User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Unboxing
- Headset and link box
- Headset
- About the VIVE Pro HMD
- Putting on the VIVE Pro HMD
- Adjusting the IPD on the headset
- Can I wear my prescription glasses while using VIVE Pro?
- Adjusting the lens distance on the headset
- Replacing the face cushion
- Connecting a USB device to the VIVE Pro HMD
- Removing the headset earphones
- Replacing the headset earphones
- Reattaching the head pad on the headset strap
- Updating headset firmware
- What does the status light on the headset mean?
- What is the dual camera used for?
- Link box
- Product care and repair
- Troubleshooting
- What can I do to troubleshoot the headset?
- What can I do when the status light on the headset indicates an error?
- What should I do if the headset is not tracked?
- My headset display is blurry. What should I do?
- What can I do to resolve the "headset not found" error?
- My headset can't be detected due to a USB port issue. What should I do?
- After upgrading to Windows 10, VIVE shows as the computer's main monitor. What should I do?
- I'm experiencing skipped frames. What could I do?
- I'm seeing drifting motion or floating objects in VR. What could I do?
- Can I use the type-C USB earphones that came with my HTC phone?
- Is there a way to also hear from the computer what's in VR?
- What can I do if the headset's dual camera won't turn on?
- What should I do if there's cracking noise from the headset earphones?
- What can I do if the headset connection status is unstable?
- The headset display suddenly turns blank. What can I do?
- Headset
- Base stations
- About the VIVE base stations
- Installing the base stations
- Tips for setting up the base stations
- Using the mounting kit
- Updating base station firmware via cable connection
- Updating base station firmware via Bluetooth
- What does the status light on the base stations mean?
- What should I do if any of the base stations is not detected?
- Can I use the older version of the base stations together with SteamVR Tracking 2.0 Base Stations?
- Which VIVE hardware are compatible with my base stations?
- Do I need to use the sync cable?
- Are the base stations covered by warranty if accidentally damaged?
- When VIVE Pro is in use, my TV remote isn't working. What can I do?
- Controllers
- About the VIVE controllers
- Charging the controllers
- Turning the controllers on or off
- Pairing the controllers with the headset
- Attaching the lanyards to the controllers
- Updating controller firmware
- What does the status light on the controllers mean?
- What should I do if any of the controllers is not tracked?
- How do I know which of the controllers is not being tracked?
- What can I do if the controller's trackpad is oversensitive?
- What should I do if my controller won't turn on?
- The controller automatically turns off. What should I do?
- My controller won't turn on after I accidentally unplugged it during firmware update. What should I do?
- Play area
- What is the play area?
- Planning your play area
- Choosing the play area
- Setting up VIVE Pro HMD for the first time
- Setting up a standing-only play area
- Setting up a room-scale play area
- Resetting the play area
- Verifying your setup
- After setting up, how do I turn the VIVE system on?
- What is the recommended space for the play area?
- Can I include space occupied by furniture for the play area?
- Will VR apps for seated/standing-only experiences work with room-scale setup?
- How do I resolve download errors during VIVE Setup installation?
- I can't complete the room setup. What should I do?
- Settings
- Audio settings
- System Dashboard settings
- VIVEPORT app settings
- Phone notifications
- Downloading and installing the VIVE phone app
- Pairing your phone with VIVE
- Choosing which notifications to receive on VR
- Receiving notifications while in VR
- Checking your notifications
- Editing or adding message replies (Android users)
- Unpairing your phone with VIVE
- What types of phone notifications can I receive on VIVE Pro?
- Can I receive notifications from more than one phone on VIVE Pro?
- What features of the VIVE phone app are not supported in the iOS version?
- SteamVR
- Trademarks and copyrights
- Index
7 Trigger
8 Grip button
Charging the controllers
The hardware may be purchased separately from the Accessories tab on www.vive.com/
product/.
You can check the battery level of the controllers when no apps are running, or when the System
Dashboard is up. When the battery is low, the indicator will show a single red dot .
Charge each controller using the provided power adapters and USB cables.
When the controller is plugged in and fully charged, its status light shows green if the controller
is on or white if the controller is off.
Turning the controllers on or off
The hardware may be purchased separately from the Accessories tab on www.vive.com/
product/.
§ 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.
When you quit the SteamVR app, the controllers will automatically turn off. The controllers
will also automatically turn off after being idle for a period of time.
Pairing the controllers with the headset
The hardware may be purchased separately from the Accessories tab on
www.vive.com/
product/.
§ Once the controllers are turned on for the first time, 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 green when the controllers are paired with the headset.
§ To manually pair the controllers, launch the SteamVR app, tap , and then select
Devices Pair Controller. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
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