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HTC Vive PRE (Developer Edition)


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Contents

Unboxing
About Vive                                     4




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Vive headset                                   4




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Link box                                      10
Vive controllers                              11
Vive base stations                            13




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Getting started
Setting up Vive for the first time            16
What is the play area?                        16
Choosing the play area                        16
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Exploring Vive                                19


Troubleshooting and FAQs




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General                                       21
Tracking                                      22
Setup                                         22
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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
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Unboxing

About Vive




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With Vive™, you can look and move around a room-scale virtual environment. Because your




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physical location is tracked, you can explore and interact within immersive fantasy worlds.

About Vive PRE (Developer Edition)




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Vive PRE includes the headset, controllers, and base stations that you need to start creating
interactive VR experiences.

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Vive headset



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The headset is your window to the VR environment.


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1                Camera lens
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2                Tracking sensor
3                Camera button
4                Status light
5                Lens distance knob


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1        Strap
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2        Audio cable
3        3-in-1 headset cable




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4        IPD (interpupillary distance) knob
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5        Face cushion
6        Lenses
7        P-sensor
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8        Lens distance knobs


    § Only use the cleaning cloth provided in the box to wipe the lenses.
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Putting the headset on

     1. Pull the headset down over your eyes.

    2. Slide the straps around the back of your head, and adjust them so that the headset fits snugly
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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.

     1. Pull out each lens distance knob to unlock it.




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    3. After you're done adjusting, push each knob to lock it back in.
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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.

To change the distance between the lenses, rotate the IPD knob.




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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.




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    3. Connect the third-party device to the USB cable end.
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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
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    2. When cleaning the face cushion, hand wash with water or use toning lotion to remove
       makeup stains. Do not scrub, bleach, iron, or tumble dry.




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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)




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Link box
Use the link box to connect the headset to your computer.




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2 Power port
3 USB port
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4 Mini DisplayPort™

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Connecting the headset to your computer
     1. Connect the power adapter cable on its corresponding port on the link box, and then plug the
        opposite end into an electrical outlet to turn the link box on.

     2. Insert the HDMI cable on the HDMI port on the link box, and then insert the opposite end on
        the HDMI port on your computer's graphic card.


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     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.




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Use the controllers to interact with objects in the VR world.
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1            Menu button
2            Trackpad
3            System button
4            Status light
5            USB charging adapter
6            Tracking sensor
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8            Grip button


Charging the controllers
Charge each controller using the USB cable provided.




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The status light shows a solid white when the controller is fully charged.

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     § To turn the controller on, press the System button until you hear a beeping sound.

     § To turn the controller off, press and hold the System button until you hear a beeping sound.




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Attaching the lanyards to the controllers
Using the lanyards may help prevent the controllers from accidentally being dropped.

     1. While holding the controller, insert the lanyard’s thread from the top to the bottom hole.
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     2. Loop the lanyard through the thread, and then tug the lanyard to fasten it in place.

     3. Place the lanyard on your wrist, and then adjust the lock to tighten the lanyard comfortably
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Pairing the controllers with the headset
     § Once the controllers are turned on, they will automatically pair with the headset.

         The status light shows as blinking blue while the pairing is in progress. The status light turns
         solid white when the controllers are paired with the headset.

     § If the pairing is somehow lost, manually pair the controllers with the headset by pressing the
       System and Menu buttons at the same time.


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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




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      § Blue when the controller is connecting with the headset

      § Orange when charging




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Vive base stations
     The base stations track sensors from the headset and controllers. Do not cover the LED lens with
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     If the LED lens are cracked or damaged, stop using the base stations. Please call Vive customer
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3         Channel indicator
4         Power port
5         Channel button
6         Sync cable port
7         Micro USB port

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     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

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      1. Place the base stations on opposite sides of the room on a spot that’s above your height. It’s




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         recommended to mount the base stations on a high shelf, tripod, or on a ceiling or wall.


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     2. Make sure that the base stations are facing toward the center of the play area. It is
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     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,
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           § Without the sync cable. One base station needs to be set to “B” channel, while the other
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         a) Press and hold the Channel button to change the channel.

         b) Press the Channel button to toggle between channels.

          c) Press and hold the Channel button again to set the channel.
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Base station status light
The status light shows:
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     § White when the base station is active

     § Flashing white when the base station is on standby

     § Red when an error is encountered (with the laser, motor, or the like)
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Getting started

Setting up Vive for the first time




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Before you can use Vive, you’ll need to set it up. Walk through the setup process to install software,




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set up hardware, define your play area, and more.


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To begin, download the Vive Setup file from www.htcvive.com.



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The play area sets the virtual boundaries of Vive. Your interaction with VR objects happen within
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Choosing the play area
Find a space that you will designate as the play area. For best results, do the following:
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      § Clear the play area of furniture and other things (including pets) that may block you from
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      § Remove or cover mirrors or reflective surfaces.

