Setting up an e-mail account on your new Acer computer will enable you to continue communicating with your contacts without any noticeable transition lag, keeping your e-mails flowing seamlessly despite the change in computing platforms. The best way to manage e-mail on your Acer computer is through the Outlook Express feature, included with your operating system.

Click on "Start" and open "All Programs."

  • Setting up an e-mail account on your new Acer computer will enable you to continue communicating with your contacts without any noticeable transition lag, keeping your e-mails flowing seamlessly despite the change in computing platforms.
  • Click on "Start" and open "All Programs."

Click on "Outlook Express."

Click "Tools" and select "Accounts."

Click "Add" and select "Mail."

Enter your name and e-mail address. Select the type of mail server you are using (POP, HTTP, etc).

Enter your username and password.

Click "Finish" to complete the set-up.