Troubleshooting

Step by step suggestions for resolving technical problems

Calendar

Help with issues regarding the Calendar application

Appointment Times Are Incorrect

Step 1: Verify that the clock in the system tray is set to the correct time zone
Step 2: If appointment is shared, have the person sharing the calendar verify that the clock in the system tray is set to the correct time zone

Birthdays Not Displaying

Only birthdays for personal contacts will display on the calendar. Enterprise contact birthdays will not display on the calendar. Be sure to verify that the contact has a birthday entered in their contact information.

Calendar Icon Not Displaying

Step 1: Verify Calendar is enabled on the account
Step 2: Verify that a supported browser and operating system are being used
Step 3: Verify Active Scripting is enabled in browser
Step 4: Disable Accessibility Options
Step 4: Clear cache
Step 5: Configure Browser Privacy
Step 6: Disable Internet Security

Calendar Running Slow

Note: The calendar may appear to load slow upon the inital login

Step 1: Logout and log back into account.
Step 2: Check to see if any other sites are running slow. If so, please contact the Internet Service Provider
Step 3: Close any software which may be consuming bandwidth, slowing down the web browser, or consuming significant resources
Step 4: Verify that Check for newer version of stored pages is set to Automatically
Step 5: Clear cache
Step 6: Run system updates and scan for spyware
Step 7: Perform a traceroute to determine any network latency
Step 8: Configure Browser Privacy
Step 9: Disable Internet Security

Calendar Screen Is Blank

Step 1: Verify that a supported browser and operating system is being used
Step 2: Try closing any applications which may be interfering with web applications or consuming significant resources
Step 3: Clear cache
Step 4: Verify Active Scripting is enabled
Step 5: Disable Proxy Server
Step 6: Configure Browser Privacy
Step 7: Disable Internet Security
Step 8: Run system updates and scan for spyware

 

Cannot Delete Event

Step 1: Verify that Check for newer version of stored pages is set to automatically
Step 2: If deleting a shared appointment, verify that the account sharing the calendar has granted user Full Access
Step 3: If deleting a recurring appointment or an instance of a recurring appointment, use the right-click menu option
Step 4: Clear cache 

 

Cannot Share Calendar

Step 1: Click Preferences

Step 2: Click Calendar Sharing *(if you do not see this option, check with your Enterprise Manager or Adminstrator to have access enabled)

Step 3: Verify that the email address or username with whom you are trying to share is typed correctly

Step 4: Verify that the other person has enabled viewing of your calendar from their account (use the checkbox next to the calendar name to display)

Step 5: Verify that the person has your calendar set to a color that can be viewed

Cannot View Appointment Details

Step 1: Verify that the account sharing the calendar has granted user either Read-Only or Full Access
Step 2: Verify that appointment details actually exist for that appointment
Step 3: Press CTRL while double-clicking the appointment to override a pop-up blocker
Step 4: Login to account from another computer and try to replicate the issue

Excessive Amount of Notifications

Step 1: Verify that the notification settings for the account are set correctly.
Step 2: Compare the number of notifications to the above setting and to the number of appointments.
Step 3: Disable notifications for the appointment

Meeting Request Not Showing Up

Step 1: Allow 10 minutes for the meeting request to go through
Step 2: Verify with the sender that they sent the request to the right email address or username
Step 3: Verify that 'Check for newer version of stored pages' is set to automatically

Quick Add Not Working

Step 1: Verify that you are using the supported Quick Add keywords.
Step 2: Retype the appoinment using the supported keywords
Step 3: Press the Enter key on the keyboard to add appointment
Step 4: Verify that Check for newer version of stored pages is set to Automatically.

Contacts

Help with issues regarding the Contacts applications

Cannot Export Contacts

Exporting Contacts through BlueTie Contacts

Step 1: Click the Contacts icon,located at the top of your BlueTie application
Step 2: Click the Actions button located on your Contacts toolbar
Step 3: Choose Import/Export Contacts within your Actions drop-down
Step 4: Chose the Contacts that you are exporting: Personal, Enterprise, or Shared
Step 5: Export all of your contacts in the CSV (Comma-Separated Value), vCard file format or Constant Contact file.
Step 6: Click Export

Cannot Import Contacts

How to Import Contacts:

Step 1: Verify that the file being imported is a .CSV file
Step 2: Remove any irregular characters from the filename (%, $, #, etc)
Step 3: If file was exported from Outlook, verify that the file was exported in the .CSV (Comma Seperated Values Windows or DOS) format
Step 4: Click the Contacts icon,located at the top of your BlueTie application
Step 5: Click the Actions button located on your Contacts toolbar
Step 6: Choose Import/Export Contacts within your Actions drop-down
Step 7: Click Import - You may import contacts in CSV (Comma-Separated Value) or vCard format.
You may also upload a Zip file that contains these files. (Refer to the Sample CSV File)
Step 8: Select a file from your computer, Select a group to import into
Step 9: Import the selected files, click Import

 

Cannot Modify Enterprise Contacts

Step 1: Check with the Enterprise Manager to verify that you have the correct Access to Enterprise Contacts
Step 2: Verify that Check For Newer Version of Stored Pages is set to Automatically
Step 3: Clear cache

Contacts Icon Not Displaying

Step 1: Check with Enterprise Manager to verify that Contacts is enabled on the account
Step 2: Verify that a supported browser and operating system are being used
Step 3: Verify Active Scripting is enabled in browser
Step 4: Disable Accessibility Options
Step 4: Clear cache
Step 5: Configure Browser Privacy
Step 6: Disable Internet Security

eFax

Help with sending an eFax.

