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  • Page 1 User guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Putting on the headset Plugging in your headphones Adjusting the IPD on the headset Can I wear my prescription glasses while using VIVE Focus Plus? Inserting a storage card Connecting to a wireless network Why can't VIVE Focus Plus find my wireless network?
  • Page 3 Contents VIVE Focus Plus Experience Quick Menu VIVE Home VIVEPORT Kiosk mode Phone notifications Trademarks and copyrights Index...
  • Page 4 About this guide About this guide We use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information: This is a note. It provides detailed information for setup, common questions, and what to do in specific situations. This is a tip. It will give you an alternative way to do a particular step or procedure that you may find helpful.

  • Page 5: Unboxing

    Unboxing Unboxing VIVE Focus Plus ™ A professional-grade, portable VR solution for enterprise applications, the VIVE Focus Plus is designed for easy deployment and management. Compelling VR experience An immersive and interactive world built by an inside-out 6DoF headset and intuitive 6DoF controllers.

  • Page 6: Vive Focus Plus Headset

    Unboxing VIVE Focus Plus headset The headset is your window to the VR world. Front Power button LED (Status light) USB Type-C connector Dual cameras Tracking sensor Back head support Adjustment dial Adjustable head strap...
  • Page 7 Unboxing Bottom and inner Speakers 3.5mm headset jack Volume buttons Face cushion (replaceable) Microphone Storage card slot IPD adjustment slider Proximity sensor...

  • Page 8: Vive Focus Plus Controller

    Unboxing VIVE Focus Plus controller Use both controllers to interact with objects in the VR world. Remember to put two AAA alkaline batteries, included in the box, inside each controller’s battery compartment. Tracking sensor Trackpad Menu button Status light VIVE button...

  • Page 9: Setting Up Vive Focus Plus

    Unboxing Setting up VIVE Focus Plus Setting up VIVE Focus Plus is fast and easy. You'll be immersed in VR in no time. Before setting up VIVE Focus Plus, do these: § Prepare a clear and safe area, at least 2m x 2m, that is indoors.

  • Page 10: Headset

    Headset Headset Attaching the face cushion to the headset Before using the headset, attach the face cushion to it first. Insert the central tab on the face cushion into the slot on the headset, and then align the other face cushion tabs to the remaining slots on the headset frame. With your thumbs, press these areas on the face cushion.

  • Page 11: Turning On The Headset

    Headset When you hear the click, this means that the face cushion is now locked to the headset. Turning on the headset Charge the headset using the USB Type-C cable and power adapter. See Charging the headset on page 12. After charging, press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn it on.

  • Page 12: Charging The Headset

    Headset Charging the headset Before your turn on and start using the VIVE Focus Plus headset, it's recommended to fully charge it first. Insert the small end of the USB Type-C cable into the headset's USB Type-C connector. Insert the other end of the USB Type-C cable into the power adapter.

  • Page 13: What Does The Status Light On The Headset Mean

    Headset What does the status light on the headset mean? The status light shows: § Flashing white when the headset is booting up. § Dim white when headset is on standby. § Flashing orange when the battery level is low. §...

  • Page 14: Plugging In Your Headphones

    Headset If you have long hair, position the back head support above the base of your skull. Tighten the velcro straps and Adjustment dial until you find your preferred fit. Do not push to tighten the back head support. The fit should be snug. Always use the Adjustment dial to tighten the back head support.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Ipd On The Headset

    Headset Adjusting the IPD on the headset Interpupillary distance (IPD) is the distance between the center of the pupils in your eyes. Setting it to the correct distance is one of the keys to having a great viewing experience in VR and to avoid blurry and out-of-focus experiences.

  • Page 16: Can I Wear My Prescription Glasses While Using Vive Focus Plus

    Most glasses fit inside the headset—just make sure that no part of your glasses scratch the headset lenses. Most standard glasses that have a frame width that is less than 155 mm can be worn with VIVE Focus Plus. Inserting a storage card ™...
  • Page 17 Headset Setting up your storage card as internal storage When you insert a storage card that has not been used on VIVE Focus Plus before, the card will be mounted as removable storage by default. If the storage card is new or doesn't have content you want to keep, you can format the storage card to use it as internal storage for VIVE Focus Plus to expand the internal storage.

  • Page 18: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    Headset Connecting to a wireless network Connect the headset to the Internet to access apps from VIVEPORT. § Make sure that there is a wireless network available that supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/ac/n (5GHz band). § Remember the wireless network name you want to connect to and its password before you put on the headset.

  • Page 19: Why Can't Vive Focus Plus Find My Wireless Network

    Why can't VIVE Focus Plus find my wireless network? VIVE Focus Plus can only connect to a wireless network that is using the 5GHz band. Make sure that there is a wireless network available that supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/ac/n (5GHz band). To find out if your wireless router supports the 5GHz band, look up your wireless router’s model on the...