      § Cover windows or other sources of direct sunlight.


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      § 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.



Setting up the play area
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     When tracing the boundaries of the play area, make sure that the floor is cleared. Do not trace
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Setting up a room-scale play area
Choose a room-scale play area if your space has a minimum play area of around 6.5 x 5 feet (2 x 1.5
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      1. On the Room Setup’s Welcome screen, click Room-scale.

     2. Review the prompts, and then click Next.




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     4. Press and hold the controller’s trigger, and then click Next.

      5. Place both controllers on the floor, click Calibrate floor, and then click Next.

     6. When prompted to measure the room’s available space, click Next.
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      7. Holding one controller, press and hold the trigger and walk and trace the boundaries of your
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     You can also click Advanced mode. To define the room’s available area, click the trigger at each
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     8. Keep walking until you’ve returned to your starting point. When the borders of your
        available space have been defined, click Next.

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     If the play area shows as red, you need to adjust it so that it fits within the available space.


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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. Stand in the middle of the cleared space while facing the default direction you want to use
        Vive, click Calibrate center, and then click Next.




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        distance between the surface and the floor below. You can also place your headset on the
        floor and put 0 as distance.

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     6. Click Done to save the setup.

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Exploring Vive
Once you've completed the Vive setup process, you can now wear the headset and hold the
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     For health and safety warnings, please refer to the Safety and regulatory guide, which is
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System Dashboard
Download VR apps, change your settings, and more on the System Dashboard.

To go to the System Dashboard, press the System button on any of your controllers upon wearing
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the headset or while using any VR app.

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     § Switch to the Vive tab, where you can launch Vive Home. Point the controller at the Vive tab,
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The Vive tab on the System Dashboard offers you an entry point to VR services.

Press the System button on the controller to show the dashboard, and then switch to the Vive tab.

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     § Launch Vive Home by selecting
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     § Sort and view your recently opened VR apps

     § Open a VR app

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Vive Home
Vive Home is your own personal VR space.

More than a scenic background, some of the things you can do on Vive Home are:
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      § Move around the virtual environment. You can also go to another part of the scene by
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      § Add shortcuts

      § Collect and interact with gadgets

Press the Menu button on the controller to show the Vive menu, where you can change to another
Home space, among other options.
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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


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Troubleshooting and FAQs

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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.




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     § Check that the cables between the link box and your computer are properly connected.

     § Unplug and replug the power adapter into an electrical outlet to restart the link box.
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computer monitor instead?
Try the following steps to troubleshoot the issue:




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     1. From your computer monitor, open the Control Panel.

     2. In Category view, click Hardware and Sound > Display > Change display settings.

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What can I do if the headset is set as the main computer display?
When the headset has higher resolution than the LCD monitor, some computers automatically
make the headset as the main computer display. Try the following steps to troubleshoot the issue:

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        Control Panel.

     2. In Category view, click Hardware and Sound > Display > Change display settings.
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     3. On the Multiple displays drop-down list, select Extend these displays.

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A common reason why the status light turns red is when the base stations are shaken. This causes
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the base stations to temporarily disable tracking. Avoid using unstable mounting accessories or
surfaces that are prone to vibration.

What should I do if Vive hardware and SteamVR app statuses are not in sync?
If the statuses are different between Vive hardware and the SteamVR app during the setup process
or normal use, do the following:

     1. Close all Steam apps on your computer, including the SteamVR app.

     2. Restart the SteamVR app.


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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
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How do I know which of the controllers is not being tracked?
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     1. On your computer, open the SteamVR app.

     2. Hover your cursor on the icon of the controller that's not tracked.

     3. Click Identify controller.
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The controller will vibrate and its status light will show a rapid flashing white.

When Vive is in use, my TV remote isn't working. What can I do?




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The base stations may affect some nearby infrared sensors, such as those used by an IR TV remote
control.

     1. Re-adjust the angle of the base stations so that they are not directly facing your TV.
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     2. Verify that your remote control is working without interference from Vive.

     3. Set up the play area again. For more information, see Setting up the play area on page 17.



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     1. On your computer, open the SteamVR app.

     2. Click the drop-down arrow, and then select Run Room Setup.

     3. Follow the prompts to complete the process.
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23   Trademarks and copyrights




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




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SteamVR is a trademark of Valve Corporation.

All other trademarks and service marks mentioned herein, including company names, product
names, service names and logos, are the property of their respective owners and their use herein




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does not indicate an affiliation with, association with, or endorsement of or by HTC Corporation.
Not all marks listed necessarily appear in this User Guide.

Screen images contained herein are simulated. HTC shall not be liable for technical or editorial
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furnishing this material. The information is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is
subject to change without notice. HTC also reserves the right to revise the content of this document
at any time without prior notice.




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No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic
or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or storing in a retrieval system, or translated into
any language in any form without prior written permission of HTC.
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