Kyocera DuraSport 5G User manual

User Guide

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................ 1
Get Started ................................................................................................................................ 2
Your Phone at a Glance...................................................................................................... 2
Set Up Your Phone............................................................................................................. 4
Charge the Battery....................................................................................................... 4
Charge the Battery Wirelessly ..................................................................................... 5
Install microSD Card and Reinstall SIM Card............................................................... 6
Turn Your Phone On and Off.............................................................................................. 8
Setup Wizard............................................................................................................... 8
Turn Your Screen On and Off...................................................................................... 8
Set Up Voicemail......................................................................................................... 9
Phone Basics............................................................................................................................11
Touchscreen Navigation ....................................................................................................11
Function Buttons................................................................................................................13
Your Home Screen............................................................................................................14
Home Screen Overview..............................................................................................14
Manage the Home Screens........................................................................................15
Apps Launcher ...........................................................................................................17
Permission..................................................................................................................17
Quick Shortcuts .................................................................................................................17
Status Bar..........................................................................................................................18
Notifications Panel......................................................................................................19
Quick Settings ............................................................................................................20
Enter Text..........................................................................................................................20
Gboard .......................................................................................................................20
Glide Typing ...............................................................................................................22
Google Voice Typing ..................................................................................................23
Copy and Paste Text..................................................................................................23
Phone Calls ..............................................................................................................................25
Make Phone Calls..............................................................................................................25

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Call Using the Phone Dialpad.....................................................................................25
Call from Recents.......................................................................................................26
Call from Contacts......................................................................................................26
Call Using a Speed Dial Number ................................................................................26
Call Emergency Numbers...........................................................................................26
Call Numbers with Pauses..........................................................................................27
Call Using the Plus (+) Code.......................................................................................27
Receive Phone Calls..........................................................................................................28
Voicemail...........................................................................................................................28
Set Up Voicemail........................................................................................................28
Review Voicemail .......................................................................................................29
Configure Voicemail Settings......................................................................................29
Basic Voicemail .................................................................................................................29
Set Up Basic Voicemail ..............................................................................................29
Voicemail Notification .................................................................................................29
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages............................................................................29
Phone Call Options............................................................................................................30
In-call Options.............................................................................................................30
Caller Name ID...........................................................................................................30
Call Waiting ................................................................................................................30
3-Way Calling .............................................................................................................31
Call Forwarding ..........................................................................................................31
Set Up Speed Dialing.........................................................................................................32
Recent Calls ......................................................................................................................33
View Recent Calls.......................................................................................................33
Recent Calls Options..................................................................................................33
Delete Recent Calls....................................................................................................34
Call Settings ......................................................................................................................34
Call Rejection .............................................................................................................34
Quick Responses........................................................................................................35
Auto Answer...............................................................................................................35
Power Key Ends Call..................................................................................................35
Noise Reduction.........................................................................................................36

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Additional Settings......................................................................................................36
Video Calling ..............................................................................................................36
Wi-Fi Calling...............................................................................................................36
Phone ringtone and vibration......................................................................................37
Step-up ring volume....................................................................................................37
Flashing light when ringing .........................................................................................37
Voicemail....................................................................................................................37
Assisted Dialing..........................................................................................................38
Real Time Text...........................................................................................................38
Hearing Aids – Telecoil Mode.....................................................................................38
Call Timer...................................................................................................................39
Verizon Push To Talk Plus (PTT+).....................................................................................39
Contacts....................................................................................................................................40
Contacts List......................................................................................................................40
Contacts List Options..................................................................................................40
Add a Contact....................................................................................................................41
Assign a Caller ID Picture to a Contact.......................................................................41
Save a Phone Number.......................................................................................................42
Delete a Contact................................................................................................................42
Edit a Contact....................................................................................................................42
Contacts Entry Options...............................................................................................43
Add a Group Contact.........................................................................................................43
Delete a Group Contact.....................................................................................................43
Edit a Group Contact .........................................................................................................44
Add a Contact to Favorites.................................................................................................44
ICE (In Case of Emergency)..............................................................................................45
Synchronize Contacts........................................................................................................45
Applications ..............................................................................................................................47
Google Apps......................................................................................................................47
Create a Google Account............................................................................................47
Sign In to Your Google Account..................................................................................47
Chrome.......................................................................................................................47
Gmail™ ......................................................................................................................48

