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Data Services Div.: OKDHS WebMail
OKDHS WebMail Online Help

To access OKDHS WebMail, log on to any computer with an Internet connection and open a Web browser.

 

  • In the address bar, enter the text, webmail.okdhs.org
    OKDHS Webmail 2010 users should enter the text, webmail2010.okdhs.org/owa 
  • Choose Enter.

 

Screen capture of the OKDHS InfoNet home page showing the Web address (webmail.okdhs.org) for the OKDHS WebMail in the Address line.

 


The OKDHS WebMail log on page will display.

 

  • Enter your OKDHS username and password. 
  • Choose the Log On button.


Screen capture of the OKDHS WebMail login page showing an entered username and password.

 


All users not using Internet Explorer 7.0, please skip this step. Continue to the next step.

Internet Explorer 7 browser will display a Certificate Error message box. Several statements will appear within the message box.

 

  • Click on the statement "Continue to this website (not recommended)."

 

 

Screen capture showing the security certificate message box and the link to Continue to this website (not recommended).

 

 

A Security Alert message box will appear, stating there is a problem with the site's security certificate.

Several statements will appear within the message box.

The question "Do you want to proceed?" will be displayed at the bottom.

 

  • Choose the Yes button.

 

 

Screen capture of the Security Alert dialog box with options to proceed, including Yes, No or View Certificate.

 

 

The Microsoft Outlook Web Access - Microsoft Internet Explorer mailbox displays.

 

 

Screen capture of the Microsoft Office Outlook Web Access Inbox, which displays the full user interface. The interface is described in more detail below.


Features of Microsoft Outlook Web Access 2003 Inbox

Screen captures showing the features of the Microsoft Office Outlook Web Access Inbox menu with arrows highlighting the features. Arrow one shows the number of Inbox messages. Arrow two shows the compose a New message icon. Arrow three shows the move or copy messages icon. Arrow four shows the delete selected items icon. Arrow five shows the reply icon. Arrow six shows the reply to all icon. Arrow seven shows the forward icon. Arrow eight shows the show/hide reading pane icon. Arrow nine shows the check for new messages icon. Arrow 10 shows the search icon. Arrow 11 shows the address book icon. Arrow 12 shows the Help icon. Arrow 13 shows the Log Off icon.

 

Screen capture showing the Microsoft Access Outlook Web Access Inbox folders and tasks. Arrow 14 shows the Folder list. Arrow 15 shows the Inbox button. Arrow 16 shows the Calendar button. Arrow 17 shows the Contacts button. Arrow 18 shows the Tasks button. Arrow 19 shows the Public Folders button. Arrow 20 shows the Rules wizard button. Arrow 21 shows the Options button.

 

Legend

 

  1. Shows the nubmer of messages that currently in the Inbox. Users can view up to 20 messages per displayed page. Users may move through pages by using the arrows immediately to the right of this display.
  2. Compose a new mail message.
  3. Move or Copy Selected Item(s)
  4. Delete Selected Item(s)
  5. Reply
  6. Reply to All
  7. Forward Selected Item(s)
  8. Show/Hide Reading Pane (use the arrow to change the reading pane position)
  9. Check for New Messages
  10. Search
  11. Open the Address Book
  12. Help
  13. Log Off. All users should log off when exiting the OKDHS Web Mail.
  14. Folder List
  15. Inbox
  16. Calendar
  17. Contacts
  18. Tasks
  19. Public Folders
  20. Rules Wizard
  21. Options

 

Features of Microsoft Outlook Web Access 2003 Calendar

 

Screen capture showing the Microsoft Outlook Web Access Calendar menu. Arrow one shows create a New appointment button. Arrow two shows the print icon. Arrow three shows the delete item icon. Arrow four shows the go to today icon. Arrow five shows the switch to day view icon. Arrow six shows the switch to week view icon. Arrow seven shows the switch to month view icon. Arrow eight shows the check for new messages icon. Arrow nine shows the search icon. Arrow 10 shows the view reminders icon. Arrow 11 shows the address book icon. Arrow 12 shows the Help icon. Arrow 13 shows the arrows to scroll through the calendar months and bolded dates for items on that day in the calendar. Arrow 14 shows the Log Off icon.

 

Legend

 

  1. Create a New Appointment
  2. Print Selected Item(s)
  3. Delete Selected Item(s)
  4. Go to Today in the Calendar
  5. Switch to Day View
  6. Switch to Week View
  7. Switch to Month View
  8. Check for New Messages
  9. Search
  10. View Reminders
  11. Open the Address Book
  12. Help
  13. Use the arrows to change the month. Click the dates in bold to see what appointments are on your calendar for that day.
  14. Log Off. All users should log off when exiting the OKDHS Web Mail.

 

How to Send an Attachment with Microsoft Outlook Web Access 2003
  • Choose the Attachments button.


 

Screen capture showing a blank new mail message in OKDHS WebMail.

 


 

The Attachments -- Web Page Dialog box will display.

 

  • Choose the Browse button to locate the document you want to attach.
  • Choose the Attach button.


The attachment(s) will display in the Current file attachments box.

 

  • Choose the Close button.


 

Screen capture showing the Attachments Web Page Dialog box, which includes options to browse for files to attach, files to attach and a list of the current attached files.


 

After closing the Attachments -- Web Page Dialog box, the added attachment(s) will appear to the right of the Attachments button.

 

 

Screen capture of a new in Microsoft Outlook Web Access mail message showing a file attachment located to the right of the Attachments button.

 

How to View Another User's Calendar using Microsoft Outlook Web Access 2003

After you have successfully logged on to your mailbox, you have the ability to view another user's calendar.

 

  • Add the other user's name (username) followed by /calendar to the end of the Web address.
  • Choose Enter.

 

Example: http://webmail.okdhs.org/exchange/username/calendar

 


How to Use the Out of Office Assistance in Microsoft Outlook Web Access 2003
  • On the Outlook toolbar, choose Options.
  • On the Options screen, enter the text for your custom Out of Office message.
  • Choose the radio button that states, I'm currently out of the office.
  • Choose Save and Close at the top, and you will be returned to your mailbox.


 

Screen capture of the Microsoft Outlook Web Access Out of Office Assistant showing the options for in or out of office and a field in which a user can enter an auto reply message when they are out of the office.


 

Microsoft Outlook Web Access 2003 will Tell You When You Receive a New Message

Microsot Outlook Web Access 2003 will briefly pop up a small window in the bottom right corner when a new message arrives.



 

Screen capture of the pop-up window that displays when a user has new mail. The message reads, You Have New Mail.


 

How to Recover a Deleted Item Using Microsoft Outlook Web Access 2003
  • Choose the Folders button on the Outlook toolbar to change to the folder view.
  • Choose the Deleted Items folder.
  • Choose the Recover Deleted Items button in the menu bar.
  • Select the item(s) you wish to recover.
  • Choose the Recover button.
  • Recovered items are returned to your Deleted Items folder.
  • To select a block of items, press and hold the Shift key while selecting the first and last names in the block. 
  • To select multiple random items, press and hold the Ctrl key while selecting items.

 

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Last Updated:  9/27/2012
Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Street address: Sequoyah Memorial Office Building, 2400 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Mailing address: P.O. Box 25352, Oklahoma City, OK 73125
(405) 521-3646
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