 

Trouble printing JPEG attachements

If you are using the OnDemand service, this functionality is not currently available.  The ability to print JPEG attchements is only available to eFax subscribers.

Email

This section contains troubleshooting information for various email issues

Junk Mail

Help with Email issues related to junk mail, otherwise known as spam

Determining Why A Message Was Flagged As Junk

Step 1: Click on the message that was flagged as junk
Step 2: Open the message header
Step 3: Check the X-Spam-Status to determine the score that the message received
Step 4: Check the SPAM scoring table to determine how the score matches up with the account SPAM threshold
Step 5: Check the X-Spam-Report to determine why the message was flagged as junk

POP / IMAP

This section contains POP / IMAP troubleshooting information for various email clients

Note: POP, IMAP, and SMTP is not available for free accounts.

Apple Mail

This section contains troubleshooting information for the Apple Mail client

Can not send using SSL

Make sure Anti-virus scanning Outgoing email has been disabled.

Cannot Receive Email

Step 1: Verify Internet connectivity
Step 2: Verify account settings (POP / IMAP)
Step 3: Verify MX Records are pointed correctly
Step 4: Check with sender to see if they receive a bounceback message for possible cause of problem
Step 5: Verify that the correct email address is on the account
Step 6: Check the Junk-Mail folder on the web application

Cannot Send Email

Step 1: Check for cause of problem in the bounceback message
Step 2: Verify account settings (POP / IMAP)
Step 3: If message is stuck in the outbox, then try switching the outgoing port to 5125
Step 4: If still stuck move the messages to drafts folder and try to send a new one

IMAP Account Running Slow

1.) Click Mail
2.) Click Preferences
3.) Click on the IMAP account in left pane
4.) Verify that the email address is an address that is assigned to the user's account
5.) Verify that the incoming mail server is imap.bluetie.com
6.) Verify that the user name is entered correctly
    Note:The username should be in the format of username.enterprise or their default sender address
7.) Verify that the outgoing server is smtp.bluetie.com
     Note:It may help to sound out the letters of smtp ('S' as in Sarah, 'M' as in Mary, 'T' as in Tom, 'P' as in Paul)
8.) Click the Server Settings button
9.) Verify that the outgoing port is set to either 25 or 5125
10.) Verify that Use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is not checked
11.) Verify that the Authentication field is set to Password
12.) Verify the user name and password are entered correctly
13.) Click the OK button
14.) Click the Advanced menu
15.) Verify that Keep copies of messages for offline viewing: is set to Don't keep copies of any messages

Microsoft Entourage

This section contains troubleshooting information for the Microsoft Entourage client

554 Error Message

Step 1: Verify that BlueTie is set as the default account
Step 2: Verify that SMTP Server Requires Authentication is checked
Step 3: Change the outgoing port

Can not send using SSL

Make sure Anti-virus scanning Outgoing email has been disabled.

Cannot Receive Email

Step 1: Verify Internet connectivity
Step 2: Verify account settings (POP / IMAP)
Step 3: Verify MX Records  are pointed correctly
Step 4: Check for cause of problem in the bounceback message
Step 5: Verify that the correct email address is on the account
Step 6: Check the Junk-Mail folder on the web application

Cannot Send Email

Step 1: Check for cause of problem in the bounceback message
Step 2: Verify account settings (POP / IMAP)
Step 3: If message is stuck in the outbox, then try switching the outgoing port to 5125
Step 4: If still stuck move the messages to drafts folder and try to send a new one

Prompt for Network Username and Password

Step 1: Verify username and password are entered correctly
Step 2: Verify account settings (POP / IMAP)
Step 3: If prompt continues to occur, close Entourage and then re-open and see if the problem still occurs
Step 4: Try changing the outgoing port

Microsoft Outlook

Make sure Anti-virus scanning Outgoing email has been disabled.

Can not send using SSL

Make sure Anti-virus scanning Outgoing email has been disabled.

Error Codes


Please click on an error code below for troubleshooting steps on resolving common Microsoft Outlook issues.

0x80040109 - The Operation cannot be performed because the message has been changed

Error Message -

Task 'pop.bluetie.com - Sending' reported error (0x80040109) : 'The
operation cannot be performed because the message has been changed.'

Troubleshooting -

1) Disable email scanning and then restart Outlook

2) Check for any add-ins that may have altered the message by going to

Tools -> Options -> Other -> Advanced Options... -> Add-In Manager...

0x8004011D - The server is unavailable

Error Message:
0x8004011D - The server is unavailable

Problem:
Configuration error on exchange server

Troubleshooting:
1.) Add the BlueTie account into the Send / Receive group

0x80040201 - Unknown Error

Error:
0x80040201 - Unknown Error

Resolution:
This error has been known to occur for users migrating from an Exchange environment and is generated while sending to users from within the company only. The company contacts still reference the Exchange server which is either no longer in service or is not configured properly. Please check with systems adminstrator for resolution to this error.

