How do I manually check for new mail?


  1. Posts : 32
    Windows 7 Professional
       #1

    How do I manually check for new mail?


    I have my preferences set to look for new mail every 10 minutes. But, if I know someone is sending me an email, how do I manually look for it (other than closing mail and reopening it)? I went to Help, and here is what it says:

    Check for new e-mail messages manually

    1. <LI class=listItem>Start Mail.
    2. In the Mail header bar, click the arrow next to Send/receive, and then do one of the following:
      • To check for new e-mail messages in all of your e-mail accounts, click Receive all.

    I do not see a Send/Receive in the Mail header bar, nor an arrow next to anything else that may lead me to Receive All. Is this outdated, or am I missing something?
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  2. Posts : 306
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
       #2

    I am assuming you are using Outlook/Outlook Express. If so there should be a send/receive button on top. If not go to View>toolbars> and make sure standard is checked. If not select it and the toolbar with send/receive will pop up.
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  3. Posts : 32
    Windows 7 Professional
    Thread Starter
       #3

    No, bad assumption. I am using Windows Live Mail.
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  4. Posts : 306
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
       #4

    It's under sync. You can select a single account or all accounts. The F5 function key is a shortcut for it.
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  5. Posts : 32
    Windows 7 Professional
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Great! Thanks a lot!

    I would not have interpreted it that way. Seems like they could make it clearer.
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  6. Posts : 2,686
    Windows 8.1 Pro w/Media Center 64bit, Windows 7 HP 64bit
       #6

    There are two versions of Windows Live Mail. The original version had the SYNC button and the newest version has the Send/Receive button.

    Jim
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  7. Posts : 306
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
       #7

    +1

    Glad I could help Joey. Give a shout if you need anything. There's a wealth of knowledge here. Admin thread is solved.
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