IRIS CONNECT User manual

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IRIS CONNECT
User Manual

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Table of Contents
Getting To Know Your Phone .............................................................6
Getting Started ...................................................................................9
Connecting to Mobile Networks...........................................16
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices.........................................16
Connecting to Your Computer via USB................................17
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks................................18
Sharing Files With Nearby Devices .....................................19
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection Through Tethering...21
Personalize Your Phone...................................................................22
Changing the System Language..........................................22
Setting the Date and Time ...................................................22
Using the Notification Panel.................................................23
Changing the Ringtone and Notification Sound...................23
Switching to Silent or Vibration Mode ..................................24
Using Do Not Disturb Mode.................................................25
Setting the Home Screen Transition Effect..........................26

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Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks ..........................27
Using Your Fingerprint.........................................................28
Protecting Your Phone With App Pinning.............................30
Phone Calls......................................................................................31
Message Options.................................................................33
Email................................................................................................34
Setting Up the First Email Account ......................................34
Checking Your Emails..........................................................34
Camera ............................................................................................35
Customizing Camera and Video Settings ............................36
Google Apps.....................................................................................37
Changing Settings............................................................................38
Apps.....................................................................................40
Notifications.........................................................................40
Battery .................................................................................40
Storage................................................................................41
Sound and vibration.............................................................41

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Display.................................................................................41
Wallpaper.............................................................................42
Applying New Wallpapers....................................................42
Accessibility.........................................................................42
Security................................................................................43
Location...............................................................................44
Safety and emergency.........................................................45
Password and Accounts.......................................................45
Digital Wellbeing and Parental Controls...............................45
Google.................................................................................46
System.................................................................................46
About Phone........................................................................47
Safety Precautions...........................................................................48
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) regulations for Mobile Phones......49
FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR) ..............................................51
Legal ................................................................................................55

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Welcome!
Thank you for choosing IRIS CONNECT.
This User Manual will help you get the most out of your new phone.
You’ll find instructions to help you begin using your device.
If you need more assistance, feel free to contact us by using the
contact information listed below. We’re always happy to help you!
Need More Information?
Visit our website at Consumer Cellular.com/Help
Call us at [phone]

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Getting To Know Your Phone
Microphone
3.5 mm Headset Jack
Front Camera
LED Indicator
Earpiece
Volume Keys
Home Screen
Power Key
Recent App
Keys
Back Key

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Rear Camera
Flash
Fingerprint
Sensor
Battery Cover
Speaker
Microphone
Home Key

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Key Functions
Key
Description
Power key
Press and hold to power off or restart.
Press to turn off or on the screen display.
Home key
Press to return to the home screen from any
application or screen.
Recent apps key
Press to see recently used applications.
Back key
Press to go to the previous screen.
Volume keys
Press or hold to turn the volume up or down.

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Getting Started
Initial Setup
The Setup Wizard built into your phone will help guide you through
this process.
NOTE: Your setup may be different than the instructions in this User
Manual because of software updates or if you choose different
options. If the steps are different, just follow your smartphone's
on-screen instructions for setup.
Activate the eSIM (electronic SIM)
Your IRIS Connect 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.
3. Download the eSIM.
4. If Download eSIM fails. If you are prompted to scan a QR code,find
it in your Consumer Cellular packing slip or email if purchased at a
retailer.

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Keep Your Phone Up to Date
Keep your phone up to date and accept available software updates to
get new and enhanced features for your phone. Updating the
software may also improve your phone's performance.
Charging the Phone
Your phone’s battery should have enough power for the phone to turn
on, find a signal, and make a few calls. You should fully charge the
battery as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT! Use only approved chargers and USB cables.
1. Plug cable into phone and wall charger.
2. Plug wall charger into a wall outlet.

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Extending the Battery Life
Active applications, screen brightness levels, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
usage, and GPS functionality can drain your battery. You can follow
the helpful tips below to conserve your battery power:
• Reduce the screen backlight time.
• Lower the screen brightness.
• Turn auto-sync, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth off when not in use.
• Disable the GPS function when not in use. Most applications using
this function will periodically query the GPS satellites for your current
location; each query drains your battery.
• Use the Battery saver feature.

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Installing a memory Card (Not Included)
1. Put your fingernail in the small slot at the bottom of the phone, lift
and remove the cover gently.
2. Place the memory card in the slot face down and slide it to the right
to lock it in place.
3. Put back the back cover.
NOTE: Use a fast microSD memory card (up to 256 GB) from a
well-known manufacturer.

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Powering Your Phone On/Off
• Press and hold the Power Key on the right side of your phone to
turn it on.
• To turn it off, press and hold the Power Key to open the options
menu.
NOTE: If the phone freezes or takes too long to respond, press and
hold the Power Key for about 10 seconds to restart the phone.
Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time
When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or reset it to
factory settings, you will need to set it up before using it. First
configure Talkback or other accessibility features and tap Next, and
then follow the prompts to set up your language, Wi-Fi, name,
protection, Google services, and other options.
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys
Your phone allows you to quickly lock the screen and keys (put the
phone into Sleep mode) when not in use and also to turn the screen
back on and unlock it when you need it.
Locking the Screen and Keys
To quickly turn the screen off and lock the keys, press the
Power Key.