0x80040600 - Unknown Error

Cause:

  •  Corrupt PST file.

    Fix:

  • Close Outlook
  • Click Start
  • Click Control Panel
  • Double-click the Mail icon
  • Click the Data Files button
  • Double-click on the PST file which is currently being used
  • Copy the text in the filename field.
  • Click Start
  • Click Search
  • Click All Files and Folders
  • Type scanpst.exe and click the Search button
  • Double-click the scanpst.exe icon (icon appears as a ripped envelope)
  • Paste the .pst filename into the text field
  • Click Start
  • Click the repair button to repair any damaged files
  • Open Outlook and verify it is working correctly
  •  

    0x8004060C - Unknown Error

    Error Message:

    Task ‘EMAIL ADDRESS’ - Sending and Receiving' reported error (0x8004060C) : 'Unknown Error 0x8004060C'

    Resolution:

    This error is known to occur in Microsoft Outlook 2002 and usually indicates that the .pst file has reached it's capacity. For further resolution to this problem please visit the following link for a patch issued by Microsoft:

    http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=304863

    0x80040900 - Unable to connect to server

    Error Message - Task 'pop.communityspeak.org - Receiving' reported error (0x80040900) : 'The server name you entered can not be found on the network (it might be down temporarily). Please verify that you are online and that the server name is correct.'

    Troubleshooting -

  • User not connected to Internet.
  • Disable Firewall on system. If Outlook works with Firewall off refer them to the company of Firewall software.
  • 0x80042108 - Outlook is unable to connect to your incoming (POP3) server

    Error Message -
    Task 'Blue Tie - Receiving' reported error (0x80042108) : 'Outlook is unable to connect to your incoming (POP3) e-mail server. If you continue to receive this message, contact your server administrator or Internet service provider (ISP).'

    Troubleshooting -
    1.) Verify Internet connectivity
    2.) Verify account settings
    3.) Verify BlueTie is the default account
    4.) Telnet to pop.bluetie.com and verify that port 110 is enabled
    5.) Disable Internet Security or verify that Firewall is configured properly
    6.) Disable Anti-virus software
    7.) If still not working, restart computer.
    8.) If still not working, contact the computer administrator or Internet Service Provider

    0x80042109 - Outlook is unable to connect to your outgoing (SMTP) e-mail server

    Error Message -
    Task 'Blue Tie - Receiving' reported error (0x80042108) : 'Outlook is unable to connect to your outgoing (SMTP) e-mail server. If you continue to receive this message, contact your server administrator or Internet service provider (ISP).'

    Troubleshooting -
    1.) Verify Internet connectivity
    2.) Verify account settings
    3.) Verify BlueTie is the default account
    4.) Telnet to smtp.bluetie.com and verify that port 25 and / or 5125 is enabled
    5.) Disable Internet Security or verify that Firewall is configured properly
    6.) Disable Anti-virus software
    7.) If still not working, restart computer.
    8.) If still not working, contact the computer administrator or Internet Service Provider

    0x8004210A - The operation timed out.

    Error Message - The operation timed out waiting for a response from the receiving (POP) server 0x8004210a. A time-out occurred while communicating with the server 0x800ccc19

     

    Troubleshooting -

  • Disable email scanning in Anti-Virus program
  • Disable Firewall on system. If Outlook works with Firewall off refer them to the company of Firewall software.
  • Move any emails with large attachments on the web application to another folder and try popping the email again
  • Increase the server timeout
  • Run Telnet to see if there is a port being blocked
  • 0x8004210B

    Error:

    0x8004210B


    Resolution:

    1) Verify POP / IMAP settings

    2) Change outgoing port to 5125

    3) Restart computer

    0x800C0131 - An Unknown error has occurred. Protocol: SMTP Port: 0 Secure: No [SSL]

    Cause:
    This behavior can occur if the Folders.dbx file is missing, damaged, or using the read-only attribute.

    Resolution:
    Note:
    Email may be lost during this procedure. It is important that you save any important email

    1. Click Start, point to Find, and then click Files or Folders.
    2. In the Named box, type folders.dbx.
    3. In the Look In box, click your primary hard disk (usually drive C), and then click Find Now.
    4. Right-click the Folders.dbx file, and then click Rename.
    5. Type folders.old, and then click OK.
    6. Start Outlook Express. This creates a new Folders.dbx file automatically

    0x800CCC0D - Cannot locate server

    Error Message - No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it. The server could not be found. (pop.bluetie.com, POPserver:'pop.bluetie.com', Error Number: 0x800CCC0D) Task 'pop.bluetie.com - Sending and Receiving' reported error (0x800CCC0D): 'The connection to the server was interrupted. If this problem continues, contact your server administrator or Internet service provider (ISP). The server responded: 0x800CCC0D'

    Troubleshooting -

  • Verify Internet connectivity
  • Verify account settings ( POP / IMAP)
  • Disable email scanning in Anti-Virus program
  • Disable Firewall on system. If Outlook works with Firewall off refer them to the company of Firewall software.
  • 0x800CCC0E - The connection to the server has failed

    Error Message - The connection to the server has failed. Account: 'pop.bluetie.com', Server: 'pop.bluetie.com', Protocol: POP3, Port: 110, Secure (SSL): No, Socket Error: 10061, Error Number: 0x800CCC0E The connection to the server has failed. Account: 'pop.bluetie.com', Server: 'pop.bluetie.com', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 25, Secure (SSL): No, Socket Error: 10061, Error Number: 0x800CCC0E

    Troubleshooting -

  • Verify Internet connectivity
  • Verify account settings ( POP / IMAP)
  • Disable email scanning in Anti-Virus program
  • Disable Firewall on system. If Outlook works with Firewall off refer them to the company of Firewall software.
  • Verify that POP / IMAP is enabled on the account.
  • 0x800CCC0F - Your server has unexpectedly terminated the connection.

