You can access your Bearcat Online account through a desktop e-mail client (e.g., Eudora Pro or Outlook) or through the WebMail client at http://email.uc.edu.
To configure a desktop e-mail client, enter the following information in the appropriate fields:
* Use "smtp.uc.edu" if the machine is on UCnet. Otherwise, use the address of the SMTP server for your particular Internet Service Provider.
The WebMail client has many dynamic e-mail and calendaring features and services. Basic information follows. You may also want to see the QuickGuide to Bearcat Online Advanced Features. Extensive help is available within the application, as well.
Log in
- Open a web browser and direct it to http://email.uc.edu.
- Enter your username and password.
You will see your Inbox, any messages stored there, and a menu of choices you can make to perform various tasks.
User Account Preferences
- To edit the user account information, click "Preferences" in the left side menu.
- Enter the following settings:
| Full Name: |
your full name |
| E-mail Address: |
your e-mail address |
| Reply To: |
the address to which you want replies sent, if other than your email address |
| Message Count: |
the number of messages you want displayed per page |
| Compose Width: |
the width you would like the window to be |
| Compose Height: |
the height you would like the window to be |
| Sent Folder: |
the name of the folder to contain sent items. |
| Save Sent Messages: |
This setting specifies that you want to keep copies of sent messages. Remember: this counts toward your quota limit. |
| Draft Folder: |
the name of the folder to contain drafts |
| Trash Folder: |
the name of the folder for trash items |
| Delete to Trash: |
UCit recommends "Yes." |
| Reply: |
include original text in reply messages |
|
Signature: |
include file at bottom of outgoing messages |
| Mode: |
web page display; UCit recommends "frames" |
| Time Zone: |
GMT-04:00 America/Detroit |
| Message Char Set: |
UCit recommends accepting the default. |
3. Click "OK."
Open a Message...
You will see messages in the Inbox displayed when you log in.
At the main screen, you can sort messages by the date, size, sender (from), or subject field.
Click on a message subject to read the message.
To move the message to the trash, click "Delete."
Click "Prev" to see the previous or "Next" to see the next message.
Click "Reply All" to reply to all message recipients.
Click "Forward/Inline" to forward the message.
Click "Inbox" to return to the message display.
Create a New Message
To create a new message, click "Compose" on the left hand side menu.
Enter the e-mail address of your recipient (or recipients, separating the addresses with commas) in the "To:" field.
Enter the subject in the "Subject:" field.
Enter an address or addresses in the Cc: (copy) or Bcc: (blind copy) fields, if you wish.
Enter the text of your message.
Check if you want a copy of the message retained.
To include an attachment, click browse, locate the file on your PC and double-click the file name so it appears in the file window. Click "Add."
Click "Spelling" to check your spelling. Click "done."
Click "Send" when you are finished.
Delete a Message
Select the message or messages you want to delete and click "Delete."
To remove messages from the trash, click "Empty."
Check Disk Quota and Usage Guidelines
Each user has 15 MB of storage space. Any folders you create, as well as system-created folders, count toward that quota. If you exceed your quota, the account will not accept new mail.
Click on "Options" on the left side menu. You will see your disk quota displayed along with the amount of the quota you have used.
Change Password
Click on "Options" on the left side menu. Click "Change Password" at the top. Enter the old password, and the new password twice. Click the "Change Password" button.
The system will tell you if the change was successful.
Add or Delete Folders
To display folders associated with your account, click on "Folders" on the left side menu.
To view the contents of a folders, click on the folder's name.
To add a folder, type the name into the box above and click the "Add" button.
To delete a folder, select it by checking the box in front of its name, and click "Delete."
Manage Address Book Contacts
You can create a personal database of contact information.
To add or remove contacts, select "Address Book" on the left side menu.
To add an entry, click "Add Contact." Enter the information and click "Done."
To edit a contact, click on the name, click "Edit," make the changes, click "Done."
To remove a contact, click on the name. Click "Delete," and confirm.
To create groups, click on "Groups" at the top, then the "Add Group" button. Enter a Group Name and click "Set." Select members from the list on the left. Click "Save Selection" to save the group choices for sending. Click "Done."
To edit group categories, click on "Edit Categories" at the top of the "Contacts" page. Select the category names and click "Add," "Rename," or "Delete."
Find Addresses
Click on "Address Book" at the left side menu.
Click on "People Find" at the top of the page.
In the drop down box, select "UC Directory." Click "Select."
In the name box, type the last name of the person whose contact information you want. Click on "Find Now."
Place a check in the TO: box and click "Compose."
Click "Compose" again to create a message to that person.
Search for Messages
You can search for specific items that pertain to a message, or messages, and display the search aresults that match the specified parameters.
You can search for a particular message within the Inbox, by selecting "Search" from the left side menu.
Enter search criteria in the fields at the top and click "Search." Criteria can be any of the following:
- From - Search for a particular sender address.
- Subject - Search by a particular subject.
- To\Cc - Search by a particular destination address.
- Body - Search for a keyword in the message body.
- Larger than - Search for messages larger than this.
- Smaller than - Search for messages smaller than this.
- Search Results - Narrow the search to the results of the previous search criteria.
- Search Unread Only - Search unread messages.
Set up Automatic Replies
You can use Automatic Reply to automatically respond to all incoming messages with a customized message. Automatic Reply will continue to respond until you disable it. The system will send replies only to messages addressed directly to you, not to messages sent through distribution lists.
- Click on "Options" on the left side menu.
- Click on "Automatic Reply" at the top.
- In the Subject box, enter a title, e.g., "Out of the Office."
- In the Message box, enter the text you want to send. Click the reset button to clear the message, if you like. Then you can retype.
- To begin, click "Start."
- To disable Automatic Reply, click "Options," then "Automatic Reply," then "Stop."
Set up Automatic Message Forwarding
When you set up forwarding for your e-mail account, the system will automatically send messages addressed to your account to another e-mail address. You can easily stop forwarding and revert to receiving your messages at your original address, whenever you choose.
Help
Mirapoint WebMail Direct system features extensive help facilities. Click on "Help" at any time.
Questions? Please call the UCit Help Desk at 513-556-HELP.
Log off WebMail
Click "Logout" when you are finished. Simply closing the brower is not enough. Log out correctly to avoid unnecessary process loads and security risks to your account.
