ummm...the first one, the fix is somewhere in the advanced power management features (desktop properties). I believe. When I get home, if I remember, I'll try to look it up for you. On Linux right now, wouldn't be much help.
Second one...you should be able to go to file | import and import them that way. I'll have top check that out at home as well. I know you can import OE mail into Outlook though. You may have to import it into OE first, then Outlook. I'll figure it out. Once again, if I remember.