Notify me when new messages arrive

  1. On the Tools menu, click Options.
  2. Click the Preferences tab, and then click E-Mail Options.
  3. Do one or more of the following:

    Display a message when messages arrive

    Play a sound when messages arrive

    1. Click Advanced E-Mail Options.

    2. Under When new items arrive, select Play a sound.

    Change the mouse cursor when messages arrive 

    1. Click Advanced E-Mail Options.

    2. Under When new items arrive, select Briefly change the mouse cursor.