Wearing the headset with glasses About the VIVE Focus 3 controllers Charging the controllers Setting up VIVE Focus 3 for individuals, teams, and small businesses Inserting a storage card Setting up your headset for business and enterprise Adjusting the IPD on the headset...
Contents What languages does VIVE Manager support? Pairing VIVE Manager with VIVE Focus 3 Casting the headset to your phone How do I install system updates from VIVE Manager? How do I uninstall VIVE Manager from my Android phone? How do I uninstall VIVE Manager from my iPhone?
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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.
Getting started Getting started VIVE Focus 3 features All-in-One VR that goes all out for graphics quality Visualize your creativity in crystal-clear brilliance. See it and feel it before putting ideas into motion — no more costly and time-consuming do-overs.
Getting started What's inside the box? Your VIVE Focus 3 comes with the following items, which you'll use to experience immersive VR environments: Main component Accessories VIVE Focus 3 § Headset § Top strap (attached) § Face cushion (attached) § Back pad (attached) §...
Getting started About the VIVE Focus 3 headset The VIVE Focus 3 headset is your window to the VR environment. The headset cameras track the position of the headset and controllers. Top view 1 Headset camera (4x) 2 3.5mm audio...
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Getting started Bottom view 1 USB Type-C port (remove cover) 2 IPD dial 3 Volume buttons 4 Microphone 5 Quick adjustment button The bottom USB Type-C port is for accessories only, and doesn't support computer connectivity. If you need these devices, connect them to the port on the side of the headset instead.
Getting started Charging the headset You can charge the headset with the AC adapter. § Charge the headset by connecting the AC adapter to a power outlet, and then connecting it to the headset. Charging the headset while in use is not recommended. §...
Getting started Putting on the headset Adjust your headset for the perfect fit. A good fit is important for both visual clarity and comfort. Here's how: Undo the velcro fastener on the top strap. Press and hold the quick adjustment button, and then gently pull until fully extended. Position the headset over your eyes.
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Getting started Turn the adjustment dial to fine-tune the fit. Adjust the top strap until snug, and then attach the velcro fastener. When you're ready to take off the headset, press the quick adjustment button to instantly release the headset band.
§ If you wear glasses, make sure that no part of your glasses touches the lenses, and that your glasses fit comfortably within the headset. § The maximum supported width for glasses is 150 mm (5.9 in). About the VIVE Focus 3 controllers Use the controllers to interact with objects in VR . Controllers top view...
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Getting started Controllers front and side view 1 Grip button 2 Trigger 3 USB Type- C port 4 Wrist strap...
Getting started Charging the controllers The controllers use rechargeable batteries. Charge them periodically with the splitter cable. Here are some ways to charge the controllers: Charge the controllers by plugging them into the headset with the included splitter cable. § The headset must be turned on to charge the controllers.
Setting up VIVE Focus 3 for individuals, teams, and small businesses The best way to set up VIVE Focus 3 for individuals, teams, and small businesses is with VIVE Manager. This app allows you to configure headset settings, run updates, as well as browse, purchase, and manage VR titles.
Getting started When you're done, put on the headset again. Follow the instructions on the headset to adjust the volume, adjust the IPD, and set your play area. § If you have trouble pairing the headset, make sure it's powered on and near your phone. §...
Getting started Setting up your headset for business and enterprise The best way to set up your headset for business and large organizations is with VIVE Business Device Management System. VIVE Business Device Management System is a web-based platform designed to help businesses manage their VR devices and content.
Through experimentation. See below for detailed instructions. § Using third-party apps or websites. § Third-party apps or websites may collect personal data. HTC can neither guarantee the accuracy of IPD measured through third-party apps or websites nor ensure the security of your personal data.
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Getting started Estimating your IPD in a mirror You can estimate your IPD with a millimeter ruler and a mirror. Stand directly in front of a mirror, and then hold the ruler up to your eyes. Make sure that the ruler is level. If you're using a flexible ruler, make sure not to bend it. Align the zero mark with the center of your pupil.