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NOTE: To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the
screen after a certain period of time when you leave it idle. You will
still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone screen is
off.
Unlocking the Screen and Keys
1. Press the Power Key to turn the screen on.
2. Press and hold a blank area of the screen or the lock icon on the
lock screen to unlock the phone.
NOTE: If you have set a fingerprint, an unlock pattern, a PIN, or a
password for your phone, you’ll need to use your fingerprint, draw the
pattern or enter the PIN/password to unlock your screen.
Using the Touch Screen
Your phone’s touch screen lets you control actions through a variety
of touch gestures.
• Tap –When you want to type using the on-screen keyboard, select
on-screen items (such as application and settings icons), or press
on-screen buttons, simply tap them with your finger.
• Press and Hold –To open the available options for an item
(For example, an app icon or a link in a web page), press and hold the
item.
• Swipe or Slide –To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger
vertically or horizontally across the screen.

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• Drag –To drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure
before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not release
your finger until you have reached the target position.
• Pinch –In some apps (such as Maps, web browser, and Gallery),
you can zoom in and out by placing two fingers on the screen at once
and pinching them together (to zoom out) or spreading them apart (to
zoom in).
• Rotate the Screen –For most screens, you can automatically
change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning
the phone sideways.

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Connecting To Networks and
Devices
Connecting to Mobile Networks
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the home screen and tap
Settings.
2. Tap Network & internet.
3. Tap Internet to locate a WiFi network, and then tap the network
name from the list.
4. Enter the network password and tap CONNECT.
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the home screen and tap Settings
then Connected Devices.
2. Tap Pair new device to see Bluetooth devices around you.
3. When Bluetooth is on, the icon appears in the Status Bar.

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Connecting to Your Computer via USB
You can connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable and
transfer music, pictures, and other files in both directions.
Your phone stores these files in the internal storage or on a
removable memory card.
Connecting Your Phone to a Computer via USB
1. Connect your phone to the PC with a USB cable.
2. Choose one of the following options:
• File transfer: Transfer files on Windows. Transfer files on
Windows®PC or Mac®.
• USB tethering: Access Internet on PC by sharing mobile network of
your phone.
• MIDI: Transfer Windows media to the phone.
•PTP: Transfer photos or files if File transfer is not supported by your
computer.
•No data transfer: Only charge your phone via USB.
Disconnecting Your Phone from the Computer
To disconnect the phone from the computer, simply unplug the
USB cable when you’re finished.

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Connecting to Virtual Private Networks
Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the resources
inside a secured local network. VPNs are commonly deployed by
corporations, schools, and other institutions to let people access local
network resources when not on campus, or when connected to a
wireless network.
Depending on the type of VPN you are using, you may be required to
enter your login credentials or install security certificates before you
can connect to your VPN. You can get this information from your
network administrator.
NOTE: You need to set a lock screen pattern, PIN, or password
before you can use credential storage (VPN).
Adding a VPN
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the home screen and tap Settings >
Network & internet > VPN.
2. Tap and enter the VPN name.
3. Enter the server address and other information provided by your
network administrator. Swipe up and check Show advanced options
to fill out additional details.
4. Tap SAVE.
The VPN is added to the list on the VPN screen.

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Connecting to a VPN
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the home screen and tap
Settings > Network & internet > VPN.
2. Tap the VPN that you want to connect to.
3. When prompted, enter any requested credentials and then tap
CONNECT.
Modifying a VPN
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the home screen and tap Settings >
Network & internet > VPN.
2. Tap beside the VPN that you want to modify.
3. Edit the VPN settings and then tap SAVE.
Sharing Files With Nearby Devices
With Nearby Share, you can share photos, videos, and documents
with nearby devices via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
Turn Sharing On or Off
1. On your phone, make sure Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Location are
turned on.
2. Open Settings and touch Connected devices > Connection
preferences > Nearby Share.
3. Touch the switch at the top to turn Nearby Share on or off.

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Share Content with Someone
1. Open the content, like a photo or webpage on your phone.
2. Find and touch the Share option and then select Nearby Share.
3. Touch to turn on if Nearby Share is switched off.
4. Hold your phone and your friend's device which supports the
Nearby Share feature close to each other.
NOTE: Make sure both devices are unlocked, and have Nearby
Share, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and location turned on.
5. If prompted, touch the Nearby Share notification on your friend's
device to make that device visible to nearby devices.
6. On your phone, your friend's device name will appear and touch
the device name to send the content.
7. Accept the sharing on your friend's device.
Set Data Usage for Sharing
1. Open Settings and touch Connected devices > Connection
preferences > Nearby Share.
2. Touch Data and choose one of the following options.
•Data: Mobile data may be used for small files. Charges may
app
• Wi-Fi only: Never use mobile data to share.
• Without internet: Files will always be shared offline.