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Microsoft Outlook

Wharton currently recommends Outlook 2007 or Outlook 2003 as an e-mail client for student use. It is possible to run Outlook in several configurations. Outlook can be configured in Exchange or IMAP mode. (To choose between Exchange and IMAP, see "Choosing your Email Configuration". Students can run the full version of Outlook in labs and at home, or they can use the Exchange client.

MBA Class of 2011 (except Lauder) and UGR Class of 2013 -- Configuration Instructions

Lauder 2011 - more info

Configuring Outlook to access your Wharton email account

Advanced Features

Finding Wharton addresses
Setting up a meeting/checking colleagues' availability
Setting up an out-of-office/vacation message
Retrieving deleted items

Tips for all users

Turning on or off automatic emptying of the Deleted Items folder
Saving mail folders to your hard drive (Making Server Folders Local)

Finding Wharton addresses

Connect to the Internet, open Outlook and start a new message.
Click on the To... button
Make sure Global Address List is selected in the Show Names from the: box.
Enter the last name (or the first few letters of the last name) into the Type Name or Select from List box.
Select the name if necessary by clicking on it.
Once the recipient's name is highlighted in the left-hand window, click the To - > button to transfer the name to the Message Recipients box in the right-hand window.
Repeat the process for any additional recipients.
Click OK.

Setting up a meeting/checking colleagues' availability

If your colleagues are using Outlook 2007 or 2003 in Exchange mode and use the calendar feature, you can use Outlook to quickly check their availability and issue a meeting request. To do this:

Click Calendar.
On the Actions menu, click Plan a Meeting.
Click Invite Others.
In the Type name or select from list box, enter the name of the person or resource you want at the meeting.
For each name entered, click Required, Optional, or Resources. (The Required and Optional attendees appear in the To box on the Appointment tab, and Resources appear in the Location box.)
Click OK, and then use the scroll bars to view the free/busy time for invitees.
Click a time when all invitees are available.
You can use AutoPick to find the next available free time for all invitees.
Click Make Meeting and enter any additional information, such as location, a message explaining the purpose of the meeting, etc.

Setting up an out-of-office/vacation message

On the Tools menu, click Out of Office Assistant.
Click I am currently Out of the Office.
In the AutoReply only once to each sender with the following text box, type the message you want to send to others while you are out.

Retrieving deleted items

If you accidentally deleted something you need, you can find it in your Deleted Items folder, provided you haven't emptied it. If you have emptied your Deleted Items folder, you can still retrieve Deleted Items for up to 14 days after deletion. To do this:

Click on your Deleted Items folder.
Choose Recover Deleted Items from the Tools menu.
Locate the deleted item and select it.
You can select multiple items by holding down the Ctrl button while clicking.
Click the Recover Selected Items button:
The deleted item(s) will be deposited in your Deleted Items folder.

Turning on or off automatic emptying of the Deleted Items folder

On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the Other tab.
Select or clear the Empty the Deleted Items folder upon exiting check box.
Note: To be notified before you empty the Deleted Items folder:
- Click the Tools menu
- Click Options
- Click the Other tab
- Click Advanced Options
- Select or clear the Warn before permanently deleting items check box.