1.5 m), you can set a small, stationary boundary you can use seated or standing. You will be guided through room setup the first time you put on VIVE Focus 3. You can run room setup again at any time from the Settings menu.
If your headset has previously paired with controllers, you will need to use the Headset button or VIVE Manager to forget the controllers before you can pair them again. Signing in with your HTC account Sign in for the best experience and support. The best way to sign in is with VIVE Manager, but you can also sign in while in VR.
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Getting started Category Description Not Installed Displays VR apps that can be downloaded and installed on the headset. For details, see Getting titles from VIVE Business AppStore on page 23. Unknown Displays VR apps that have been manually installed on the headset source using APK files.
Getting the most out of your headset Getting the most out of your headset Getting titles from VIVE Business AppStore VIVE Business AppStore offers a convenient way for individuals, teams, and small businesses to access new titles and other content. Before purchasing, you can browse through titles in VIVE Business AppStore from VIVE Manager or your headset.
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Getting the most out of your headset Under VR content, select Not Installed. Select a VR title to download and install it. To view installed titles again, select , and then select Installed under VR content.
Getting the most out of your headset Hand tracking The hand tracking feature allows you to use your hands as controllers with VIVE Focus 3. The hand tracking feature is included in the VIVE Wave SDK. Developers can add hand tracking support to VR apps to provide a more immersive VR experience.
To resume use of the controllers, simply pick them back up. You may need to pair them again if they become idle. Setting up multiple play areas With VIVE Focus 3, you're not just restricted to a single play area. It allows you to set up to 3 play areas. Follow the steps in Setting up your play area on page 20 to set up your first play area.
27 Transferring screenshots and screen recordings to your computer Transfer screenshots and screen recordings from VIVE Focus 3 to your computer. You can also transfer files from your storage card, if you have one inserted in your headset. ®...
Copying files between the headset and external storage You can copy files between VIVE Focus 3 and external storage such as a storage card or USB storage device. Here's how to copy screenshots and screen recordings from the headset to external storage: Insert a storage card, USB storage device, or both.
VR experience, or watch the VR experiences of others. VIVE Focus 3 supports connecting to Miracast devices on both the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands ® via Wi-Fi Direct Press the VIVE button on the right controller.
21. Cleaning and disinfecting VIVE Focus 3 Here are a few tips to help you keep VIVE Focus 3 clean and hygienic. Do's § Dampen a cloth with a diluted alcohol solution (75%) and use it to wipe the hard surfaces of the headset and controllers clean, especially places you frequently touch with your hands.
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Getting the most out of your headset Don'ts § Don’t spray or pour liquid directly on the headset or controllers. § Don’t use any liquids or cleaning solutions on the lenses. § Don’t expose the headset or controllers to direct sunlight. §...
Wi-Fi 6E. § Currently, VIVE Focus 3 can only use Wi-Fi 6E in select regions. Because Wi-Fi 6E is still a new standard, availability and channels will be dependent on local legislation in your country.
Settings Go to Settings, and then select Connectivity Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz). Nearby 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks will be listed. Select the Wi-Fi network to connect to. Enter your login credentials, configure your network settings, and then select Connect. Your selected network will then connect.
Displays more saturated colors and enhances contrast and brightness. Adjusting audio settings VIVE Focus 3 has features to protect your hearing, reduce background noise with the microphone, and keep others from listening in. Here's how to use them: If you're currently running an app, press the VIVE button on the right controller, and then select Back to Lobby.
Kiosk mode is a custom dashboard where you can control which titles a user can access while using VIVE Focus 3. This is helpful for demonstrations, training, or certain enterprise environments where full control of the headset might not meet organizational needs. To set up...
Settings Installing system and firmware updates Keep your VIVE Focus 3 system and firmware up-to-date with the latest features or enhancements. Your headset will check for updates periodically, or you can check manually. Here's how: If you're currently running an app, press the VIVE button on the right controller, and then select Back to Lobby.
Resetting VIVE Focus 3 (factory reset) If VIVE Focus 3 has a persistent problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset. A factory reset reverts the headset to its initial state—the state before you turned on the headset for the first time.
