Privoro SafeCase iPhone 12 User manual

SafeCase™iPhone 12
User manual for Face ID users
PRIVORO.COMM0009 — 10.19.2022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1: About SafeCase .................................................................. 1
SafeCase Parts and Accessories .......................................................... 2
Section 2: Setting Up SafeCase ............................................................. 3
Step 1: Prepare SafeCase and iPhone ..................................................... 3
Power SafeCase On .................................................................. 3
Remove iPhone Accessories .......................................................... 3
Turn On Bluetooth ................................................................... 3
Step 2: Pair SafeCase and the Privoro App ................................................ 4
Download/Install and Open the Privoro App ........................................... 4
Choose App Settings ................................................................. 5
Scan the SafeCase QR Code .......................................................... 7
Pair Devices Without Camera Functionality ............................................ 7
Step 3: Insert the iPhone into SafeCase ................................................... 8
Section 3: Managing Audio/Video Surveillance Protections .................................. 10
Protected Mode: for Full Protection ...................................................... 10
Maintain Protected Mode ............................................................. 10
Revert to Protected Mode ............................................................ 10
Unprotected Mode: for Phone/Video Calls and Audio/Image Capture ...................... 10
Use the Touch Bar .................................................................... 10
Audio Passthrough Mode: for Siri and Audio Memos ....................................... 11
Use the Push-to-Talk Button .......................................................... 11
Checked-In Mode: for Full Protection Within a Sensitive Location .......................... 12
Section 4: Using the Privoro App ........................................................... 13
Verify Audio Masking .................................................................... 13
Section 5: Managing Power ................................................................. 16
Power On/O ........................................................................... 16
Check Battery Status .................................................................... 16
Via the Privoro App .................................................................. 16
Via SafeCase ......................................................................... 17
Charge ................................................................................. 17
Section 6: Adjusting Settings ............................................................... 18
Adjust LED Brightness ................................................................... 18
Section 7: Removing the iPhone from SafeCase ............................................. 19
Appendix A: User Interface Summary ........................................................ 20
Appendix B: Technical Specifications ........................................................ 20
Appendix C: Safety and Handling ............................................................ 21
Appendix D: Recycling ...................................................................... 21
Appendix E: Regulatory Information ......................................................... 22

PRIVORO.COMSECTION 1.01
SECTION 1
About SafeCase
SafeCase is a first-of-its-kind security device for mobile devices that
enables unique data protections and high-security services alongside your
smartphone. Integrated within SafeCase are protections against audio and
video surveillance resulting from the remote hijacking of your smartphone’s
cameras and microphones. Audio capture is prevented via randomized
audio masking for each of your smartphone’s microphones, while image/
video capture is prevented via a physical barrier that blocks the cameras.
SafeCase parts and accessories
SafeCase ships with a two-in-one charging
cable which, when connected to a power
source, charges both SafeCase and iPhone.
TWO-IN-ONE CHARGING CABLE

PRIVORO.COMSECTION 1.02
SafeCase parts and their main functions
CORNER INDICATOR LEDS Indicate when audio/video surveillance protections are engaged and disengaged
PUSH-TO-TALK BUTTON Enables temporary audio passthrough while maintaining video surveillance protections
TRAY Interior of SafeCase where iPhone rests in place
BASE TR AY Slides open/closed to enable iPhone insertion/removal
TOUCH BAR Controls how audio/video surveillance protections are engaged and disengaged
LATCH SLIDE Unlocks the base tray
BATTERY STATUS LED Indicates battery charge level
POWER BUTTON Controls power on/o, battery status and LED brightness
LIGHTNING PORT ACCESS For charging iPhone via charging cable
USB-C PORT For charging SafeCase via charging cable
BACKFRONT
BOTTOMTOP
B A T T E R Y
STATUS LED
POWER BUTTON
LATCH SLIDE
C O R N E R
INDICATOR LEDS
TRAY
PUSH-TO-TALK
BUTTON
BASE TR AY
USB-C PORT
TOUCH BAR
LIGHTNING PORT
ACCESS

PRIVORO.COMSECTION 2.03
POWER SAFECASE ON
SafeCase is in shipping mode when it
arrives. To power it on for the first time,
connect SafeCase to a USB power source
(computer or power adapter) using the
two-headed charging cable provided.
REMOVE IPHONE ACCESSORIES
Remove any protective cases or screen
protectors from your iPhone. Protective
cases and screen protectors may prevent
your iPhone from fitting into the device
and may disrupt audio protections.
TURN ON BLUETOOTH
As communication between SafeCase and
the Privoro app occurs over a Bluetooth
connection, ensure your Bluetooth is turned
on. Do so using the following steps:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. In the Settings app, tap the Bluetooth field.
3. On the Bluetooth connections screen,
toggle the switch to the right (on) position.
SECTION 2
Setting up SafeCase
Step 1: Prepare SafeCase and iPhone
Connect SafeCase
to a power source
Remove screen protectors
Toggle
Bluetooth on

