The yellow Programmable key allows you to open specific apps on either short or long presses. You can assign the Programmable key to perform various functions, in some circumstances while the screen is locked.
Tip: The steps differ slightly depending on what Android™ operating system you are currently using. Please follow the relevant steps.
Android™ 8 Users
How to configure the Programmable key
1. Go to Settings > Programmable key.
2. You will be given three programmable options: PTT mode (Push-To-Talk), Double click, Long press and Underwater Mode.
3. Tap on Double click. This will open a list of applications that you can assign to the Programmable key, for example, the Camera app, then tap OK.
4. Next, tap on Long press and select an alternative option, for example, the Calendar app, then tap OK.
5. Now, when you double click or long press the Programmable key, the respective apps will open.
PTT mode
Slide the PTT mode switch to the right, to assign Push-To-Talk mode to the Programmable key.
Tip: The Zello PTT Walkie Talkie is available in the Rugged Work & Tools category of the App Toolbox. Once installed on your device, your Cat® phone can turn into a walkie talkie when PTT mode is activated.
Underwater mode
Slide the Underwater Mode switch to the right to assign the function to the Programmable key.
Note: In Underwater Mode, all touchscreen functions are disabled so you cannot answer incoming calls. See the Taking an Underwater Photo article for more details.
Android™ 7 Users
How to configure the Programmable key
1. Go to Settings > Programmable key.
2. You will be given three programmable options: PTT mode (Push-To-Talk), Short press, Long press and Underwater Mode.
3. Tap on Short press. This will open a list of applications that you can assign to the Programmable key, for example, the Camera app, then tap OK.
4. Next, tap on Long press and select an alternative option, for example, the Calendar app, then tap OK.
5. Now, when you short press or long press the Programmable key, the respective apps will open.
PTT mode
Slide the PTT mode switch to the right, to assign Push-To-Talk mode to the Programmable key.
Tip: The Zello PTT Walkie Talkie is available in the Rugged Work & Tools category of the App Toolbox. Once installed on your device, your Cat® phone can turn into a walkie talkie when PTT mode is activated.
Underwater mode
Slide the Underwater Mode switch to the right to assign the function to the Programmable key.
Note: In Underwater Mode, all touchscreen functions are disabled so you cannot answer incoming calls. See the Taking an Underwater Photo article for more details.