Email and Wireless Guide - Motorola Atrix HD

This guide will explain how to connect your Motorola Atrix HD Android phone to wifi and also demonstrate how to setup your Shaw email account through an exchange or POP server. Click on any of the links below to be redirected to the relevant instructions. For more information, see: Motorola Atrix HD Support

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Wifi Setup

Exchange Email Setup (Recommended)

POP/SMTP Email Setup

WiFi Setup

1. Press the APPS button on your Motorola Atrix HD
2. Select Settings
   
3. Slide the Wi-Fi option to the On position
4. Tap Wi-Fi
5. Select the network that you would like to connect to
   • If you are using a Shaw Wireless Modem you will be able to find your network name by looking at the white sticker on the top of the modem*
6. Enter the network password, unless the network is open (requires no password)
   • If you are using a Shaw Wireless Modem you will be able to find your network password by looking at the white sticker on the top of the modem*
7. Press Connect

* If you have customized your network name (SSID) and password and can no longer remember the login credentials you will need to restore your Wireless Modem to the default settings

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Microsoft Exchange Email Setup

The Microsoft Exchange setup procedure described below is the preferred setup method for your Shaw.ca email address. Exchange offers advanced mail handling, less confusion for accounts connected to multiple devices, and synchronization with calendars and contacts. Any emails sent from this device will appear on Webmail and any emails deleted from the device will also be deleted from Webmail and the server.

To configure your phone/tablet to send and receive emails using an Exchange Server:

1. Enable Remote Access on your Shaw email account
2. Press the APPS button on your Motorola Atrix HD and select All Apps
3. Select Messaging
4. Tap Settings
   
5. Tap Manage accounts and tap Add Account
6. Select Corporate Sync
7. Enter the following:
   • Your Shaw email address and password
   • Username: Your Shaw email address without @shaw.ca
   • Domain: Shaw.ca
8. Choose Enter Server

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POP Email Setup

Follow theses steps to configure your phone and Shaw.ca email address to sync over a POP connection.

1. Enable Remote Access on your Shaw email account
2. Press the APPS button on your Motorola Atrix HD and select All Apps
3. Choose Messaging
4. Tap Settings
5. Tap Manage Accounts
6. Tap Add Account
7. Enter your Shaw email address and password
8. Uncheck Automatically Configure Account
9. Press Next
10. Enter the following:
    • Server: pop.shaw.ca
    • Username: Your Shaw email address without @shaw.ca
    • Outgoing Mail Server: mail.shaw.ca
    • Advanced Settings: Port 587
    • Use Secure Connection: No (no check mark)
    • Verify Certificate: No (no check mark)
    • Use Secure Password(TLS): Never
11. Select Enter

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