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Calendar.....................................................................................................................49
Google Play Store App ...............................................................................................50
Google Maps..............................................................................................................51
YouTube.....................................................................................................................51
YouTube Music...........................................................................................................51
Files............................................................................................................................52
Supported Formats.....................................................................................................52
Message+..........................................................................................................................52
Connections..............................................................................................................................53
Wi-Fi..................................................................................................................................53
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network......................................................53
The Wi-Fi Settings Menu ............................................................................................54
Bluetooth ...........................................................................................................................54
Turn Bluetooth On or Off.............................................................................................54
Change the Device Name...........................................................................................54
Pairing........................................................................................................................55
Send and Receive Information....................................................................................56
Supported Bluetooth Profiles ......................................................................................56
Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology...................................................................56
Turn NFC On or Off....................................................................................................57
Mobile Hotspot & Tethering................................................................................................57
Turn Wi-Fi Hotspot On or Off......................................................................................57
USB tethering.............................................................................................................58
Bluetooth tethering......................................................................................................58
Camera.....................................................................................................................................59
Use the Camera App .........................................................................................................59
Open or Close the Camera App..................................................................................59
Viewfinder Screen.......................................................................................................59
Take a Picture or Record a Video...............................................................................61
Action Overlay Mode ..................................................................................................62
Underwater Mode.......................................................................................................63
Review Screen ...........................................................................................................63
Camera Settings.........................................................................................................64

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View Pictures and Videos Using Photos ............................................................................66
View Pictures and Videos...........................................................................................66
Work with Pictures.............................................................................................................67
Edit a Picture..............................................................................................................67
Share Pictures and Videos.................................................................................................68
Useful Tools..............................................................................................................................69
Clock .................................................................................................................................69
Alarm..........................................................................................................................69
Clock ..........................................................................................................................69
Timer..........................................................................................................................70
Stopwatch...................................................................................................................70
Bedtime......................................................................................................................71
Calculator ..........................................................................................................................71
Flashlight...........................................................................................................................71
Sound Recorder.................................................................................................................72
Voice Services...................................................................................................................73
Text-to-Speech...........................................................................................................73
Voice Search..............................................................................................................73
Outdoor Portal ...................................................................................................................74
Weather......................................................................................................................75
Outdoor Grid...............................................................................................................75
Carkit Power On or Off.......................................................................................................76
Settings.....................................................................................................................................77
Network & internet .............................................................................................................77
Wi-Fi settings..............................................................................................................77
Mobile network settings..............................................................................................77
Airplane mode ............................................................................................................78
Mobile Hotspot & tethering..........................................................................................78
Data Saver .................................................................................................................78
Wi-Fi calling................................................................................................................78
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)...................................................................................78
Private DNS................................................................................................................79
Wireless emergency alerts..........................................................................................79

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Connected devices ............................................................................................................79
USB............................................................................................................................79
Pair new device..........................................................................................................79
Previously connected devices.....................................................................................79
Connection preferences..............................................................................................80
Apps & notifications ...........................................................................................................80
App launch optimization..............................................................................................80
Conversations.............................................................................................................81
Notifications................................................................................................................81
Screen time ................................................................................................................81
Default apps ...............................................................................................................81
Permission manager...................................................................................................81
Special app access.....................................................................................................81
Battery...............................................................................................................................81
Battery Saver..............................................................................................................81
Adaptive Battery.........................................................................................................81
Battery percentage .....................................................................................................81
Last full charge...........................................................................................................82
Screen usage since full charge...................................................................................82
Battery Care Mode......................................................................................................82
Display...............................................................................................................................82
Brightness level..........................................................................................................82
Dark theme.................................................................................................................82
Night Light ..................................................................................................................82
Adaptive brightness....................................................................................................83
Wallpaper ...................................................................................................................83
Screen timeout ...........................................................................................................83
Glove touch mode.......................................................................................................83
Pocket mode...............................................................................................................83
Auto-rotate screen......................................................................................................83
Font size.....................................................................................................................83
Display size ................................................................................................................83
Screen saver ..............................................................................................................83