PRIVORO.COMSECTION 2.04
Step 2: Pair SafeCase and
the Privoro App
To enable notifications, audio masking
verifications, firmware updates
and more, you’ll need to pair your
SafeCase to the Privoro app.
DOWNLOAD/INSTALL AND
OPEN THE PRIVORO APP
On your iPhone, download the Privoro app
from the App Store using the following steps:
1. Open the App Store on your iPhone.
2. In the App Store, select the Search
option, enter Privoro in the search
field and then tap the Search key.
3. Once the Privoro app is displayed, tap
the Get button to download and install.
You may be asked to authenticate
(using Face ID) before downloading.
4. Once installed, open the Privoro app by
tapping the Open button (or by tapping
the Privoro icon on your home screen).
Once the app has been opened for the first
time, a setup assistant will display. Before
agreeing to the End User License Agreement
(EULA) and the Terms and Conditions, you can
open each by tapping the appropriate option.
Tap the Agree & Continue button to proceed.
Tap the
Get button
Tap the Agree &
Continue button

PRIVORO.COMSECTION 2.05
CHOOSE APP SETTINGS
You will then be prompted to grant access
to four iPhone services: Location (necessary
for facilitating policy management), Motion
& Fitness (to help improve iPhone battery life
while running the Privoro app), Notifications
(for receiving administrative notifications) and
Camera (necessary for scanning the device’s
QR code). You may change these settings at
any time from the Settings app on your iPhone.
1. Location settings: First, tap the Go
anywhere field. When prompted to allow
the app to access your location, tap
the Allow While Using App option.
a. If your organization requires continuous
location validation, you can select this
setting using the following steps:
i. Open the Settings app.
ii. In the Settings app, scroll to the
app section at the bottom and then
tap the Privoro option.
iii. On the Privoro settings screen,
tap the Location field.
iv. On the Location options screen,
tap the Always option.
2. Motion & Fitness settings:
After selecting location
permissions, a notification
will appear asking you to give
access to Your Motion & Fitness
Activity. Tap the OK option.
Tap the Go
anywhere
field
Tap the
Allow While
Using App
option
Tap the
Always
option
Tap the
OK option

PRIVORO.COMSECTION 2.06
4. Camera settings: Finally, tap the Scan
and pair field. When prompted to
allow the app to access your camera,
tap the OK option. Once access has
been granted, tap the Next button.
3. Notification settings: Next, tap the
Stay aware field. When prompted
to allow the app to send you
notifications, tap the Allow option.
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Tap the
Allow
option
Tap the Stay
aware field
Tap the
Next button
Tap the
OK option
Tap the
Scan and
pair field

PRIVORO.COMSECTION 2.07
SCAN 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 printed
on your SafeCase until the code is
centered within the guidelines on the
screen. Upon successful scanning,
you will receive a confirmation
message that you have successfully
paired your SafeCase and app.
PAIR DEVICES WITHOUT
CAMERA FUNCTIONALITY
Alternatively, you may select your device’s
SafeCase ID from a list. On the QR code
scanner, tap the select from a list option,
opening a selection screen. Tap your device’s
SafeCase ID, which can be found in the MAC
field on the label on the tray. You will receive
a confirmation message that you have
successfully paired your SafeCase and app.
Tap the Done button to close
the setup assistant.
Successfully Paired
Continue your SafeCase setup - refer
to step 3 in your setup materials.
Done
Successfully Paired
Continue your SafeCase setup - refer
to step 3 in your setup materials.
Done
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SafeCase-1234567890
Tap the
select from
a list option
Tap the
SafeCase ID
Tap the
Done button
Scan the QR code printed
on your SafeCase
Confirmation message

PRIVORO.COMSECTION 2.08
Step 3: Insert the iPhone into SafeCase
Insert your iPhone into SafeCase using the following steps:
2. Slide the base tray open:
Gripping the sides of
the base tray with one
hand, slide the base tray
until it’s fully extended.
1. Unlock the base tray:
Use your finger to pull
the latch slide to the left
(looking at the back side),
unlocking the base tray.
3. Insert the iPhone into
the tray: Tuck your
iPhone head-first into
SafeCase and then rest
your phone onto the tray.
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2
Unlock the base tray
Slide the base tray open
Insert the iPhone into the tray

