Specifications

Figure 1.7 The DK 2 headset: front, side and back views

It has small adjustment wheels on the left and right side that allow you to move the display

closer to or further from your face. There is foam padding on the surfaces intended to rest

against the skin and straps that secure the Rift to your head. In addition to the normal ‘around

the sides’ strap that you might find on any pair of ski goggles, an additional strap goes directly

over the top of your head. This third strap provides additional support for the headset, which

while light, can still be front-heavy enough to cause fatigue during extended use. Perhaps more

importantly, the third strap reduces the need to secure the side straps as tightly, alleviating

another potential source of discomfort and fatigue.

The headset’s display power button is located on the top edge of the headset next to the

power indicator light. The indicator light glows blue when the headset is powered on and

receiving a video signal and orange when the headset is on but not receiving a video signal. (If

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