VIVE Manager VIVE Manager What is VIVE Manager? VIVE Manager is a smartphone app for individuals and small businesses to set up VIVE Focus 3 quickly. With VIVE Manager, you can: § Quickly and easily set up your headset § Browse and manage your VR titles §...
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VIVE Manager § English § Arabic § Czech § Danish § Dutch § Finnish § French § German § Italian § Japanese § Korean § Norwegian § Polish § Russian § Simplified Chinese § Spanish – Spain § Spanish – Latin America §...
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VIVE Manager Pairing VIVE Manager with VIVE Focus 3 Pair the VIVE Manager app with VIVE Focus 3 so you can use your phone to change settings and install system updates for your headset. In the headset, go to Settings Connectivity VIVE Manager to find the device name of your headset.
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VIVE Manager Tap Start and follow the onscreen instructions. If several headsets are found, select the device name of the headset you want to pair. When you see the screen that shows VIVE Manager is connecting to the headset, wait until the app displays the pairing code.
§ Android 9 or later (phone) § VIVE Manager 1.0.32 or later (phone) § System version 3.0.999.418 or later (VIVE Focus 3) On your phone, open VIVE Manager and pair with VIVE Focus 3. For details, see Pairing VIVE Manager with VIVE Focus 3 on page 40.
VIVE Manager How do I uninstall VIVE Manager from my Android phone? It's easy to uninstall VIVE Manager from my Android phone. Here's how: From your phone's home screen, swipe down, and then tap Settings. Depending on your phone's Android version, find and tap Apps, or tap Apps and Notifications All apps.
Only VIVE Focus 3 headsets running software version 5.0.999.624 or later can be enrolled in Microsoft Intune. To enroll your VIVE Focus 3 in Microsoft Intune, you'll need to first create a device enrollment token in Microsoft Endpoint Manager. After creating a device enrollment token, you can upload it directly to the headset, or use the token to create a batch configuration package that you can upload to the headset.
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Mobile Device Management (MDM) Select the enrollment profile that matches your requirements. § Corporate-owned, user-associated devices (Preview) § Corporate-owned, userless devices (Preview) On the corresponding enrollment page, click + Create profile.
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Mobile Device Management (MDM) Specify the details of your profile and click Next. Review your profile information and click Create. Open your profile page and click Token. Click Export to download the token as a JSON file (QRCodeContent.json).
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50. Creating and uploading a batch configuration package to the headset Only VIVE Focus 3 headsets running software version 5.2 can be enrolled in Microsoft Intune using a batch configuration package. 1. In your computer's web browser, go to the VIVE Business Device Management System: https://business.vive.com/dm/dashboard/.
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Mobile Device Management (MDM) 3. Under Batch Configuration for All-in-One VR Devices, click VIVE Focus 3. 4. Click Create New. 5. On the next page, find the heading Mobile Device Management (MDM) Solution. 6. Under Upload MDM apk files, click Select APK and upload the Microsoft agent APK file associated with the device enrollment token JSON file.
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Mobile Device Management (MDM) The device enrollment token will be applied automatically after the headset restarts. Now you can set up the headset for Microsoft Intune. For details, see Setting up the headset for Microsoft Intune on page 50.
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Mobile Device Management (MDM) Setting up the headset for Microsoft Intune After you apply the device enrollment token and factory reset the headset, you can set up the device for Microsoft Intune. After the headset restarts, it will automatically connect to the same Wi-Fi network that the device enrollment token is configured for.
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Mobile Device Management (MDM) If the headset restarts during setup or setup is interrupted for some other reason, you can resume setup from the Library. First, go to the Library and select VR - Installed 2D content Installed. Select Microsoft Intune to resume device setup.
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Mobile Device Management (MDM) VMware Setting up VMware AirWatch agent and enrolling VIVE Focus 3 using a QR code ® You can create and use a QR code to automatically set up Wi-Fi, install the VMware AirWatch agent from a specified URL, and enroll VIVE Focus 3.
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Mobile Device Management (MDM) Parameter Description Username Password The following examples show how the data may be entered manually when configuring your QR code. § Wi-Fi with WPA2-EAP authentication: Click here for an editable version of the above sample. § Wi-Fi with WPA authentication: Click here for an editable version of the above sample.
