Vive PRE User Guide
Contents Contents Unboxing About Vive 4 Vive headset 5 Putting the headset on 6 Connecting a USB device to the headset Unplugging the headset cables 9 10 Cleaning the headset 11 Headset status light 13 Link box 13 Connecting the headset to your computer 13 Vive controllers 15 Charging the controllers 15 Turning the controllers on or off 16 Pairing the controllers with the headset 16 Attaching the lanyards to the controllers 16 Controller status light 17 Vive base stations 17
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Unboxing Unboxing About Vive 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. About Vive PRE Vive PRE includes the headset, controllers, and base stations that you need to start creating interactive VR experiences. Do not disassemble any of the hardware as it could injure you or damage the product.
Unboxing Vive headset The headset is your window to the VR environment. The headset has sensors that are tracked by the base stations. The sensors on the headset are sensitive. Do not cover or scratch the sensor lenses, including the proximity sensor.
Unboxing 4 IPD (interpupillary distance) knob 5 Face cushion 6 Lenses 7 Proximity sensor 1 Microphone 2 Nose piece 3 Lens distance knobs Putting the headset on 1. Pull the headset down over your eyes. 2. Slide the straps around the back of your head, and adjust them so that the headset fits snugly and comfortably. 3. Make sure that the cables pass through the sleeve at the back of the headset, and are positioned straight down your back.
Unboxing Adjusting the lens distance on the headset If you wear large prescription glasses or have long eyelashes, you may need to increase the lens distance further from your face. Only increase this distance as necessary, as the closer the lenses are to your eyes, the better your field of view will be while wearing the headset. 1. Pull out each lens distance knob to unlock it. 2. Rotate both lens distance knobs to adjust the lens further or closer to your face. 3.
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. 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. 1. Push open the compartment cover to access the connector slots on the headset. 2. Plug in the USB cable to its corresponding slot. 3. Connect the third-party device to the USB cable end. 4. Replace the compartment cover.
Unboxing Unplugging the headset cables When you need to, carefully unplug the cables from the headset. 1. Push open the compartment cover to access the connector slots on the headset. 2. To prevent damage to the cable tips, unplug the cables one by one following this sequence: power cable, USB cable, and HDMI cable. 1 3. Replace the compartment cover.
Unboxing Cleaning the headset Dampen the cleaning cloth provided in the box with water to wipe the headset and sensor lenses clean. Using any other liquid may cause damage. Cleaning or replacing the face cushion Remove the face cushion to clean it. If the attached face cushion is too wide for your head, replace it with the smaller-sized option that comes in the box. 1. To remove the face cushion, peel off starting from both ends of the face cushion until it detaches from the headset. 2.
Unboxing Caring for the headset lenses 1. Use the cleaning cloth provided in the box to wipe the lenses. 2. Moisten the cleaning cloth with alcohol or lens cleaner. 3. Wipe in a circular motion from the center to the outer edges of the lenses. While cleaning the lenses, do not scratch the lenses nor disassemble other parts of the headset. When not using your headset, store it with the lenses pointed away from any source of direct sunlight. Failure to do so may cause damage to the headset display.
Unboxing Headset status light The status light shows: § White when the headset is active § Slowly blinking white when the headset is on standby § Red when an error is encountered (with cables, display, or the like) Link box Use the link box to connect the headset to your computer. 1 3-in-1 cable 2 Power port 3 USB port 4 Mini DisplayPort™ Note: Cable is not provided. Use if your computer doesn’t support HDMI. 5 HDMI port Connecting the headset to your computer 1.
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. 4. Connect the 3-in-1 headset (HDMI, USB, and power) cables on the side with matching orange trims on the link box.
Unboxing Vive controllers Use the controllers to interact with objects in the VR world. The controllers have sensors that are tracked by the base stations. § The sensors on the controllers are sensitive. Do not cover or scratch the sensor lenses. § To wipe the sensor lenses and the controllers clean, dampen the cleaning cloth provided in the box with water. Using any other liquid may cause damage.
Unboxing Turning the controllers on or off § To turn the controller on, press the System button until you hear a beeping sound. § To turn the controller off, press and hold the System button until you hear a beeping sound. When you quit the SteamVR app, the controllers will automatically turn off. Pairing the controllers with the headset § Once the controllers are turned on for the first time, they will automatically pair with the headset.
Unboxing Controller status light The status light shows: § White when the controller is active § Blinking red when battery is low § Blinking blue when the controller is pairing with the headset. For details, see Pairing the controllers with the headset on page 16. § Blue when the controller is connecting with the headset § Orange when charging Vive base stations § The base stations track sensors from the headset and controllers. Do not cover the LED lens with any material.
Unboxing § Do not attempt to pry open the base stations as doing so could injure you or damage the product. § If the LED lens are cracked or damaged, stop using the base stations. Installing the base stations The placement of the base stations will affect the play area. Before installing the base stations, you should have decided whether your play area will be room-scale or seated/standing-only. See Setting up the play area on page 22. 1.
Unboxing 4. Attach the power cables to the base stations, and then plug them each into a power outlet to turn them on.The status lights should show as white. 5. Connect the base stations and set the channels. Without the sync cable Press the Channel buttons at the back of the base stations so that one base station is set to channel “b”, while the other is set to channel “c”. With the sync Using the sync cable is optional.
Getting started Getting started Setting up Vive for the first time Before you can use Vive, you’ll need to complete the setup process, which includes defining your play area. To begin, download and install the Steam app from http://store.steampowered.com/about/. You will need to create a Steam account. Once Steam is installed, or if you already have Steam, go to Library > Tools to install the SteamVR app. When done, the SteamVR app will launch. The Room Setup screen may also open.
Getting started What is the play area? The play area sets the virtual boundaries of Vive. Your interaction with VR objects happen within the play area. Choosing the play area Find a space that you will designate as the play area. For best results, do the following: § Clear the play area of furniture and other things (including pets) that may block you from freely moving around. § Remove or cover large mirrors or reflective surfaces. § Cover windows or other sources of direct sunlight.
Getting started Setting up the play area After setting up the hardware and installing Steam software, you’ll need to set up the play area. Before choosing your setup, make sure that you comply with the following space requirements: Room-scale setup A minimum play area of 5 x 6.5 feet (1.5 x 2 meters) is required. Seated and standing experiences No set minimum, but space requirements vary depending on the VR content. 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. From your computer, open the SteamVR app, and then click . 2. Select Run Room Setup > Standing only. 3. Review the prompts and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
Getting started Exploring Vive Once you've completed the Vive setup process, you can now wear the headset and hold the controllers. While you're in the play area, the headset and the controllers should remain at least .5 meters and no further than 5 meters away from a base station. This will ensure that the devices are properly tracked within the base station’s 120 degree field of view.
Troubleshooting and FAQs Troubleshooting and FAQs General Can anyone use Vive? Consult your doctor before using the product if you have pre-existing serious medical conditions (such as a heart ailment), conditions that affect your ability to safely perform physical activities, psychiatric conditions (such as anxiety disorders or post-traumatic stress disorder), or if you are pregnant or elderly.
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. 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. If you still get an error, restart your computer and reopen the SteamVR app.
Troubleshooting and FAQs Do I need to use the sync cable? In general, you don't need to connect your base stations to each other with the sync cable. However, if you have a hanging object from the ceiling that is above the play area or if your base stations need to be positioned low such that your head or hands block the bases from seeing one another, this may affect the syncing of the base stations. You'll need to attach the sync cable. 1.
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