    Error Message - Your server has unexpectedly terminated the connection. Possible causes for this include server problems, network problems, or a long period of inactivity. Account:’pop.bluetie.com’, Server: pop.bluetie.com’, Protocol: POP3, Port: 110, Secure (SSL): No, Error Number: 0x800CCC0F

    Troubleshooting -
    1.) Verify Internet connectivity
    2.) Verify account settings (POP / IMAP)
    3.) Disable email scanning
    4.) Telnet to verify that Firewall allows access to the ports being used

    0x800CCC18 - Logon Attempt Failed

    Error Message - No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it.

    Troubleshooting -

  • Check that computer has access to the Internet
  • Verify account settings ( POP / IMAP )
  • 0x800CCC19 - A time-out occurred while communicating with the server

    Error Message - A time-out occurred while communicating with the server 0x800ccc19

    Troubleshooting -

  • Check that computer has access to the Internet
  • Verify account settings ( POP / IMAP )
  • Delete account and recreate
  • 0x800CCC1A - SECURE_CONNECT_FAILED - Unable to connect using SSL

    Error Message - SECURE_CONNECT_FAILED - Unable to connect using SSL.

    Troubleshooting -

  • In Outlook select the 'Tools' menu.
  • Select 'Accounts'.
  • Click the 'Mail' tab'.
  • Double click the BlueTie account.
  • Select the 'Advanced' tab'.
  • Deselect 'This server requires a secure connection (SSL)' under both incoming mail and outgoing mail sections.
  • Click 'Apply' then Click 'OK'
  • 0x800CCC79 - 501 Syntax Error

    Error Message:

  •  
  • Error 0x800CCC79 msg could not be sent - recipient was rejected by server... 501 char not allowed

    Cause:

  • Email address is entered incorrectly

    Fix:

  • Open the message from the Outbox and correct the email address. Make sure there are no spaces or incompatible characters
  • 0x800CCC79 - Recipient Address Rejected

    Error Message - The message could not be sent because one of the recipients was rejected by the server. The rejected e-mail address was 'test@bluetie.com' . Subject 'test', Account: 'Test', Server: 'smtp.xxxxxxx.xxx', Protocol: SMTP, Server Response: '550 5.7.1 Unable to relay for user@domain.com', Port: 25, Secure(SSL): No, Server Error: 550, Error Number: 0x800CCC79

    Cause:

  • This error will occur in Outlook 2000 if 'Outgoing server requires authentication' is not checked

    Fix:

  • Check 'Outgoing server requires authentication'
  • 0x800CCC7A - No sender address specified

    Error Message - Connection to the server has failed, account ‘pop.bluetie.com' error: 0x800CCC7A: No sender address specified.

    Troubleshooting -

    Verify account settings ( POP / IMAP )
    Verify there is a valid email address in the To field

    0x800CCC92 - POP3 Invalid Password

    Error Message - There was a problem logging onto your mail server. Your Password was rejected. Account: 'pop.bluetie.com’, Server: 'pop.bluetie.com', Protocol: POP3, Server Response: '-ERR Invalid Password', Port: 110, Secure (SSL): No, Server Error: 0x800CCC90, Error Number: 0x800CCC92

    Troubleshooting -

    Verify username and password are entered correctly.

    Outlook 2000

    Troubleshooting email problems with Microsoft Outlook 2000

    553 Error Message When Sending

    Step 1: Verify that BlueTie is set as the default account
    Step 2: Verify that Outgoing Server Requires Authentication is checked
    Step 3: Change the outgoing port

    Cannot Receive Email

    Step 1: Verify Internet connectivity
    Step 2: Verify account settings (POP / IMAP)
    Step 3: Verify MX Records are pointed correctly
    Step 4: Verify that the correct email address is on the account
    Step 5: Check the Junk-Mail folder on web application
    Step 6:
    Check for an Outlook error code and refer to our common error code resolutions or visit the Microsoft knowledge base
    Step 7: If receiving large attachments, increase the server time out or login to account and move any large emails to a folder other than the Inbox. Then click send / receive in the email client
    Step 8:
    Disable email scanning
    Step 9: Check Outlook version and download any available updates

    Cannot Send Email

    Step 1: Verify Internet connectivity
    Step 2: Check for cause of problem in the bounceback message
    Step 3: Verify account settings (POP / IMAP)
    Step 4: Change outgoing port to 5125
    Step 5: Check for an Outlook error code and refer to our common error code resolutions or visit the Microsoft knowledge base
    Step 6: Click here if a message is stuck in the outbox
    Step 7: If sending large attachments, increase the server time out
    Step 8: Disable email scanning

