User Guide

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Trigger button Use the button to take various actions in mixed reality, such as
selecting, pulling, shooting, or grabbing. This button has
different functions depending on applications and games.
Grab button Use the button to grab an object in certain applications and
games.
Pairing button Use the button to pair the controller with the computer.
Battery Remove the cover to install the AA batteries. For more
compartment information, see “Installing the AA batteries”.
cover
Constellation The constellation with integrated light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
helps track the positions and movements of the motion
controller precisely. For more information, see “Motion controller
vibrations and constellation LEDs behavior”.
Thumbstick Use the thumbstick to move in mixed reality space, such as
teleporting yourself, flying a starship, or driving a car.
(left and right)
Menu button Press the button to bring up or exit the menu in an application,
or bring up or exit the shortcut menu in the Start menu of Mixed
Reality Portal.
Touchpad The touchpad surface is sensitive to finger touch and
movement. In the Windows Mixed Reality home, you can use
the touchpad to scroll content in a two-dimensional (2-D)
application. The touchpad has different functions depending on
the application or game.
Windows button
• To turn on the controller, press and hold the Windows button
until the controller vibrates once and the constellation lights
are solid on.
• To turn off the controller, press and hold the Windows button
until the controller vibrates twice and the constellation lights
are off.
• In the Windows Mixed Reality home, press the button to bring
up or exit the Start menu of the Mixed Reality Portal
application. In an application or game, press the button to exit
the application or game and go back to the Windows Mixed
Reality home.
Controller strap Wear the controller strap on your wrist to avoid dropping the
motion controller by accident.