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SafeCase

User Manual

For use with iPhone® 7 and 8. Updated March 03, 2020

Table of Contents

Section 1: About SafeCase 1

Safecase parts and accessories 2

Section 2: Setting up the SafeCase

Step 1: Removing iPhone accessories 3

Step 2: Pairing the SafeCase and Privoro app 3

Downloading/installing and

opening the Privoro app 3

Choosing app settings 4

Scanning the SafeCase QR code 5

Step 3: Inserting the iPhone into the SafeCase 6

Step 4: Powering on the SafeCase 6

Section 3: Managing anti-surveillance protections 7

Protected mode: for full protection 7

Unprotected mode: for phone calls

and audio/image capture 7

Raising/lowering the hood 7

Audio passthrough mode: for using Siri 8

Using the front button 8

Verifying audio masking 9

Section 4: Managing power 10

Powering on/o 10

Checking battery status 11

Via the SafeCase 11

Via the Privoro App 11

Charging 12

Section 5: Adjusting settings

Adjusting LED brightness 12

Turning wireless features on/o 12

Section 6: Removing the iPhone from the SafeCase 13

Appendix A: User interface summary 14

Appendix B: Technical speciﬁcations 14

Appendix C: Safety and handling 15

Appendix D: Recycling 15

Appendix E: Regulatory information 16

Section 1: About SafeCase

The SafeCase™ is a ﬁrst-of-its-kind exocomputer

for mobile devices that enables unique

data protections and high-security services.

Integrated within the SafeCase are anti-

surveillance capabilities that prevent the capture

of intelligible audio and visual data through the

remote hijacking of the smartphone’s cameras

and microphones. Intelligible audio capture

is prevented via randomized audio masking

for each of the microphones, while intelligible

image/video capture is prevented via a physical

barrier that blocks the cameras.

Summary of content (16 pages)

