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Hints & Tips
Hints & Tips on Kyocera's DuraSport 5G Smartphone.
More details can be found in the User's Guide.

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  • Page 1 Hints & Tips Hints & Tips on Kyocera’s DuraSport 5G Smartphone. More details can be found in the User’s Guide.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents: DuraSport 5G UW – Hints & Tips Quick Settings ........................1 Programmable Key ....................... 2 Wake Up Device ........................2 Underwater Mode ........................3 Video Bites ..........................4 Camera Settings ........................4 Multi Camera .......................... 6 Action Overlay Mode ......................7 Bike Mode ..........................
  • Page 3: Quick Settings

    Quick Settings The quick settings screen allows you to quickly access useful menu items. Slide the status bar down to the bottom of the touchscreen. To show more entries, slide the Quick Settings panel down to the bottom. Tap on a quick setting panel icon to enable or disable the feature. •...
  • Page 4: Programmable Key

    Programmable Key You can select what the PTT key does for a long press or double press. To assign a function to the Programmable key: From the Apps launcher, tap Settings > Programmable key. Select Press and hold and/or Double press. NOTE: The Programmable key when assigned to 3 party apps such as Push to Talk may require a subscription.
  • Page 5: Underwater Mode

    Underwater Mode You can take a picture or record video in the water. Your phone is immersible in water for up to 30 minutes at a depth not exceeding two meters (about 6.56 ft.). The Camera menu bar provides various modes, slide to More to access Underwater. WARNING: Avoid using the phone in saltwater.
  • Page 6: Video Bites

    Video Bites Create short videos “bites” by pressing and holding the record button or programmable key (as assigned). Releasing the key stops the recording. Enabling the pause function while in Video bites will pause the recording when you release the record button or programmable key.
  • Page 7 Common Storage: Phone or SD card. Add location information: On and Off. Preserve last mode: On and Off. Shutter sound: On and Off. Useful features Quick social media: On and Off. Grid: On and Off. Image correction Wide camera distortion: On and Off. Underwater distortion: On and Off.
  • Page 8: Multi Camera

    Multi Camera Provides the capability to enable both the front and rear cameras simultaneously creating a picture in picture mode. This is great for capturing a video of an event and being able to narrate the action. You can switch between cameras to set which is main and which is the PiP (picture in picture).
  • Page 9: Action Overlay Mode

    Action Overlay Mode You can take a photo or record a video with additional information such as elapsed time, travel distance, speed, G-force, altitude, map, or weather. WARNING: Do not operate the app while driving or riding a bicycle or motorcycle. If necessary, stop moving first and operate the app with careful attention to your safety.
  • Page 10: Bike Mode

    Bike Mode Provides additional capabilities to the Action Overlay that includes displaying Grade, Heart Rate, Cadence and Power when connected to external sensors that support ANT+. ► From the Home screen, tap > More > Bike. NOTE: Bike mode uses location information. You will be prompted to enable the Location settings if they are disabled.
  • Page 11: Disinfecting Your Phone

    Disinfecting Your Phone Gently wipe the phone with a lint-free cloth moistened with alcohol (70% solution) * or a cleaning wipe. *Note: Use only ethanol or isopropyl alcohol (70% solution). Remove any excess liquid with a dry lint-free cloth until it is completely dry. Drying Your Phone CAUTION! If your phone has been submerged in water, for example to use the camera in Underwater Mode, rinse all surfaces of the phone thoroughly with clean, fresh water...
  • Page 12: Focus Mode (Digital Wellbeing)

    Focus Mode (Digital Wellbeing) Focus mode is one of the features of Digital Wellbeing that lets you pause distracting apps so you can better focus your time. You can also set a schedule to turn on Focus mode automatically and reduce distractions while you’re at work, school, or home. From the Apps launcher, tap Settings >...
  • Page 13: Covert Mode

    Covert Mode Covert mode makes your phone effectively unnoticeable even in silent and dark environments by disabling all touch operation, display, lights, device audio and vibrations. Audio through the USB-C port and Bluetooth can optionally be enabled. NOTE: Sound and LEDs that originate from Bluetooth devices connected to the phone may not be disabled even when Covert mode is on.
  • Page 14: Mobile Hotspot

    Mobile Hotspot Mobile Hotspot allows you to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction with 4G LTE or 5G data services. Turn Wi-Fi Hotspot On or Off Use the settings menu to enable or disable your phone’s Mobile Hotspot capabilities. IMPORTANT: There may be charges for using Mobile hotspot depending on your contract or plan.
  • Page 15: Outdoor Portal

    Outdoor Portal The Outdoor Portal provides important and interesting information for your outdoor activities. It also has shortcut buttons to access handy tools, such as compass, barometer, altimeter and weather. From the Home screen, swipe left and tap Outdoor Portal. The following features are available: Weather, Compass, Barometer, Barometer Weather, Tide, Fish Index, Sunrise/Sunset, Moonrise/Moonset &...
  • Page 16: Rugged / Mil-Std-810H

    Waterproof (IPX6/IPX8): use it in your pool (up to 6.5 feet (2m) for 30 minutes), take some great pics. Kyocera has been doing waterproof for more than a decade. Other devices may be water resistant, but Kyocera’s is designed to function (and thrive) in water, rather than simply withstand water.
  • Page 17: Wet & Glove Touch Operation

    Wet & Glove Touch Operation Use it with gloves up to 3mm thick, even in sleet and snow. Extreme weather in the field is no match for DURASPORT 5G. Wet touch means your screen remains operational when your hands or device screen is wet. In Underwater mode, physical keys are used instead of the touchscreen.
  • Page 18: 3-Button Navigation

    3-button Navigation: You will find a row of three buttons that let you perform specific functions as below. • Back - Tap to return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the Notifications panel, or onscreen keyboard. •...

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