PRIVORO.COMSECTION 2.09
4. Push the base tray
closed: Push up from
the bottom of the base
tray until it clicks into
place. You can verify that
the base tray is closed
by inspecting the latch
slide, which should be
all the way in the right
position, with no red
visible on the latch.
Push the base
tray closed
Verify that the latch slide is locked into position

PRIVORO.COMSECTION 3.10
PROTECTED MODE:
FOR FULL PROTECTION
Protected mode is the default audio/video
surveillance protection mode. In this state:
• The audio masking and camera
blocking features are engaged.
• The corner indicator LEDs pulse
green every 10 seconds.
It is normal to hear a soft white noise coming
from SafeCase when in protected mode,
a result of the audio masking technology
adapting to the noise level in the environment
surrounding SafeCase/iPhone. While in
protected mode, most phone features –
including apps, videos, emails, music and
text messages – can still be accessed.
MAINTAIN PROTECTED MODE
To maintain protected mode, simply
keep SafeCase powered on.
REVERT TO PROTECTED MODE
To change from unprotected mode (see:
next section) back to protected mode,
swipe right (with the phone facing you)
across the touch bar, toward the locked
icon. As the camera shutter closes, an
ascending audio tone will play and the corner
indicator LEDs will blink green five times.
UNPROTECTED MODE: FOR PHONE/VIDEO
CALLS AND AUDIO/IMAGE CAPTURE
Temporarily changing to unprotected
mode is necessary for capturing
images/audio and placing/receiving
phone/video calls. In this state:
• The audio masking and camera
blocking features are disengaged.
• The corner indicator LEDs pulse
red every three seconds.
Entering unprotected mode must take place
before capturing images/audio; otherwise,
the recorded photos, videos and audio will be
indecipherable. Similarly, entering unprotected
mode must take place before placing/
receiving a phone/video call; otherwise, the
other participant(s) in the call will not be
able to understand what you’re saying.
USE THE TOUCH BAR
To change to unprotected mode, swipe
left (with the phone facing you) across the
touch bar, toward the unlocked icon. As
the camera shutter opens, a descending
audio tone will play and the corner
indicator LEDs will blink red five times.
To change back to protected mode after
the call/capture, swipe right across the
touch bar, toward the locked icon.
SECTION 3
Managing audio/video surveillance protections
When SafeCase is powered on, audio/video 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/video calls) and audio passthrough mode (for using
your voice assistant or recording audio memos with video protections
still engaged).
Swipe left across the touch bar
Swipe right across the touch bar

PRIVORO.COMSECTION 3.11
AUDIO PASSTHROUGH MODE:
FOR SIRI AND AUDIO MEMOS
Temporarily changing to audio passthrough
mode allows you to leave camera/
video protections engaged while using
Siri (or another voice assistant) or
recording audio memos. In this state:
• The audio masking feature is
disengaged while the camera blocking
feature remains engaged.
• The corner indicator LEDs pulse
red every three seconds.
USE THE PUSH-TO-TALK BUTTON
To change to audio passthrough mode, press
and hold the push-to-talk button. When first
pressed, the corner indicator LEDs will blink
red five times and a confirmation tone will
play. After the tone, begin your voice action.
When using Siri, for best results keep
holding the push-to-talk button until the
voice assistant has finished responding.
When you have completed your voice
action, release the button (and change
back to protected mode). The corner
indicator LEDs will blink green five times.
Press and hold
the push-to-talk
button

PRIVORO.COMSECTION 3.12
If required by your organization, checked-
in mode applies to phone usage within
facilities where sensitive information is
shared. Checked-in mode eectively keeps
your SafeCase in protected mode while also
disabling access to both the camera shutter
and audio passthrough mode. In this state:
• The audio masking and camera
blocking features are engaged.
• The corner indicator LEDs pulse
blue every 10 seconds.
• The camera shutter is disabled.
• Audio passthrough mode is disabled.
• Adjusting LED brightness is disabled.
To check into a facility, double-
click the push-to-talk button.
If required by policy, you must also turn
o cellular data on your iPhone. You
can do so using the following steps:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. In the Settings app, tap the Cellular option.
3. On the Cellular screen, tap the
Cellular Data option.
4. On the Cellular Data screen,
tap the O option.
To check out of the facility, again double-
click the push-to-talk button. Your SafeCase
will resume protected mode. The corner
indicator LEDs will blink green five times.
If applicable, you must also turn back
on cellular data on your iPhone.
CHECKED-IN MODE:
FOR FULL PROTECTION WITHIN
A SENSITIVE LOCATION
Double-click the
push-to-talk
button
Tap the O
option

