User Guide

of your medical device. To minimize radio frequency interference, use only original manufacturer-approved accessories, or
accessories that do not contain any metal. Use of non-original manufacturer-approved accessories may violate your local radio
frequency exposure guidelines and should be avoided.
Avoid Overuse
Prolonged, uninterrupted use of the product should be avoided. It may negatively impact hand-eye coordination, balance, and/or
cause other negative effects. While using the product frequently and for prolonged periods of time, you may experience tiredness
or soreness in your muscles, joints, or other body parts. Take regular breaks from using the product. The length and frequency of
necessary breaks may vary from person to person.
Stop Using If You Experience Any Discomfort
Stop using the product and consult your doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms:
• Seizures, loss of awareness, convulsions, involuntary movements, dizziness, disorientation, nausea, lightheadedness, drowsiness,
or fatigue
• Eye pain or discomfort, eyestrain, eye twitching, or vision abnormalities (such as altered, blurred, or double vision)
• Excessive sweating increased salivation, impaired sense of balance, impaired hand-eye coordination, or other symptoms similar
to motion sickness.
Until fully recovered from these symptoms, do not drive, operate machinery, or take part in activities that may have potentially
serious consequences.
Before resuming use of the product, make sure that it is properly configured.
The type of content you were using may cause your symptoms. Continuing to use such content may make you prone to
experiencing the same symptoms.
Use by Children
The product was not designed to be used by children. Do not leave the product within the reach of young children or allow them
to use or play with it. They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the product.
The product may contain small parts with sharp edges that may cause an injury or which could become detached and create a
choking hazard for young children.
Consult your doctor immediately if any parts of the product or accessories are swallowed.
If older children are permitted to use the product, then adults should monitor them closely for any negative effects during and
after their use of the product. Do not allow older children to use the product if negative effects are observed. Adults should also
ensure that older children avoid prolonged use of the product.
General Use and Maintenance Instructions
Electrical safety
This product is intended for use when supplied with power from the designated batteries or power supply units. Other usage may
be dangerous and will invalidate any approval given to this product.
Safety precautions for proper grounding installation
CAUTION: Connecting to improperly grounded equipment can result in electrical damage to the product.
This product is equipped with cables for connecting with a desktop computer. Be sure your computer is properly grounded (earthed)
before connecting the product to the computer. The power supply cord of a desktop computer has an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet which is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Safety precautions for power supply unit
• Use the correct external power source
• A product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of
the type of power source required, consult your authorized service provider or local power company. For a product that operates
from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions that are included with the product.
• This product should be operated only with the following designated power supply unit(s).
VIVE headset / Link box AC adapter: HTC, Model TC NE18W-US, TC NE18W-EU, TC NE18W-UK, TC NE18W-AU, TC NE18W-KR,
TC NE18W-IN, TC NE18W-CN.
VIVE controller AC adapter: HTC, Model TC NE5W-US, TC NE5W-EU, TC NE5W-UK, TC NE5W-AU, TC NE5W-KR, TC NE5W-IN, TC
NE5W-CN.
• Handle battery packs carefully
The product controller contains a lithium-ion polymer or lithium-ion battery. There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack
is handled improperly.
VIVE controller WARNING: To reduce risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts or circuits,
expose to temperature above 60° C (140° F), or dispose of in fire or water. Recycle or dispose of used batteries according to the
local regulations or reference guide supplied with your product.
• Do not expose to liquid.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.