    Messages Stuck In Outbox

    1.) Change the outgoing port
    2.) Move message(s) to drafts folder and try sending a new one
    3.) If message is still stuck, click Tools, then Options
    4.) Click the Mail Delivery tab
    5.) Make sure that Send Messages Immediately When Connected option is checked under the Mail Account Options section
    6.) Disable email scanning

    Prompt for Network Username and Password

    Step 1: Verify username and password are entered correctly
    Step 2: Verify account settings (POP / IMAP)
    Step 3: If prompt continues to occur, close Outlook and then re-open and see if the problem still occurs
    Step 4: Try changing the outgoing port

    Outlook 2002 (XP) and 2003

    Troubleshooting email problems with Microsoft Outlook 2002 / XP for Windows based systems

    Cannot Receive Email

    Step 1: Verify Internet connectivity
    Step 2: Verify account settings (POP / IMAP)
    Step 3: Verify MX Records are pointed correctly
    Step 4: Verify that the correct email address is on the user account
    Step 5: Check the Junk-Mail folder on web application
    Step 6:
    Check for an Outlook error code and refer to our common error code resolutions or visit the Microsoft knowledge base
    Step 7: If receiving large attachments, increase the server time out or login to account and move any large emails to a folder other than the Inbox. Then click send / receive in the email client
    Step 8:
    Disable email scanning
    Step 9: Check Outlook version and download any available updates

     

    Cannot Send Email

    Step 1: Verify Internet connectivity
    Step 2: Check for cause of problem in the bounceback message
    Step 3: Verify account settings (POP / IMAP)
    Step 4: Change outgoing port to 5125
    Step 5: Check for an Outlook error code and refer to our common error code resolutions or visit the Microsoft knowledge base
    Step 6: Click here if a message is stuck in the outbox
    Step 7: If sending large attachments, increase the server time out
    Step 8: Disable email scanning

    Messages Stuck In Outbox

    1.) Change the outgoing port
    2.) Move message(s) to drafts folder and try sending a new one
    3.) If message is still stuck, Click Tools
    4.) Click Options
    5.) Click the Mail Delivery tab
    6.) Make sure that 'Send Messages Immediately When Connected' option is checked under the 'Mail Account Options' section
    7.) Disable email scanning

    Prompt for Network Username and Password

    Step 1: Verify username and password are entered correctly
    Step 2: Verify account settings (POP / IMAP)
    Step 3: If prompt continues to occur, close Outlook and then re-open and see if the problem still occurs
    Step 4: Try changing the outgoing port

    Outlook Express 6

    Troubleshooting email problems with Microsoft Outlook Express 6 for Windows based systems

    553 Error Message When Sending

    Step 1: Verify that BlueTie is set as the default account
    Step 2: Verify that 'Outgoing Server Requires Authentication' is checked
    Step 3: Change the outgoing port

    Cannot Receive Email

    Step 1: Verify Internet connectivity
    Step 2: Verify account settings (POP / IMAP)
    Step 3: Verify MX Records are pointed correctly
    Step 4: Verify that the correct email address is on the user account
    Step 5: Check the Junk-Mail folder on web application
    Step 6:
    Check for an Outlook error code and refer to our common error code resolutions or visit the Microsoft knowledge base
    Step 7: If receiving large attachments, increase the server time out or login to account and move any large emails to a folder other than the Inbox. Then click send / receive in the email client
    Step 8:
    Disable email scanning
    Step 9: Check Outlook version and download any available updates

    Cannot Send Email

    Step 1: Verify Internet connectivity
    Step 2: Check for cause of problem in the bounceback message
    Step 3: Verify account settings (POP / IMAP)
    Step 4: Change outgoing port to 5125
    Step 5: Check for an Outlook error code and refer to our common error code resolutions or visit the Microsoft knowledge base
    Step 6: Click here if a message is stuck in the outbox
    Step 7: If sending large attachments, increase the server time out
    Step 8: Disable email scanning

    Messages Stuck In Outbox


    1.) Change the outgoing port
    2.) Move message(s) to drafts folder and try sending a new one
    3.) If message is still stuck, Click Tools
    4.) Click Options
    5.) Click the Mail Delivery tab
    6.) Make sure that 'Send Messages Immediately When Connected' option is checked under the 'Mail Account Options' section
    7.) Disable email scanning

    Prompt for Network Username and Password

    Step 1: Verify username and password are entered correctly
    Step 2: Verify account settings (POP / IMAP)
    Step 3: If prompt continues to occur, close Outlook and then re-open and see if the problem still occurs
    Step 4: Try changing the outgoing port

    Mozilla Thunderbird

    This section contains troubleshooting information for the Mozilla Thunderbird client

    Can not send using TLS

    Make sure Anti-virus scanning Outgoing email has been disabled.

