How to Scan Documents to Hotmail
- 1). Check to see if your scanner is properly connected to your computer. Most new scanners are connected to a computer via USB cable. This connection needs to be secure in order for the the scanner to function properly.
- 2). Place the content you want to scan into the scanner and open the Windows scanning program by clicking "Start," followed by " All Programs," "Accessories" and finally "Camera and Scanner."
- 3). Click "File," "Scan" and the computer checks for any scanners currently connected. Select the device you have connected and click "OK." In a moment the scanner is going to create a preview of your document. Select "OK" again and the content is scanned into the computer. Save the document when prompted. You can save the image to any location on the computer.
- 4). Launch the Internet browser on your computer and log onto your Hotmail account.
- 5). Select "New" to compose a new email. Type in the address of the individual you want to email, followed by the title of the email and the message you want included.
- 6). Click "Attach" and a small search window appears. Navigate to the image you scanned in and select it. Click "OK" an the scanned document is attached to your Hotmail email. Click "Send" and the email, along with the scanned attachment, is sent to the individual's email address.
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