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Lock screen display....................................................................................................83
Lift to wake .................................................................................................................83
Display quick settings .................................................................................................84
Sound................................................................................................................................84
Media volume, Call volume, Ring & Notification volume, Alarm volume......................84
Vibrate for calls...........................................................................................................84
Do Not Disturb............................................................................................................84
Media..........................................................................................................................84
Shortcut to prevent ringing..........................................................................................84
Phone ringtone...........................................................................................................84
Vibration pattern .........................................................................................................85
Vibration intensity .......................................................................................................85
Default notification sound............................................................................................85
Default alarm sound....................................................................................................85
Other sounds and vibrations.......................................................................................85
Programmable key.............................................................................................................85
Answer and end call ...................................................................................................86
Wake up device..........................................................................................................86
Storage..............................................................................................................................86
Device storage............................................................................................................86
Portable storage.........................................................................................................86
Privacy...............................................................................................................................86
Permission manager...................................................................................................87
Show passwords ........................................................................................................87
Notifications on lock screen........................................................................................87
Autofill service from Google........................................................................................87
Advanced ...................................................................................................................87
Location.............................................................................................................................87
Use location................................................................................................................88
Recent location requests ............................................................................................88
App access to location................................................................................................88
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning.....................................................................................88
Emergency Location Service ......................................................................................88

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Security..............................................................................................................................88
Security status............................................................................................................88
Screen lock.................................................................................................................88
Screen lock settings....................................................................................................89
Fingerprint ..................................................................................................................89
Face unlock................................................................................................................90
Smart Lock.................................................................................................................90
Device admin apps.....................................................................................................90
SIM card lock..............................................................................................................90
Encryption & credentials.............................................................................................91
Trust agents................................................................................................................91
App pinning.................................................................................................................91
Covert mode...............................................................................................................91
Accounts............................................................................................................................91
Set Up a New Account................................................................................................91
Manage Existing Accounts..........................................................................................91
Automatically sync data..............................................................................................92
Accessibility.......................................................................................................................92
Downloaded apps.......................................................................................................92
Select to Speak ..........................................................................................................92
TalkBack.....................................................................................................................92
Text-to-speech output.................................................................................................93
Font size.....................................................................................................................93
Display size ................................................................................................................93
Dark theme.................................................................................................................93
Magnification ..............................................................................................................93
Color correction..........................................................................................................93
Color inversion............................................................................................................94
Large mouse pointer...................................................................................................94
Remove animations....................................................................................................94
Accessibility Menu......................................................................................................94
Switch Access ............................................................................................................94
Dwell timing................................................................................................................95

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Power button ends call ...............................................................................................95
Auto-rotate screen......................................................................................................95
Touch & hold delay.....................................................................................................95
Time to take action (Accessibility timeout) ..................................................................95
Vibration intensity .......................................................................................................95
System navigation ......................................................................................................96
Mono audio.................................................................................................................96
Audio balance.............................................................................................................96
Caption preference.....................................................................................................96
Real Time Text...........................................................................................................96
Hearing aids ...............................................................................................................96
High contrast text........................................................................................................96
Shortcut from lock screen...........................................................................................96
Digital Wellbeing & parental controls..................................................................................96
Your Digital Wellbeing tools........................................................................................96
Parental controls.........................................................................................................97
Google...............................................................................................................................98
System updates.................................................................................................................98
System...............................................................................................................................98
Languages & Input......................................................................................................98
Gestures.....................................................................................................................99
Date & time.................................................................................................................99
Backup .....................................................................................................................100
Reset options............................................................................................................100
About phone....................................................................................................................101
Compliance information............................................................................................101
Safety & Warranty and User guide............................................................................101
Contact Us..............................................................................................................................102
Drying Procedures..................................................................................................................103
Drying Your Phone ..........................................................................................................103
Copyright & Trademarks.........................................................................................................104

