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  • Page 1 HTC Vive PRE (Developer Edition)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Unboxing About Vive Vive headset Link box Vive controllers Vive base stations Getting started Setting up Vive for the first time What is the play area? Choosing the play area Setting up the play area Exploring Vive Troubleshooting and FAQs General Tracking Setup...
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Unboxing

    About Vive PRE (Developer Edition) Vive PRE includes the headset, controllers, and base stations that you need to start creating interactive VR experiences. In-box items may vary from the consumer version. Do not disassemble any of the hardware as it could injure you or damage the product.
  • Page 5 Unboxing Strap Audio cable 3-in-1 headset cable IPD (interpupillary distance) knob Face cushion Lenses P-sensor Lens distance knobs § Only use the cleaning cloth provided in the box to wipe the lenses. § Do not cover the P-sensor. Putting the headset on 1.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 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. 1. To remove the face cushion, peel off the foam starting from both ends of the face cushion until it detaches from the headset.

  • Page 10: Link Box

    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 § 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.

  • Page 11: Vive Controllers

    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.
  • Page 12 Unboxing Menu button Trackpad System button Status light USB charging adapter Tracking sensor Trigger Grip button Charging the controllers Charge each controller using the USB cable provided. The status light shows a solid white when the controller is fully charged. Turning the controllers on or off §...

  • Page 13: Vive Base Stations

    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 § Flashing red when battery is low § Flashing blue when the controller is pairing with the headset §...
  • Page 14 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 Do not attempt to pry open the base stations as it could injure you or damage the product. 1.
  • Page 15 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. § With the sync cable (recommended). One base station needs to be set to “A” channel, while the other is set to “B”...

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    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. Make sure to sign in with your HTC Account to download exclusive VR content. To begin, download the Vive Setup file from www.htcvive.com.

  • Page 17: Setting Up The Play Area

    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.
  • Page 18 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. 3.

  • Page 19: Exploring Vive

    Getting started Exploring Vive Once you've completed the Vive setup process, you can now wear the headset and hold the controllers. 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.
  • Page 20 Press the Menu button on the controller to show the Vive menu, where you can change to another Home space, among other options. Vive desktop app Open Vive on your computer to: § Check out featured and recommended VR apps § Download or browse VR apps from HTC § Change Vive settings, including hardware and account settings...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting And Faqs

    Troubleshooting and FAQs Troubleshooting and FAQs 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: § Disconnect and reconnect the headset 3-in-1 cable on the link box. §...

  • Page 22: Tracking

    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.

  • Page 23: Trademarks And Copyrights

    © 2016 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 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.

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