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HOW TO USE OUTLOOK 2003 WITH GUMAIL: CREATING A PROFILE FOR CALENDAR

Recommended Use: This profile integrates Outlook 2003 with the GUCalendar. This is the preferred profile for use with Blackberry handheld devices. This profile can also be used to synchronize other handheld devices like the Pocket PC with MS Outlook and GUCalendar.

Preparation: To complete this installation, make sure that you have the latest copy of the Oracle Connector for Outlook (Oracle/GUCalendar Connector for Outlook 9.0.4.2.6) software. The most recent version is 9.0.4.2.6 as of 03/19/2006. You can download a copy of the software online from Hoya Computing. Go to the Software Database and search for the Oracle Connector software. Download the file to your computer. This setup process will take about 5-10 minutes.

MS Outlook 2003 - How to create a GU Calendar profile

1. Double-click the file CON_OUTLOOK_90426.exe.

2. The installation will begin, and a new installation window will open.

3. Select YES to install the Corporate Time Outlook Connector.

4. A Welcome screen appears, select NEXT.

5. Enter your Name as UIS and Company as Georgetown University, then select NEXT.

6. You will be prompted to select a second language, select NEXT to continue.

7. Select NEXT to install the files.

8. You will be prompted to create a new profile, select NEXT.

 

9. Your new profile will be auto-named ORACLE CONNECTOR FOR OUTLOOK. Select NEXT to continue.

10. Make sure that CORPORATE is selected as the account type, then click NEXT to continue.

11. Enter the following, then select NEXT to continue

  • SERVER NAME = calendar.georgetown.edu
  • ACCOUNT NAME = your NetID
  • PASSWORD = your NetID password

12. Check the box for I DO NOT HAVE AN IMAP4 ACCOUNT, then click NEXT.

13. Check the box for I DO NOT HAVE AN SMTP ACCOUNT, then click NEXT.

14. This setting depends on whether you are using a laptop or a desktop PC.

A. Desktop PC

  • Leave this box UN-checked
  • select NEXT to continue

B. Laptop

  • Check the box for I WILL USE THIS COMPUTER WHILE NOT CONNECTED
  • UN-check the box for CHOOSE A CONNECTION TYPE NEXT TIME YOU LOG ON
  • select NEXT to continue

15. You will be prompted to confirm your selections, select NEXT to continue.

16. UN-check the box for YES I WANT TO REVIEW THE README FILE. Select FINISH to complete the installation. The installer will auto-close within 20 seconds.

17. Open MS Outlook to test your new profile. The first time you open your new profile, you will be prompted to select the proper NODE for your Corporate Time GU Calendar account. You should choose according to the campus where you work (the choices are MAIN, MED, or LAW).

Congratulations! You have successfully completed installing the Oracle Connector for Outlook. You now have a new MS Outlook profile. Please open MS Outlook to see if your calendar appointments appear properly.

Click here to setup and configure MS Outlook 2003 with the recommended settings

Click here to return to the MS Outlook 2003 Support Index
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