Consumer Cellular Iris Flip User manual

QUICK START GUIDE

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Your IRIS Flip contains the following items:
• IRIS Flip
• USB-C data cable
• USB-C wall charger
• Documentation
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PHOHE
Earpiece
Internal
display
Speaker Back Key
Scroll Key
Power/End
Key
Flashlight
External display
Camera
Call Key
Headset
Connector
Volume Key
Favorite Contacts
Microphone
Left
Selection
Key
Right
Selection
Key
Back Cover
Speaker
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GETTING STARTED
Initial Setup (First time)
The Setup Wizard built into your phone will guide you
through the initial setup process.
Activate the eSIM (electronic SIM)
Your IRIS Flip comes with an eSIM and no physical SIM is
needed to activate your service. Toactivate your eSIM,turn
on your phone and follow these steps:
1.Select your language and select the keyboard.
2.Select your Wi-Fi network from the list.
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3.Add an eSIM
You can add the eSIM by Download directly or Scan QR
code. Please start with Download directly.
EID: 89049032000001000000158611
105469
IMPORTANT: You must be connected to WiFi with
internet connection to activate the eSIM.
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3.1 Add eSIM through Download directly.
Select Download directly, your phone will start download-
ing eSIM. The download may take up to 1 minute depend-
ing on the Wi-Fi network condition.
After the reboot connect to the WiFi network again and
continue the setup.
Scan QR code if Download directly fails. If you are prompt-
ed to scan a QR code, find it in your Consumer Cellular
packing slip or email if purchased at a retailer.
The eSIM will be enabled once download is finished,
then device will reboot automatically.
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NOTE: Your setup may be dierent than the instructions in
this Quick Start Guide because of software updates or if
you choose dierent options. If the steps are dierent, just
follow your phone's on-screen instructions for setup.
Open the back cover
1.Put your fingernail in the small slot at the bottom of the
phone, lift and remove the cover.
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2.If the battery is in the phone, lift it out.
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Installing a memory Card (Not Included)
. Insert the SD card in the direction shown.
2. Replace the battery.
3. Replace the back cover.
NOTE: Use a microSD memory card (up to 32 GB).
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Charging the Phone
Your phone’s battery should have enough power for the
phone to go through initial startup and make calls. You
should fully charge the battery as soon as possible.
Important! Use only approved chargers and USB cables.
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Use the phone keys
• To open the menu, press the navigation key.
• To open an app or select a feature, press the navigation
key right, left, up, or down to scroll to the app or feature,
and press the OK button.
• To go back to the previous view, press the back key.
• To go back to the home screen, press the power/end key
once quickly.
Lock the keypad
To lock your keys simply close the fold.
Inputting with the keypad
Typing text
• Press a key repeatedly until the letter is shown. For exam-
ple: To type the letter “c” press the 3 button 3 times to see
the letter “c”.
• To type in a space, press 0 button.
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• To type in a special character or punctuation mark, press
* button and choose the special character or punctuation
mark.
• To switch between lower & upper case, press # button
and choose the case you want.
• To type in a number, press and hold that number key for 2
seconds.
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Connect to the internet
1. Press OK to open the menu and select Internet.
2. Select Search or enter URL.
3. Write a web address, and select Go.
4. Use the navigation key to move the mouse cursor in the
browser.
Switch on Bluetooth
1. Press OK to open the menu and select Settings > Net-
work & Connectivity > Bluetooth.
2. Turn Bluetooth to On.
3. Select Nearby devices to find a new device or Paired
devices to find a device you have paired your phone with
previously.
Switch on Wi-Fi
1. Press OK to open the menu and select Settings > Net-
work& Connectivity > Wi-Fi.
2. Switch Wi-Fi to On.
3. Select Available networks and the network you want,
enter a password if needed, and select Connect.
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Make a call
Learn how to make a call with your new phone.
1. Type in the phone number. To type in the + character,
used for international calls, and press * button twice.
2. Press CALL.
3. To end the call, press PWR END.
Answering a call
When you receive a phone call, press CALL or the Left
Navigation Key to answer the call.
Reject a Call
When you receive a phone call, press PWR END or the
Right Navigation Key to reject the call.
Press the navigation key and select options to reject the
call and send a text message to the caller.
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Call a contact
You can call a contact directly from the contacts list.
. Press the scroll key, and select Contacts .
2. Scroll to a contact and press CALL.
Write and send messages
1. Press the OK key down from the home screen, and select
Messages > New.
2. In the To field, press # button until you are able to enter
numbers and then type in a phone number, or select Con-
tacts to add a contact from your contacts list.
3. Write your message. If you need to remove a character,
press the back key.
4. Select SEND.
Add a contact
1. Press the navigation key right from the home screen to
open Contacts.
2. Select New.
3. Enter the contact details.
4. Select SAVE.
Transfer contacts from your old phone
To add contacts from your Gmail or Outlook account or
your memory card to your new phone, select Contacts >
Options > Settings > Import Contacts.
To add contacts from your old phone using Bluetooth:
1. On your new phone, select Settings > Network & Con-
nectivity > Bluetooth > On.
2. Switch on Bluetooth on your old phone and send the
needed contacts to your new phone using Bluetooth.
3. On your new phone, accept the transfer request.
4. On the home screen, select Notices > Files received >
Import.
CONTACTS
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Call a contact
You can call a contact directly from the contacts list.
. Press the scroll key, and select Contacts .
2. Scroll to a contact and press CALL.
Write and send messages
1. Press the OK key down from the home screen, and select
Messages > New.
2. In the To field, press # button until you are able to enter
numbers and then type in a phone number, or select Con-
tacts to add a contact from your contacts list.
3. Write your message. If you need to remove a character,
press the back key.
4. Select SEND.
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Add a contact
1. Press the navigation key right from the home screen to
open Contacts.
2. Select New.
3. Enter the contact details.
4. Select SAVE.
Transfer contacts from your old phone
To add contacts from your Gmail or Outlook account or
your memory card to your new phone, select Contacts >
Options > Settings > Import Contacts.
To add contacts from your old phone using Bluetooth:
1. On your new phone, select Settings > Network & Con-
nectivity > Bluetooth > On.
2. Switch on Bluetooth on your old phone and send the
needed contacts to your new phone using Bluetooth.
3. On your new phone, accept the transfer request.
4. On the home screen, select Notices > Files received >
Import.