Introduction 1
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Kyocera product. Please read this user guide carefully
before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
Descriptions in the User Guide
Most descriptions in this user guide are based on your phone’s setup at the time of purchase.
Instructions for performing tasks in this guide may change depending on the version of software
or application on your phone. The status of individual settings may affect whether certain menus
for option settings are displayed or visible.
All screens in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary. Certain features, services, and
applications are network dependent and may not be available in all areas; additional terms,
conditions and/or charges may apply. Contact your service provider about feature availability
and functionality.
All features, functionality, and other specifications, as well as the information contained in this
guide are based upon the latest available information and are believed to be accurate at the
time of issuing. Kyocera International, Inc. reserves the right to change or modify any
information or specifications without notice or obligation.
For warranty service information, please refer to the Safety and Warranty Information linked
from your phone (see Safety & Warranty and User guide) or call the following telephone number
from anywhere in the continental United States: 1-800-349-4478.
This phone can determine its/your geographical location (location information) and can
associate location information with other data. For some services and applications, location
information must be turned on and you have to agree to its collection. Additionally, certain
services, applications, and programs are capable of accessing, collecting, storing, and using
location information and disclosing it to others. You should decide carefully when determining
whether location information should be made available to others.
©2021 Kyocera Corporation. KYOCERA is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Get Started
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and Verizon
service the first time.
Your Phone at a Glance
The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and keys.

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Key Functions
●LED indicator displays a phone notification, charging status, or alert.
●Proximity/Light sensor detects how close an object is to the surface of the screen. This
is typically used to detect when your face is pressed up against the screen, such as
during a phone call. The amount of light in the surrounding environment is also detected
by this sensor and it is used, for example, to adjust the screen brightness.
●Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your phone. Use finger
gestures to navigate and interact with items on the screen. In Underwater mode, the
touch operation will be disabled.
●Front camera takes pictures and records videos while facing the screen and allows you
to video conference.
●Earpiece/Speaker lets you hear the caller’s voice, automated prompts, ringtones, and
sounds.
●USB/Charger port allows you to connect the phone and a USB Type-C cable for use
with the charger adapter, or other compatible accessories.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
●Main microphone transmits your voice for phone calls and is used for voice-activated
functions.
●Barometric pressure vent hole allows a flow of air to equalize internal and external
barometric pressure and helps the phone's barometer to sense atmospheric pressure
accurately.
●Tether point allows you to attach useful accessories.
●SIM/microSD card slot allows you to insert a SIM card and a microSD card placed on
the SIM/microSD card tray.
NOTE: microSD cards are sold separately. Your phone supports a microSD card up to
1 TB.
●Volume keys allow you to adjust the ringtone or media volume when you are not on a
call, or adjust the voice volume during a call.
●Power key lets you turn the phone on or off or turn the screen on or off, restart the
phone, capture screenshots, or access Device control commands.

