click the hyperlink that reads 'Click Here' or press the Enter key on your keyboard.

• A log-in dialogue box will appear much like the one used to log-in to your work computer.

Once you are logged in, you will see your inbox appear.

You will note it looks a little different from your regular Outlook account. Some of the options available in regular Outlook are not available in Web based Outlook. There are still many of the options available by web access. Out of Office Assistant is available under options. Viewing your online Calendar, viewing your Contacts, and searching for a person listed on the Global address. To View information of people on the Global Address list, choose Find Names from the icons listed on the left of the screen. Key in information you know about the person and click Find. You do not need to fill in all of the information. Just a first name will net you results.

The Last Few School Days Before Winter Recess

The week prior to winter recess can be very challenging, for teachers, students and administration. Listed below are a few web sites which may help keep everyone on track.

http://www.education-world.com/a_curr/curr185.shtml
Ten Holiday web sites you don't want to miss!

   Here's wishing everyone a safe, healthy and happy holiday season.

Domain Name List

If your site is not specifically listed below it may not require a special domain log in.

 

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For Questions or Comments about this newsletter please contact: tlightle@bcoe.org

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