To adjust the frequency at which Outlook checks the server for new messages:

  1. Click Send/Receive menu.
  2. Click Send/Receive Groups.
  3. Select Define Send/Receive Groups.
  4. In the section “setting for group All Accounts”, make sure the box is checked next to “Schedule an automatic send/receive every” and enter a number for the minutes field.
  5. Click the Close button.