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●PTT/Programmable key acts as a dedicated PTT key by installing the PTT+ application.
See Verizon Push To Talk Plus (PTT+). Other PTT applications also may be available.
Contact your service provider for details. The key also functions as a programmable key
that can be assigned to frequently used applications or functions for quick access. See
Programmable key.
●Secondary microphone suppresses background noise improving audio quality for the
other party during voice calls.
●Fingerprint sensor lets you unlock the phone with your fingerprint. See Fingerprint.
●Wireless charging area allows you to charge the battery using a Qi wireless charger
(sold separately). See Charge the Battery Wirelessly.
●Flash helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when taking a picture or
recording a video. It can also work as an LED flashlight. See Flashlight.
●Wide view camera lets you take pictures and videos in wide angle mode.
●Back camera lets you take pictures and videos.
Set Up Your Phone
You need to charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
Charge the Battery
Fully charge the battery before powering on the phone.
NOTE:The battery cannot be removed from the phone. For replacing or disposing of the
battery, contact a KYOCERA authorized service center.
IMPORTANT:Unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet when not in use to reduce the
environmental impact of charging.
IMPORTANT: Use only a USB Type-C charger/cable for this phone.
1. Plug one end of the USB cable into the phone’s USB/Charger port.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the AC adapter, and then plug the adapter
into an electrical outlet.
NOTE: For the fastest charging times, use the optional Adaptive Fast Charging AC
adapter SCP-53ADT* (sold separately). *Part number: 5AAXAD080ULA-.

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WARNING: Use only approved chargers and cables with your phone. Improper
handling of the charging port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger
or cable, may cause damage to your device and void the warranty.
3. When charging is complete, remove the cable from the port.
Charge the Battery Wirelessly
Your phone supports Qi and works with Qi-enabled chargers. Follow the steps below to charge
the battery using a wireless charger (sold separately).
1. Locate the charging area on your wireless charger by referring to the charger
documentation.
2. Place your phone ensuring that the charging area of your phone touches the charging
area of your wireless charger.
Before starting wireless charging, please note the following:
●If the charging areas are not touching, the charging results will be poor.
●Make sure there is nothing between your phone and wireless charger, especially
anything metal.
●Your phone may become hot while charging the battery.
●If charging doesn’t start after positioning your phone correctly, please use the AC
adapter that came with your phone.
For more information on wireless charging, see your wireless charger documentation.
USB Type-C
USB Type-C

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Install microSD Card and Reinstall SIM Card
Inserting a compatible microSD card into your phone will increase its storage capacity. Your
phone comes with a preinstalled SIM card. If you need to reinstall your SIM card, follow the
instructions below.
NOTE: microSD cards are sold separately.
1. With the phone facing up, insert your fingernail into the slit on the SIM/microSD card
tray cover and pull out the tray.
2. Put the tray onto a flat surface and place a microSD card into the tray. Ensure the gold
contacts are facing down as shown.
Slit
SIM/microSD card tray cover
SIM/microSD card tray
SIM/microSD card tray cover

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NOTE: If you need to reinstall your SIM card, remove the original SIM card from the tray
and place your new SIM card into the tray with the gold contacts facing down as
shown.
3. Insert the tray into the phone, being careful not to let the cards slide out. Then gently
push the tray back into the slot until it fits into place.
4. In order to maintain your phone’s waterproof seal, confirm that the card tray cover is
securely closed.

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WARNING: Do not use the phone under water if the SIM/microSD card tray cover is
broken or open.
NOTE: You can easily damage the microSD card by improper operation. Please be
careful when inserting, removing, or handling the microSD card.
NOTE: Make sure your battery is fully charged before using the microSD card. Your
data may become damaged or unusable if the battery runs out while using the
microSD card.
Turn Your Phone On and Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off.
To turn your phone On:
►Press and hold the Power key until the screen lights up.
To turn your phone Off:
1. Press and hold the Power key until the Power menu screen is displayed.
2. Tap Power, then Power off to turn the phone off.
To restart your phone:
1. Press and hold the Power key until the Power menu screen is displayed.
2. Tap Power, then Restart to restart the phone.
Setup Wizard
When you turn on your phone for the first time, the Setup Wizard starts automatically. Follow the
onscreen instructions to choose a default language, connect to a Wi-Fi network, choose the
device protection, set up accounts, and more.
Turn Your Screen On and Off
Your phone allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on when
you need it.
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use
►To turn the screen off, quickly press the Power key. Pressing the Power key again or
receiving an incoming call will turn on your phone screen.
To save battery power, the phone screen automatically turns off after a certain period of time
when left idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone screen is off.
NOTE: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Screen
timeout.