PRIVORO.COMSECTION 4.13
SECTION 4
Using the Privoro app
The Privoro app serves two critical functions: it provides a user interface
for SafeCase and it creates a communications channel between SafeCase
and the cloud. For SafeCase to maintain its cloud connection, the Privoro
app must be running in the background and Bluetooth must remain on.
From the home (My SafeCase) screen
of the app, you can quickly check your
connection status and battery level.
NAVIGATION GUIDE
My SafeCase Displays the current
SafeCase connection status
(between iPhone/SafeCase
and cloud), battery charge
level and firmware version
Verification Provides an interface
for validating the audio
masking functionality
of your SafeCase
Help Provides tools and tips
to help you maximize
SafeCase features
Settings Displays your current
connection details and
cloud environment
VERIFY AUDIO MASKING
The Privoro app allows you
to verify audio masking
for each of your iPhone’s
microphones. In the app,
tap the Verification icon.
If using masking verification
for the first time, you will
be prompted to allow the
app to access your iPhone’s
microphones, which is
necessary for verifying
audio masking. Tap
the OK option.
Tap the
icon for
Verification
Tap the
OK option
Current
SafeCase
battery level
Navigation
guide
PRIVORO APP’S
MY SAFECASE
SCREEN
Cloud
connection
status

PRIVORO.COMSECTION 4.14
In the Verification screen:
1. If not already selected, tap the option
for the microphone you’d like to test
(Back Mic, Front Mic or Bottom Mic), and
then tap the Start Recording button.
2. While recording:
a. You can monitor the shape of the audio
waveform captured on the screen.
In protected mode, the waveform
should maintain its general shape in
the presence of environmental noise,
signifying a constant audio masking
noise produced by SafeCase.
b. You can introduce noise into your
environment (by speaking or making
other sounds) to test the audio masking.
c. You can switch between protected
mode and unprotected mode
to highlight the dierences
between the two modes.
Select the microphone
to test and tap the
Start Recording button
Monitor
the audio
waveform

PRIVORO.COMSECTION 4.15
3. When finished recording, tap
the Stop Recording button.
4. Tap the playback icon to listen to the
recording. Audio captured while in
protected mode should be unintelligible
– only audio masking noise will be heard.
Tap the Stop
Recording
button
Tap the
playback icon

PRIVORO.COMSECTION 5.16
POWER ON/OFF
To power o SafeCase, press and hold the
power button for five seconds. After releasing
the button, the corner indicator and power
button LEDs will blink white five times; if in
unprotected mode, SafeCase will revert to
protected mode, closing the camera shutter.
Similarly, to power on SafeCase, press and
hold the power button for three seconds,
until the corner indicator LEDs and battery
status LED (and power button) blink white.
SafeCase can also be turned on by connecting
the device to a power source using the
included two-headed charging cable.
CHECK BAT TERY STATUS
There are two ways to check SafeCase battery
level: via the app or via the battery status LED.
VIA THE PRIVORO APP
You can check current charge level on the
My SafeCase screen of the Privoro app.
SECTION 5
Managing power
Check current
charge level
Press and hold
the power button
for five seconds

PRIVORO.COMSECTION 5.17
VIA SAFECASE
To check the current charge level via SafeCase,
press the power button. The battery status
LED (and power button) will illuminate to
show the current charge level. The color of
the battery status LED corresponds to the
percentage of charge that remains, from green
(high) to yellow (moderate) to red (low).
CHARGE
Included with SafeCase is a
two-in-one charging cable
(USB-A split to Lightning
and USB-C), allowing you
to simultaneously charge
your SafeCase and iPhone.
In the first 30 seconds of
charging, the battery status
LED (and power button)
will pulse to indicate the
current charge level.
Color of battery
status LED
Charge
level
Green High
Yellow Medium
Red Low
Press the
power button
LED color corresponds to the
percentage of charge that remains
USB-A CABLE
USB-C CABLE
LIGHTNING CABLE
TWO-HEADED CHARGING CABLE
USB-A POWER
ADAPTER 5V/2A
(not included)
Connect SafeCase
to a power source

PRIVORO.COMSECTION 6.18
ADJUST LED BRIGHTNESS
To adjust the brightness of the corner indicator
LEDs and battery status LED, double-click
the power button to enter LED adjust mode,
and then press the power button one or
more times to cycle through the brightness
settings – high, low and o – until the desired
setting is reached. With each press of the
power button, the corner indicator LEDs
and battery status LED (and power button)
will illuminate to the current brightness
level and a single-beep audio tone will play.
After two seconds, a confirmation tone
will play and the brightness level will set.
SECTION 6
Adjusting settings
Double click the
power button and
then press to cycle