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Contents Contents Unboxing l About Vive tia Vive headset Link box Vive controllers en Vive base stations Setting up Vive for the first time Choosing the play area Setting up the play area Exploring Vive fid What is the play area? Tracking C Setup 16 16 17 19 22 22 re r Fo 13 21 vi Trademarks and copyrights 11 16 ew General on Troubleshooting and FAQs 4 10 on ly Getting started 4
About this guide About this guide In this user guide, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is a note. A note often gives additional information, such as what happens when you choose to do or not to do a certain action. A note also provides information that may only be applicable to some situations. tia l This is a tip. A tip gives you an alternative way to do a particular step or procedure, or lets you know of an option that you may find helpful.
Unboxing Unboxing l About Vive tia With Vive™, you can look and move around a room-scale virtual environment. Because your physical location is tracked, you can explore and interact within immersive fantasy worlds. en About Vive PRE (Developer Edition) Vive PRE includes the headset, controllers, and base stations that you need to start creating interactive VR experiences. The headset is your window to the VR environment.
Unboxing Strap 2 Audio cable 3 3-in-1 headset cable 4 IPD (interpupillary distance) knob 5 Face cushion 6 Lenses 7 P-sensor ew C 8 on 1 on ly fid en tia l 5 Lens distance knobs re § Do not cover the P-sensor. vi § Only use the cleaning cloth provided in the box to wipe the lenses. Putting the headset on 1. Pull the headset down over your eyes. Fo r 2. Slide the straps around the back of your head, and adjust them so that the headset fits snugly and comfortably.
Unboxing Adjusting the lens distance on the headset The closer the lenses are to your eyes, the better the field of view. If you need to wear prescription glasses while using Vive, adjust the lens distance for space to fit your glasses in. on ly fid en tia l 1. Pull out each lens distance knob to unlock it. vi ew C on 2. Rotate both lens distance knobs to adjust the lens further or closer to your face. Fo r re 3. After you're done adjusting, push each knob to lock it back in.
Unboxing Using the IPD knob on the headset Interpupillary distance (IPD) is the distance between the center of the pupils in your eyes. A quick way to get an estimate is by facing a mirror and holding a millimeter ruler against your brow. Use this measurement as a guide to adjust the distance between the lenses of the headset so that you'll have a better viewing experience. fid en tia l To change the distance between the lenses, rotate the IPD knob.
Unboxing Connecting a USB device to the headset Plug in the USB 3.0 cable to the headset for using a compatible third-party device with Vive. en tia l 1. Push open the compartment cover to access the connector slots on the headset. on ly ew C on fid 2. Plug in the USB cable to its corresponding slot. Fo r re vi 3. Connect the third-party device to the USB cable end.
Unboxing Cleaning or replacing the face cushion Remove the face cushion to clean sweat or makeup stains from the foam or to replace it with the spare face cushion that comes in the box. on ly fid en tia l 1. To remove the face cushion, peel off the foam starting from both ends of the face cushion until it detaches from the headset. on 2. When cleaning the face cushion, hand wash with water or use toning lotion to remove makeup stains. Do not scrub, bleach, iron, or tumble dry.
Unboxing Headset status light The status light shows: § White when the headset is active § Flashing white when the headset is not tracked § Flickering white when the headset is on standby tia l § Red when an error is encountered (with cables, display, or the like) Link box 3-in-1 cable on ly vi 1 ew C on fid en Use the link box to connect the headset to your computer. 3 USB port 4 Mini DisplayPort™ re 2 Power port Fo 5 HDMI port r Note: Cable is not provided.
Unboxing 3. Insert the USB cable on the USB port on the link box, and then insert the opposite end on your computer's USB port. on Vive controllers C Use the controllers to interact with objects in the VR world. on ly fid en tia l 4. Connect the 3-in-1 headset (HDMI, USB, and power) cables on the side with matching orange trims on the link box. Fo r re vi ew Do not cover the sensors on the controllers as these are tracked by the base stations.
Unboxing Menu button 2 Trackpad 3 System button 4 Status light 5 USB charging adapter 6 Tracking sensor 7 Trigger 8 Grip button l 1 tia 12 Charging the controllers en Charge each controller using the USB cable provided. The status light shows a solid white when the controller is fully charged. on ly fid Turning the controllers on or off § To turn the controller on, press the System button until you hear a beeping sound.