  • Page 20: Securing The Headset With A Pin

    To the right of Screen lock, tap to specify the idle time before the headset locks. Browsing files in the headset Browse the contents of VIVE Focus Plus and SD card, if you have one inserted. Press the Home button to open the Quick Menu. Select On the left panel of VIVE Home, select Discover.

  • Page 21: Playing Back Videos

    Select the arrow next to Viveport Browser. Playing back videos Watch regular, 4K, or 360 degree videos in the MP4 format that you own on VIVE Focus Plus. Copy the videos from your computer to VIVE Focus Plus or its storage card if you have one inserted.

  • Page 22: Projecting The Vive Focus Plus Screen To An External Device

    Headset On your computer, use a file explorer app to look for VIVE Focus Plus. Copy the videos to the internal storage of VIVE Focus Plus or the storage card if you have one inserted. § Create folders on the storage card to sort the videos before copying them to VIVE Focus Plus.

  • Page 23: Playing Back Content From An External Device In Vive Focus Plus

    Select whether you want to view media content from an HTC phone or Miracast device. Follow the instructions on the right panel to project the media content in VIVE Focus Plus. In VIVE Focus Plus, select Allow when you see the Confirm connection screen. You'll see the HTC phone or Miracast screen in VIVE Focus Plus.

  • Page 24: When Viewing Photos, How Do I Go Back To The Thumbnails Page

    Headset When viewing photos, how do I go back to the thumbnails page? Press the App button on the controller to go back to the thumbnail view. My movements are not being tracked properly, what can I do? Your movements are tracked using the tracking sensors in front of the headset and these sensors are affected by your play area.

  • Page 25: Does An App Still Run In The Background After Exiting It

    Depends on the app. However, if a currently running app needs more memory to run, VIVE Focus Plus will automatically close apps running in the background to release memory. VIVE Focus Plus has an automatic memory management system in place to make sure there is sufficient memory to run an app.

  • Page 26: Cleaning The Face Cushion

    Headset Cleaning the face cushion You'll probably need to clean the face cushion after using the headset for several sessions. Dampen a clean smooth cloth with cold water or diluted alcohol. Gently wipe the area you want to clean. Allow the cleaned area to dry. Don't use a hair dryer to dry the cleaned area.

  • Page 27: Controller

    Controller Controller Inserting the batteries into a controller Before turning on the controllers, make sure you insert 2 AAA alkaline batteries into each controller. There are 4 alkaline AAA batteries included in the box. With the controller facing down, gently push out the battery compartment cover, and then lift the cover to remove it.

  • Page 28: Turning On Or Off A Controller

    Controller Replace the battery compartment cover. Place the lanyard on your wrist, and then adjust the lock to tighten the lanyard comfortably around your wrist. Turning on or off a controller Make sure you insert 2 AAA alkaline batteries into each controller's battery compartment. There are 4 AAA alkaline batteries in the box.

  • Page 29: What Does The Status Light On The Controller Mean

    Controller What does the status light on the controller mean? The status light shows: § Blinking orange when the battery power is low. § Blinking white once when pairing is successful. The controller also vibrates. § Blinking white once when controller is already paired to the headset and a button is pressed.

  • Page 30: Vive Focus Plus Experience

    VIVE Focus Plus Experience VIVE Focus Plus Experience Quick Menu Using the Quick Menu While in VR, press the Home button to call up the Quick Menu. Open the Quick Menu to change headset settings, access VIVEPORT, go to VIVE Home, and more.

  • Page 31: Viveport

    Setting up Kiosk mode Choose the apps that a user can see while using VIVE Focus Plus in Kiosk mode. You can also set a passcode, if you want, for Kiosk mode. Press the VIVE button to open the Quick Menu.

  • Page 32: Phone Notifications

    Download and install the VIVE app. Pairing your phone with VIVE Focus Plus Pair your phone with the VIVE Focus Plus to start receiving notifications while you're in VR. In VIVE Focus Plus, press the VIVE button to open the Quick Menu.
  • Page 33 To reply to a text or chat message, you will need to do it on your phone. Unpairing your phone with VIVE Focus Plus You can only pair one phone at a time with your VIVE Focus Plus. If you need to use another phone with VIVE Focus Plus, unpair your current phone first.

  • Page 34: Trademarks And Copyrights

    © 2019 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. VIVE, the VIVE logo, VIVE Focus, the VIVE Focus logo, HTC, the HTC logo, VIVEPORT, and all other HTC product and service names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of HTC Corporation and its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries.

  • Page 35: Index

    - status light - unpairing your phone - switching the beam - VIVE app - updating the firmware Playing back videos Copying videos to VIVE Focus Plus Quick Menu Face cushion Receiving notifications while in VR Headset - browsing files...
  • Page 36 Index VIVE app VIVE Focus Plus controller status light VIVE Focus Plus headset status lights VIVE Home VIVEPORT - about - browsing apps - changing purchase PIN - managing your account...

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