    Cannot Receive Email

    Step 1: Verify Internet connectivity
    Step 2: Verify account settings (POP / IMAP)
    Step 3: Verify MX Records for the email domain (company.com) are pointed correctly
    Step 4: Check with sender to see if they receive a bounceback message for possible cause of problem
    Step 5: Verify that the correct email address is on the user account
    Step 6: Check the Junk-Mail folder on the web application

    Cannot Send Email

    Step 1: Check for cause of problem in the bounceback message
    Step 2: Verify account settings (POP / IMAP)
    Step 3: If message is stuck in the outbox, then try switching the outgoing port to 5125
    Step 4: If still stuck move the messages to drafts folder and try to send a new one

    Qualcomm Eudora

    This section contains troubleshooting information for the Qualcomm Eudora client

    Can not send using SSL

    Make sure Anti-virus scanning Outgoing email has been disabled.

    Cannot Receive Email

    Step 1: Verify Internet connectivity
    Step 2: Verify account settings (POP / IMAP)
    Step 3: Verify MX Records for the email domain (company.com) are pointed correctly
    Step 4: Check with sender to see if they receive a bounceback message for possible cause of problem
    Step 5: Verify that the correct email address is on the user account
    Step 6: Check the Junk-Mail folder on the web application

    Cannot Send Email

    Step 1: Check for cause of problem in the bounceback message
    Step 2: Verify account settings (POP / IMAP)
    Step 3: If message is stuck in the outbox, then try switching the outgoing port to 5125
    Step 4: If still stuck move the messages to drafts folder and try to send a new one

    Prompt for Network Username and Password

    Step 1: Verify username and password are entered correctly
    Step 2: Verify account settings (POP / IMAP)
    Step 3: If prompt continues to occur, close Entourage and then re-open and see if the problem still occurs
    Step 4: Try changing the outgoing port

    SMTP Server says 553 5.7.1

    Step 2: Verify that SMTP Server Requires Authentication is checked
    Step 3: Change the outgoing port

    Web Email

    Help with Email issues in the web application

    AutoComplete not working in account

    If the Auto Complete feature is not working in your account please confirm that this feature has been turned on in your preferences. This can be turned on in your user preferences under the contact section.

    Blank Page, Missing Printer, Delete, and Save icons

    Step 1: Set the browser default settings
    Step 2:
    Verify that a supported browser and operating system is being used
    Step 3:
    Verify Active Scripting is enabled in browser
    Step 4:
    Disable Accessibility Options
    Step 5:
    Clear cache
    Step 6: Verify that a web accelerator is not running
    Step 7:
    Configure Browser Privacy
    Step 8:
    Disable Internet Security
    Step 9:
    Download any available updates

    Cannot Add Attachment to an Email

    Step 1: Make sure a supported operating system and browser is being used
    Step 2: Set the browser default settings
    Step 3: Clear cache

    Cannot Delete Email

    Step 1: Make sure a supported operating system and browser are being used
    Step 2: Click on the message and press the Delete key on keyboard, click the Delete icon (red X) in application, or drag the email to the trash folder
    Step 3: Verify that the browser is set to automatically Check for newer versions of stored pages
    Step 4: Verify that a web accelerator is not running

    Cannot Open Winmail.dat Files

    Winmail.dat files are proprietary to Microsoft applications and are not able to be viewed within the web interface. You can, however, view them when reading your email in Microsoft Outlook or by using a 3rd party winmail.dat viewer.

    To prevent sending winmail.dat files, the sender should set the default email format in Outlook to Plain Text and NOT use Microsoft word as the default editor for email messages.

    To have the sender configure this setting:

    1. Open Microsoft Outlook / Outlook Express

    2. Click Tools

    3. Click Options

    4. Click the Mail Format tab

    5. Set Compose in this message format to Plain Text

    6. Un-check the check box to use Microsoft Office Word to edit email messages

    Cannot Reply or Forward

    Note: Holding the CTRL key down will allow pop-ups to go through on most pop-up blockers

    Step 1: Make sure a supported operating system and browser are being used
    Step 2: Make sure all pop-up blockers are disabled or that www.bluetie.com (or branded URL) is in the allowed list
    Step 3: Clear cache
    Step 4: Disable Internet Security
    Step 5: Check for Windows updates

    Cannot send / receive web form

    Please verify the following if you are having problems sending from a web form to a Blue Tie account or mailing list:

    1) Verify that the email is not going to the Junk-Mail folder of the recipient

    2) If the form is being sent with a From Email address that is in our system, verify that you are using smtp.bluetie.com with authentication to send. The authentication must use the username and password that the From address is associated with.

    3) If the form is being sent with a From Email address that is not in our system, verify that you are not using smtp.bluetie.com to send out. This will look like a spoofed email message and will result in the email being rejected.

    Cannot Send Emails

    Step 1: Verify a supported operating system and browser are being used
    Step 2: If sending a large attachment, allow at least a few minutes for the email to be sent
    Step 3: Check for problems in bounceback message

    Duplicate Emails

    Step 1: Login to account
    Step 2: Click Preferences
    Step 3: Click Email Forwarding
    Step 4: Verify that the account is not forwarding to an alias which is on the account
    Step 5: Verify there is no mailing list or forwarding from another account

    Inbox Continues to Load

    Note: The inbox will take a long time to load if there are several unread messages in an account or after clearing cache. If the account has a large number of unread message (hundreds or thousands), we recommend setting up an IMAP account to manage the email.