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SafeCase User Manual TM For use with iPhone® 7 and 8. Updated March 03, 2020 Section 1: About SafeCase Table of Contents The SafeCase™ is a first-of-its-kind exocomputer for mobile devices that enables unique data protections and high-security services. Integrated within the SafeCase are antisurveillance capabilities that prevent the capture of intelligible audio and visual data through the remote hijacking of the smartphone’s cameras and microphones.
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SAFECASE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES The SafeCase ships with two accessories: TM 1. A charging cable, which, when connected to a power source, charges both the SafeCase and iPhone (Figure 1), and 2. A lock panel, which attaches to the rear of the SafeCase to ensure audio protections and prevent the device from opening (Figure 2). Figure 1: Two-in-one charging cable The parts of the SafeCase (and their main functions) are displayed in Figure 3.
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Section 2: Setting up the SafeCase TM STEP 1: REMOVING IPHONE ACCESSORIES To begin setup, remove any protective cases or screen protectors from your iPhone (Figure 4). Protective cases and screen protectors may prevent your iPhone from fitting into the device and may disrupt audio protections. 3 3. Once the Privoro app is displayed, tap the Get button to download and install (Figure 5). You may be asked to enter your passcode or use Touch ID before downloading.
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CHOOSING APP SETTINGS You will then be prompted to grant access to three iPhone services: location (necessary for facilitating policy management), notifications (necessary for receiving administrative notifications) and camera (necessary for scanning the device’s QR code as part of the SafeCase / app pairing process). You may change these settings at any time from the “Settings” app on your iPhone. • Camera settings: Finally, tap the Scan and pair field (Figure 11).
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SCANNING THE SAFECASE QR CODE After choosing your app settings, a QR code scanner will open within the app. Hold your iPhone’s rear-facing camera over the QR code on the rear of the SafeCase until the code is centered within the guidelines on the screen (Figure 14). Upon successful scanning, you will receive a confirmation message that you have successfully paired your SafeCase and app (Figure 15). TM Alternatively, you may select your device’s SafeCase ID from a list.
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STEP 3: INSERTING THE IPHONE INTO THE SAFECASE To insert your iPhone, the lock panel must be removed from the rear of your SafeCase . If the lock panel is attached, follow the instructions for removing the lock panel (see: Removing the lock panel). Attempting to insert your iPhone with the lock panel in place may damage both the SafeCase and phone. 3. Push the base tray closed: Push up from the bottom of the base tray until it fits tightly around the bottom of your iPhone (Figure 21).
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Section 3: Managing anti-surveillance protections With the SafeCase turned on and the hood in the down position, anti-surveillance protections are automatically engaged; this is the default mode, known as protected mode. In addition to protected mode, there are two additional modes: unprotected mode (used when capturing images/audio and placing/receiving phone calls) and audio passthrough mode (for using Siri with protections still engaged).
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AUDIO PASSTHROUGH MODE: FOR USING SIRI Temporarily changing to audio passthrough mode is necessary for using Siri (or another virtual assistant). In this state: • The intelligent audio masking feature is disengaged (while the camera blocking feature remains engaged). • The device’s front button is pressed. • The hood is down. • The corner indicator LEDs blink red.
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VERIFYING AUDIO MASKING From the Privoro app, you can verify that audio masking is functioning for each of your iPhone’s microphones while in protected mode. In the app, tap the Verification icon to open the Verification screen (Figure 27). 9:41 AM Privoro 42% 9:41 AM Privoro 42% Verification My SafeCase BACK MIC FRONT MIC 2. Look at the audio waveform captured on the screen to confirm that it does not react to the surrounding noise (Figure 30).
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To listen to the recording, tap the playback icon (Figure 32). Audio captured when the hood is down should be masked by randomized noise. Privoro 9:41 AM 42% Verification BACK MIC FRONT MIC BOTTOM MIC Start Recording My SafeCase Verification Help Settings Figure 32: Tap the playback icon You may repeat the above steps for your iPhone’s other microphones.
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CHECKING BATTERY STATUS Checking the current charge level of the SafeCase battery can be done via the device or via the app. TM VIA THE SAFECASE VIA THE PRIVORO APP To check the current charge level via the SafeCase, press the rear button (Figure 34). The battery status LEDs will illuminate to show the current charge level, with the number of LEDs illuminated corresponding to the charge level (Figure 35). You can also check the current charge level via the Privoro app.
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CHARGING Included with the SafeCase is a two-in-one charging cable, which is USB-A split to Lightning and micro USB, allowing you to simultaneously charge your SafeCase and iPhone. To charge the SafeCase, connect it to a power source (charge-capable USB port or wall charger) using the charging cable provided, with the micro USB split connecting to the SafeCase and the USB-A side connecting to the power source (Figure 38).
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Section 6: Removing the iPhone from the SafeCase TM If you need to remove your iPhone from the SafeCase, use the following steps: 1. Remove the lock panel: Press the latch at the top of the lock panel while simultaneously moving it in a downward motion (Figure 41). Removing your iPhone without first removing the lock panel may damage the SafeCase and iPhone. Figure 41: Remove the lock panel 2.
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Appendix A: User interface summary 14 Goal Action Notification Changing to protected mode (from unprotected mode) Lower the hood Corner indicator LEDs pulse green (or yellow, if wireless is turned off) every 10 seconds Changing to unprotected mode (from protected mode) Raise the hood Corner indicator LEDs pulse red every 10 seconds Changing to audio passthrough mode (from protected mode) Press and hold the front button Corner indicator LEDs blink red Powering on/off Press and hold the rear bu
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Appendix C: Safety and handling 15 WARNING: Follow these safety instructions to avoid fire, electric shock, injury, damage to SafeCase or other property. HANDLING RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE Handle the SafeCase with care. The SafeCase contains a lithium-ion battery, metal, plastic and electronic components. To avoid damage to the SafeCase and the battery, take care not to puncture, drop, burn or crush the SafeCase. The SafeCase is not water-resistant or waterproof.
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Appendix E: Regulatory information FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.