Add an email account
When you use the Email app for the first time, you will be
asked to set up your email account.
1. Press the OK key and select E-mail.
2. Select Next and then type in your name and email
address.
3. Select Next and type in your password.
4. Many email accounts like @gmail, @yahoo, @outlook will
automatically install their settings. Other email accounts
will need the settings to be added.
Write an email
1. Press the OK and select E-mail.
2. Select Compose.
3. In the To field, type in an email address.
4. Type in the message subject and then compose your
email.
5. Select Send.
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Take a photo
1. To switch on the camera, press OK key to open the menu,
and select Camera.
2. To take a photo, press the OK key.
To view the photo right after taking it, select Preview. To
view the photo later, on the home screen, press the OK key,
and select Gallery.
Record a video
1. Press OK key to open the menu, and select Camera.
2. To start recording, scroll right and press the OK key.
3. To stop recording, press the OK key.
To view the video right after recording, select Preview. To
watch the video later, on the home screen, press the OK
key and select Video.
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Change the ringtone
1. Press OK key to open the menu, and select Settings.
2. Scroll right to Personalization and select Sound > Tones
> Ringtones.
3. Scroll to a ringtone and press the OK key.
Change the look of your home screen
You can change the background of your home screen.
1. Press OK key to open the menu, and select Settings .
2. Scroll right to Personalization and select Display > Wall-
paper.
3. Select Camera to take a new photo for the wallpaper,
Gallery to choose a wallpaper from the photos on your
phone, or Wallpaper to select from pre-defined wallpapers.
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