    Step 1: Verify a supported operating system and browser are being used
    Step 2: Click the inbox to try and load the email
    Step 3: Disable / Enable Email on account
    Step 4: Check to see if account is over quota
    Step 5: Verify that a web accelerator is not running
    Step 6: Clear cache

    Internal Server Error When Sending Email

    Step 1: Verify Internet connectivity
    Step 2: Clear cache
    Step 3: Close the web browser, reopen it, log back in and try sending the message again
    Step 4: Disable Internet Security

    Not Receiving Email

    Step 1: Verify the account is not over quota
    Step 2: Check to see if message was sent to the Junk-Mail folder
    Step 3: Send test messages from both an internal account and an outside account (ie. Gmail, Yahoo!, etc)
    Step 4: Check for problem in the bounce back message
    Step 5: Verify the correct email address is on the account and is spelled correctly
    Step 6: Verify the MX records are pointed to mail.bluetie.com

    POP3 Account Not Working

    Note: We do not currenlty support POP servers which require SSL

    Step 1: Verify that the correct account settings are being used
    Step 2: Verify that the POP email button is visible
    Step 3: Verify the messages are not being filtered to another folder such as Junk-Mail

    SecureSend™ Freezing During File Upload

    When attempting to upload a file using SecureSend™, some users may experience an issue where the Java applet appears to be loading, but is frozen, displaying a red 'X'.

    To resolve this issue, please ensure that the current version of java is installed (You can check the status  here ), then follow these steps:

    1)  Close down all browser windows

    2)  Go to your computer's control panel

    3)  Open the Java control panel (double-click on the "Java" icon)

    4)  Within the new window that displays, make sure you are in the General tab.   Within the "Temporary Internet Files" section, click "Settings"

    5)  Click the "Delete Files" button

    6)  Click OK

    You may now open your browser and log into your account.  SecureSend™ should load properly.

    User can't see the 'cc' and 'bcc' field in the email compose window.

    If the user cannot see the 'cc' or 'bcc' field please just click on the 'show Cc' or 'show Bcc' button at the top of the compose window to make these viewable.

    Email Marketing

    Help with issues regarding the Email Marketing feature

    Username and password aren't working

    If you feel that your username and password for Constant Contact are valid but not being accepted, please contact Constant Contact Customer Service for assistance.

    Constant Contact Customer Service

    File Cabinet

    Help with issues regarding the File Cabinet application

    Cannot Delete File / Folder

    Make sure you are deleting folder  on righthand side

    Step 1: Click on My folders
    Step 2.
    Click on Folder you want to remove located in righthand pane
    Step 3. Click Delete (Make sure Folder is empty of all contents first)
    Step 4: Verify that Check for newer version of stored pages is set to Automatically
    Step 5: Verify you are not trying to delete a shared file.
    Step 6: If trying to delete a folder, verify that all files are deleted within that folder or any subfolders

    Cannot Share File(s)

    Note: The current File application does not support sharing of files directly. The file(s) must be located within a folder which can then be shared

    Step 1: Click on the Files Icon
    Step 2: Click on the My Files folder in the browser
    Step 3: In the Folder Viewer on the right of the screen, you will see the contents of your My Files folder
    Step 4: Click on the New Folder button located above the Folder Viewer to create a new folder
    Step 5: Name the folder, then click Save
    Step 6: In the Folder Viewer, select the folder you just created by single clicking it so that it is highlighted
    Step 7: Next, click on the Share button.
    Step 8: Select the users you wish to allow access to this folder, by either typing in their username, or selecting them from your contacts list. Please keep in mind that if you give someone Full Access, they will be able to save documents to your folder, including opening and saving documents you place in the folder. They will also be able to delete them. Read-only allows them to download files and open them, but not to save files to the folder.
    Step 9: Click Done once you have selected all users you wish to allow access to the folder.

    Cannot Upload File

    Step 1: Accept the Web Certificate when you first logged in
    Step 2: Verify the most recent Java client is installed.
    Step 3: Verify that the file upload port is open on the computer.
    Step 4: Verify that you are not currently in the Shared Folders directory
    Step 5: Verify that the filename does not have any unusual characters
    Step 6: Uninstall / Reinstall Java

    Cannot Upload Folder

    The current File application does not support uploading of folders directly. The folder must first be created in the filing cabinet and then have the files uploaded into that folder

    Step 1: Click on the Files Icon
    Step 2: Click on the New Folder button toward the upper-right corner of screen
    Step 3: Type in the name of the folder
    Step 4: Browse to within the folder by double-clicking the folder
    Step 5: Click the Upload button and select the files to upload

    Error Occurring When Opening A File

    Step 1: Verify that you have the program installed to open the file (ie. Micrsoft Word is required to open a .doc file)
    Step 2: Click Start
    Step 3: Click Control Panel
    Step 4: Click Folder Options
    Step 5: Click File Types
    Step 6: Select the file type you are trying to open and assign it to be opened with the correct program

    File Screen Is Blank

    Step 1: Verify that a supported browser / operating system is being used
    Step 2: Disable Internet Security
    Step 3: Clear cache
    Step 4: Verify Active scripting is enabled in browser.
    Step 5: Run system updates and scan for spyware.
    Step 6: Perform traceroute to check for network slowness