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Mobile Device Management (MDM) Perform a factory reset. After the factory reset, VIVE Focus 3 will restart and prompt you to set up the headset. When the welcome screen appears, press the Headset button three times to enable passthrough. Use the onscreen QR code scanner to scan the QR code displayed on your computer screen.
§ Ireland § United Kingdom § Israel § Japan § United States § Make sure to update the system software on VIVE Focus 3 to the latest version. § Support for additional regions will be added in future software updates.
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How do I try out beta features on VIVE Focus 3? Before you can install beta software to try out new features, you need to register your headset with the VIVE Focus 3 beta program. To register, contact us at vive_beta@htc.com...
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Solutions and FAQs How do I prepare the headset before returning it for repair? Before sending in the VIVE Focus 3 headset for repair, remove the accessories below. 1. Face cushion 2. USB cover 3. Top strap 4. Back pad 5.
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Solutions and FAQs Remove the top strap by unfastening the velcro at both ends, and then gently un-loop them from the headset. Take off the magnetic back pad. Take out the battery by squeezing and holding the latches on both sides, and then pull to remove.
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Solutions and FAQs How do I reassemble the headset after repair? After receiving your repaired headset, reattach the accessories to your headset. Here's how: Reattach the top strap. With the thin velcro strip facing forward, thread the top strap through the top of the loop on the front of the headset. Pull through, and then thread through the back loop from behind.
Solutions and FAQs Align and reattach the magnetic USB cover. Reinsert your microSD card, if you have one. Reattach the face cushion frame. Your headset is now ready to use. You may need to set it up again. Hardware What do the buttons on the headset do? On the front-left side of the headset, the headset button allows you to control several basic headset functions.
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Solutions and FAQs What do the controller buttons do? Controls in VR are set by whatever content you're currently using, but there some controller- specific functions for power and pairing. Here's what the additional controls do: Function Button Turn the controllers Briefly press the VIVE and Menu buttons.
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Solutions and FAQs Controller status Green Controller is connected to the headset. Blinking blue and red alternately Controller is updating firmware. Controller is idle. How do I check the power level of my controllers? To check the power level of your controllers, put on the headset and do any of the following: Look down at the dashboard.
Solutions and FAQs What do I do if my content crashes? If you're having trouble with your content, here are some tips. Try accessing the Dashboard by pressing the VIVE button on your controller. § § If your content will not respond and you can't close it, press and hold the headset button for 10 seconds to force quit.
Solutions and FAQs My headset keeps forgetting my boundary. What can I do? The boundary may be lost if there is a significant change in your environment since running room setup. The following factors can influence the boundary: § Lighting: §...
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Solutions and FAQs Open the Captures folder. Select the thumbnail of a screenshot or screen recording to see a larger view. How do I show my streaming video on the VIVE Video playlist? Follow these steps to show your videos on the playlist. On your computer, create your playlist JSON file.
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Put on your headset. In the Choose USB mode dialog box, select File transfer. Take off your headset. On your computer, open a file management app such as File Explorer. Access your headset by clicking VIVE Focus 3 Internal shared storage.
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Open com.vive.business.video/files, and then copy streaming_playlist.json to the folder. Can I cast VIVE Focus 3 to a computer? Yes. You can cast VIVE Focus 3 to a Windows computer that supports Miracast. Checking Miracast support Here's how to check if your computer supports Miracast: Open the command prompt window.
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In the command prompt window, run the following command and wait for the operation to complete: DISM /Online /Add-Capability / CapabilityName:App.WirelessDisplay.Connect~~~~0.0.1.0 Click Start Settings System Projecting to this PC. To allow VIVE Focus 3 to cast to your computer, configure your projection settings as follows:...
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Solutions and FAQs Casting the headset to your computer Put on your headset. Press the VIVE button on the right controller. Select Cast, and then select your computer from the list. Take off your headset. In the Windows Connect app, choose to allow projecting to the computer, and then click Put on your headset again.
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