I am running Mac OS X 10.9.1 with Outlook for Mac 2011 Version 14.3.9 (131030)

My normal configuration is as follows:
 

This is the "normal" and preferred configuration.

When I select "Send/Receive" the configuration changes to:


To go back to the normal configuration I have to exit Outlook and restart it again.

How can I get Outlook to return to the normal configuration without a complete exit and restart of the program?

Please advise.