    Files Icon Not Displaying

    Step 1: Check with Enterprise Manager to verify that Files is enabled
    Step 2: Verify that a supported browser and operating system are being used
    Step 3: Verify Active Scripting is enabled in browser
    Step 4: Disable Accessibility Options
    Step 4: Clear cache
    Step 5: Configure Browser Privacy
    Step 6: Disable Internet Security

    Files Running Slow

    Step 1: Logout and log back into account.
    Step 2: Check to see if any other sites are running slow. If so, please contact the Internet Service Provider
    Step 3: Close any applications which may be consuming bandwidth, slowing down web applications, or consuming significant resources
    Step 4: Verify that Check for newer version of stored pages is set to Automatically.
    Step 5: Clear cache and restart browser
    Step 6: Run system updates and scan for spyware
    Step 7: Perform a trace route to determine any network latency.

    Unable to Check File Back In

    Step 1: Check with person who checked file out to see if they have checked file back in
    Step 2: If file was checked back in but it still shows as being checked out, verify that the file was checked back in with the exact same spelling of the original filename

    Instant Messaging

    Help with issues regarding the Instant Messaging application

    IM Icon Not Displaying

    Step 1: Check with Enterprise Manager to verify that IM is enabled for the account
    Step 2: Verify that a supported browser and operating system are being used
    Step 3: Verify Active Scripting is enabled in browser
    Step 4: Disable Accessibility Options
    Step 4: Clear cache
    Step 5: Configure Browser Privacy
    Step 6: Disable Internet Security

    IM Window Says "Waiting for User Authentication"

    Step 1: Verify that you are connected to the Internet by browsing to another web page. If using Wireless, verify that there is a strong signal
    Step 2: Verify you have access to the Instant Messaging port
    Step 3. Sign out and sign back in again
    Step 3: Perform a trace route to determine any network latency which may be resulting in a poor connection to our server
    Step 4: Disable Internet Security
    Step 5: Uninstall / reinstall Java
    Step 6: Make sure you have accepted the Web Certificate.

    Not receiving any new Instant Messages?

    If you are not receiving any new messages:

    Step 1. Make sure you have agreed to Web Certificate
    Step 2.  Make sure you have pop-up blockers disabled

    User Online But Not Showing In Currently Online List

    Step 1: Verify that the user is in the currently online list
    Step 2: Try refreshing the currently online list
    Step 3: Verify that the browser is set to Check for newer versions of stored pages Automatically
    Step 4: Uninstall / reinstall Java

    Layout Manager

    Get help with the Layout Manager

    Missing Pod

    If you are missing a pod from your layout, ensure that it is not minimized within your application. 

    If you still can't find it, attempt restoring your default view and recreating the custom layout.
    You can accomplish this by going to: Layout Manager> Load Default Layout.

    Then, Refresh your screen

    Reset Default View

    To restore the default view, click on Layout Manager and select Load Defaults.

    Log In

    This section provides troubleshooting problems with logging into the web application.

    Browser Crashes Immediately After Signing In

    If the browser (Internet Explorer and Firefox) crashes while signing into Rich Mode, we recommend downloading and installing the latest version of Java.

    Cannot Get Past the New User Wizard

    To use the New User Wizard we recommend a minimum screen resolution of 1024 X 768. To verify this setting:

    To change your screen resolution (size) in PC Windows XP

    Step 1: Click on Start
    Step 2:
    Click on Control Panel
    Step 3:
    Double click on Display
    Step 4:
    Click on Settings Tab
    Step 5: Increase Screen Resolution to 1024 X 768
    Step 6: Click Apply
    Step 7:
    Click Save

    To change your screen resolution (size) in Mac OS X

    Step 1. Click the Apple button
    Step 2. Select System Preferences
    Step 3.
    Select the Displays icon
    Step 4. In the list of Resolutions: select 1024 x 768 (or higher).

    My Day

    Help with issues regarding the My Day page

    My Day Continously Loading

    Step 1: Click on any other icon such as Email and wait for the page to load
    Step 2: Click the My Day icon again

    My Day Icon is Missing

    Step 1: Check with Enterprise Manager to verify that My Day is enabled on the account
    Step 2: Verify that a supported browser and operating system are being used
    Step 3: Verify Active Scripting is enabled in browser
    Step 4: Disable Accessibility Options
    Step 4: Clear cache
    Step 5: Configure Browser Privacy
    Step 6: Disable Internet Security

    Outlook Sync

    Coming Soon

    Registered Mail

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    Why can I not receive my notification/receipt/acknowledgement emails from Registered Mail?

    These emails are sent from receipt@rpost.net and acknowledge@rpost.net. Please make sure these email addresses are not listed on your block list in your user preferences. You can find more information on this here:

    http://support.bluetie.com/node/146

    Travel Feature

    Help with issues regarding the Travel Feature

    Duplicate Travel Appointments

    When you receive your confirmation email from Orbitz, to your BlueTie account, it is important to click the "Add this to my Calendar" link only once. If you have more than one appointment added to your calendar for the same booked travel, you may have clicked this link more than one time.

    Not Receiving Email Confirmations

    To receive Email Confirmations in regards to your travel reservations, please login to your Orbtiz account and confirm that you have your Bluetie address setup under your Orbitz Alert Options.