Unboxing Controller status light The status light shows: § White when the controller is active § Flashing white when the controller is not tracked § Red when an error is encountered l § Flashing red when battery is low tia § Flashing blue when the controller is pairing with the headset § Blue when the controller is connecting with the headset en § Orange when charging Vive base stations on ly fid The base stations track sensors from the headset and controllers.
Unboxing When the base stations are turned on, it may affect some nearby infrared sensors, such as those used by an IR TV remote control. Installing the base stations l Do not attempt to pry open the base stations as it could injure you or damage the product. tia 1. Place the base stations on opposite sides of the room on a spot that’s above your height. It’s recommended to mount the base stations on a high shelf, tripod, or on a ceiling or wall.
Unboxing 3. Attach the power cables to each base station, and then plug them into a power outlet.The status light should show as white. 4. Connect the base stations and set the channel. on ly on fid en tia l § With the sync cable (recommended). One base station needs to be set to “A” channel, while the other is set to “B” channel. § Without the sync cable. One base station needs to be set to “B” channel, while the other is set to “C” channel.
Getting started Getting started l Setting up Vive for the first time tia Before you can use Vive, you’ll need to set it up. Walk through the setup process to install software, set up hardware, define your play area, and more. en Make sure to sign in with your HTC Account to download exclusive VR content. fid What is the play area? on ly To begin, download the Vive Setup file from www.htcvive.com. on The play area sets the virtual boundaries of Vive.
Getting started § If you’re planning to set up room-scale VR, choose a space that has a minimum play area of around 6.5 x 5 feet (2 x 1.5 meters). § Place your computer right outside of this space. The headset cable can only extend by around 16 feet (5 meters) from your computer. Setting up the play area tia l During the Vive setup process, you’ll be prompted to set the bounds of the play area. en When tracing the boundaries of the play area, make sure that the floor is cleared.
Getting started Setting up a standing-only play area Choose this option if you only want to experience VR in a seated or standing position. 1. On the Room Setup’s Welcome screen, click Standing only. 2. Place the headset where it’s visible from the base stations, and then click Next. l 3. Stand in the middle of the cleared space while facing the default direction you want to use Vive, click Calibrate center, and then click Next. Fo r re vi on ly ew C on fid 6. Click Done to save the setup.
Getting started Exploring Vive on ly on fid en tia l Once you've completed the Vive setup process, you can now wear the headset and hold the controllers. ew C For health and safety warnings, please refer to the Safety and regulatory guide, which is periodically updated for accuracy and completeness. For the latest version, check www.htcvive.com. System Dashboard Download VR apps, change your settings, and more on the System Dashboard.
Getting started tia l 20 en Vive tab The Vive tab on the System Dashboard offers you an entry point to VR services. § Launch Vive Home by selecting on § Check out featured and recommended VR apps § Sort and view your recently opened VR apps § Open a VR app Vive Home Vive Home is your own personal VR space. ew C § Access services from your phone on ly Use the Vive tab to: fid Press the System button on the controller to show the dashboard, and then switch to the Vive tab.
Troubleshooting and FAQs Troubleshooting and FAQs tia l General What can I do when the status light on the headset indicates an error? If you see that the status light is red, try these methods to resolve the issue: en § Disconnect and reconnect the headset 3-in-1 cable on the link box. § Check that the cables between the link box and your computer are properly connected. fid § Unplug and replug the power adapter into an electrical outlet to restart the link box.
Troubleshooting and FAQs Tracking One or more Vive hardware are not tracked. What should I do? Make sure that the hardware are placed inside the play area. You can also turn the hardware off and on again to reactivate the tracking. l If you're having an issue with the headset, you can try to disconnect and reconnect the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on your computer's graphic card. tia If you still get an error, restart your computer and reopen the SteamVR app.
Trademarks and copyrights Trademarks and copyrights ©2016 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. SteamVR is a trademark of Valve Corporation. tia l HTC, the HTC logo, Vive, the Vive logo, and all other HTC product and services names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of HTC Corporation and its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries.
