Kyocera DuraSport 5G UW Assembly instructions

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

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 ............................................................................................................................... 8
Disinfecting Your Phone ..................................................................................................... 9
Drying Your Phone ............................................................................................................... 9
Focus Mode (Digital Wellbeing)....................................................................................... 10
Covert Mode......................................................................................................................... 11
Mobile Hotspot .................................................................................................................... 12
Outdoor Portal ..................................................................................................................... 13
Rugged / MIL-STD-810H .................................................................................................... 14
Wet & Glove Touch Operation ......................................................................................... 15
System Navigation – 3-Button / Gesture ....................................................................... 15
3-button Navigation:........................................................................................................... 16
Gesture Navigation:............................................................................................................ 16

1
Quick Settings
The quick settings screen allows you to quickly access useful menu items.
1. Slide the status bar down to the bottom of the touchscreen. To show more entries,
slide the Quick Settings panel down to the bottom.
2. Tap on a quick setting panel icon to enable or disable the feature.
•To change the positions of items, tap . Touch and hold the item you want to move,
and then drag it to a different location and release your finger.
•To adjust the screen brightness, drag the knob on the brightness slider left or right.
Quick Shortcuts
Touch and hold an application icon to display available Quick Shortcuts on the screen.
1. Touch and hold any application icon to display available Quick Shortcuts options.
2. Tap the desired shortcut on the menu to go directly to the selected option.
TIP: You can create a Home screen shortcut from the Quick Shortcuts by touching
and holding, then touch, hold and drag the shortcut and place it where you want.

2
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:
1. From the Apps launcher, tap Settings > Programmable key.
2. Select Press and hold and/or Double press.
NOTE: The Programmable key when assigned to 3rd party apps such as Push to Talk
may require a subscription. Some apps may override the double press option.
3. Select an application you want to assign to the key. The assigned application
launches when you press the key as defined above.
−Tap Do nothing if you do not want to assign any function to the key.
NOTE: You can set the Programmable key to Answer and end calls up your phone by
tapping the on/off icon next to Answer and end call. You can set the Programmable
key to wake up your phone by tapping the on/off icon next to Wake up device.
Wake Up Device
If you turn this on and the screen is off, a long press on the Programmable key will turn
on the phone's screen. To open apps other than the camera requires the user to
unlock the device.

3
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. It is highly corrosive and can damage
internal components and degrade the audio performance over time.
TIP: You can change the modes on the menu bar from the Edit modes menu.
Underwater, Action Overlay, Bike and Multi camera are available under More.
1. From the Home screen, tap > More > Underwater.
2. In Underwater mode, the physical keys below are used instead of the touchscreen.
NOTE: The touchscreen is unavailable except the thumbnail area.
•For Viewfinder screen:
−Volume Up key to take photos.
−Volume Down key to record videos. (Long press to turn on the light.)
−Programmable key to switch between the Rear and Front Cameras. (Long press to exit
Underwater mode.)
WARNING: Before immersing your phone in the water, make sure all ports and covers are properly seated,
with no foreign objects obstructing the seals, to maintain the waterproof capability. The phone
should never be used under water if the SIM/microSD card tray cover, USB/Charger port cover or
headset jack cover is broken or open.
NOTE: After using your phone in the Underwater Mode, immediately rinse the phone gently in clean fresh
water. The phone should be dried using a very specific procedure. See Drying Your Phone.

4
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. Press and hold to start recording again so you can create on movie
in multiple parts.
►From the Home screen, tap < < Video bites.
Camera Settings
Access camera settings by tapping . The following options are available:
Video
Video size: 1080p/60fps [16:9], 1080p/30fps [16:9], 1072p [1:1], 860p [20:9] & 720p [16:9].
Image stabilization: : On and Off.
Recording file format: H.264, H.265 (Capacity priority) & H.265 (image quality priority).
Recording type: Monoaural sound & Stereo sound.
Mute audio: On and Off.
Wind noise reduction: On and Off.
Disabling notifications: On and Off.

5
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.
Key settings
Volume key: Zoom, Shutter, Volume & Off.
Programmable key (long press): Same as programmable key setting or Toggle camera mode.
Other
Edit modes: Select camera modes and order to be shown in the camera scroll bar.
Choose theme: Light, Dark or System default.
Camera function guide: Access basic information for available camera features.
Reset settings: Resets all camera features to factory defaults.

6
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). You can also change the size and shape of
the PiP to create a custom look.
►From the Home screen, tap > More > Multi camera.
Multi Camera Settings
Access Multi camera settings by tapping . The following options are available:
● Image stabilization: On and Off.
● Crop type: PiP shape – Rectangle, Rounded Rectangle or Circle.
● Add location information: On and Off.
● Wind noise reduction: On and Off.

7
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.
►From the Home screen, tap > More > Action Overlay.
NOTE: Action Overlay mode uses location information. You will be prompted to enable
the Location settings if they are disabled.
Action Overlay Mode Settings
You can configure the Action Overlay mode settings by tapping .
The following options are available:
Screen settings:
● Screen rotation: Switch Screen rotation On and Off.
● Screen lock: Switch Screen lock On and Off.
Display settings:
● Altitude setting: Select Automatic acquisition(GPS), Automatic acquisition(Air
Pressure) or Direct input.
● Map display format: Select Around map, Route, Map (2D) + route, or
Map (3D) + route. Note: Map is not displayed until recording is started.
● Speedometer: maximum speed Select 25 mph, 50 mph, 100 mph, or 150 mph.
Select display data:
● Basic: Check or uncheck the checkbox for Speedometer, Elapsed time, Altitude,
G force, Distance, Place, Map, Date & time, Weather, Logo and TAG.
Units:
● Altitude: Select Feet (ft) or Meter (m).
● Distance: Select Mile (mi), Kilometer (km), or Nautical mile (nm).
● Temperature: Select Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).
NOTE: Screen will lock after recording begins to avoid accidental operations.

8
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.
Bike Mode Settings
In addition to the settings described for Action Overlay, you can configure the sensor
connections and set the bicycle tire size (Circumference) to calibrate the application.
You can access Bike mode settings by tapping .The following options are available:
Screen settings:
● Screen rotation: On and Off.
● Screen lock: On and Off.
● Screen is off while recording: On and Off.
Select display data: Allows selection of what elements are displayed in the overlay.
● Speedometer, Elapsed time (small), Elapsed time (big), Distance, Heart rate,
Cadence, Power, Place, Map, Date & time, G-force, Weather, Grade, Altitude,
Altitude graph, Logo & Tag.