To set up access, go to:

• Tools | E-Mail Accounts | Add A New Account..
• Select the HTTP radio button.
• Hotmail appears as the default.
• Provide your email address (with "@hotmail.com") and user name (without "@hotmail.com") where indicated.
• You don't need to further configure the advanced options under More Settings, unless you'd like to change your Organization or Reply-To Address.