User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- System requirements
- Headset and headphones
- Headset
- About the VIVE Cosmos headset
- Putting on the VIVE Cosmos headset
- Can I wear my prescription glasses while using VIVE Cosmos?
- Adjusting the IPD on the headset
- Flipping up the visor
- Connecting a USB device to VIVE Cosmos
- Removing the face cushions
- Removing the front and back pads
- Reattaching the front and back pads to the headset
- Reattaching the headset cable strip to the back pad
- Detaching the top strap from the headset band
- Attaching the top strap to the headset band
- Cleaning the headset lenses
- Cleaning the face cushions
- Caring for your VIVE Cosmos
- Replacing the front cover
- What does the status light on the headset mean?
- Headphones
- Common solutions
- Headset
- Link box
- Converter
- Controllers
- Play area
- What is the play area?
- Planning your play area
- Choosing the play area
- Setting up VIVE Cosmos for the first time
- Setting up the play area
- Resetting the play area
- What is the recommended space for the play area?
- Can I include space occupied by furniture for the play area?
- Does VIVE Cosmos store my room or environment image?
- Will VR apps that are for limited spaces or stationary experiences only work with a room-scale setup?
- How do I resolve download errors during VIVE Setup installation?
- I can't complete the room setup. What should I do?
- The headset and controllers are not being tracked properly. What can I do?
- VIVE Reality System
- Settings
- Trademarks and copyrights
- Index
Why is accurate IPD important?
Accurate IPD settings help get a clear image and reduce eye strain.
The headset lenses focus images toward their optical center. This is sometimes called the "sweet
spot" in the VR industry. By adjusting the IPD knob, you can tune the sweet spot for the most
comfortable view. Misaligned IPD and improperly adjusted headsets are common causes of
blurry images, dizziness, and eye strain.
How can I find my IPD?
There are several ways to estimate your IPD.
The most accurate way to determine your IPD is to consult a professional optometrist or eye
doctor. You can also estimate your IPD by doing any of the following:
§ Use a ruler and a mirror. See below for detailed instructions.
§ Through experimentation. See below for detailed instructions.
§ Using third-party apps or websites.
Third-party apps or websites may collect personal data. HTC cannot guarantee accuracy of
third-party apps or websites in measuring IPD.
Estimating your IPD in a mirror
You can estimate your IPD with a ruler and mirror.
This method requires a millimeter ruler.
1. 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.
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2. Align the zero mark with the center of your pupil. You may need to close your other eye to
get a clear measure.
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13 Headset and headphones