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HTC Vive is a virtual reality headset that allows you lot to play games that you lot motion effectually in oftentimes. This wikiHow will evidence you how to set your HTC Vive or HTC Vive Pro mixed-reality headset.

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    Get a powerful reckoner. You demand Intel i7 and Nvidia 1800 or improve to run HTC Vive virtual reality. The computer you get does not accept to be a gaming reckoner; it just has to exist very powerful.

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    Become the HTC Vive or HTC Vive Pro, controllers, and sensors "base stations". You can observe it online or in stores.

    • Because of how popular the HTC Vive Pro is, the bundle is out of stock much of the time. If you want the HTC Vive Pro, then you will probably need to become the equipment separately.

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    Get to vive.com/setup. Select the appropriate VR headset, scroll downwardly, and download the installer and setup guide.

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    Run the installer and follow along with the prompts. The prompts volition help y'all with gear up, as follows.

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    Sign into Steam and HTC's VivePort. You lot demand a Steam business relationship in lodge to run SteamVR, a necessary component for HTC Vive. You need an HTC VivePort account and a subscription to get access to gratis games every calendar month.

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    Mount your base of operations stations. The base stations demand to be at to the lowest degree two meters off the ground to office properly, and they demand to be less than v meters apart. Without them, you will non be able to use your headset.

    • Employ the included mounts and screws, or use a tripod/light stand or prune mounts. Just make sure that you screw the base of operations station in a few turns, then position and angle your base station towards your play area.
    • The Vive Creation does non come with base stations built-in, just you can purchase them separately and use them provided that yous purchase the tracking faceplate for your headset. Instead, the Vive Creation has several cameras strategically positioned to track the room.

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    Plug the base stations into two AC power outlets. Feel free to apply extension cords. One base station should take the letter "B", and the other "C". If they practise not, press the button on the dorsum to change the channel to B and C.

    • If using cable sync, modify the channel on the "B" station to "A".

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    Plug the link box into the computer. There are three cables that plug in: a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort connector, a USB 3.0 cable, and an Air conditioning power cable.

    • Plug the Mini DisplayPort into the command box and the other into your computer's dedicated graphics menu. Besides make sure your monitor is connected to your dedicated graphics. This is needed then that SteamVR can notice and display the contents of the headset, likewise every bit ameliorate performance.
    • Plug the USB cable into a USB three.0 port.
    • Plug the Air-conditioning power cable into an Ac ability outlet.

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    Plug in the headset. So turn on the link box. Your computer should start installing drivers for the link box and headset.

    • On HTC Vive (non Vive Pro), make sure that all three headset cables are continued to the link box.

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    Pair the controllers with the link box. Press the organization push button (the button to a higher place the squeezer simply below the touchpad) to plough the controller on. The LED should low-cal bluish, then turn green momentarily.

    • If your controllers are non turning on or light red, and so make sure they are charged. Accuse them with their included charger.
    • If the controller lights stay bluish, then endeavor pairing through SteamVR. First SteamVR, click on the arrow, cull "Pair Controller", and follow the instructions to pair the controllers.
    • Vive Cosmos controllers will blink dimly start then brighten up one time powered upward. If the white light stays blinking, then try pairing through SteamVR. Showtime SteamVR, click on the arrow, choose "Pair Controller", and follow the instructions to pair the controllers.

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    Choose your play surface area size. If you are playing in a small space such every bit an part or bedroom, and so choose "Standing or sitting only". If you are playing in a large space such as a living room or family room, then choose "Room-to-Room scale".

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    Plant tracking. Turn on and place the controllers and headset somewhere visible by the base stations. And then click on "Side by side".

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    Locate your monitor. Press and concord the trigger on one of the controllers, while pointing it at your monitor. Click "Next".

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    Calibrate the floor. Place your controllers on the floor, and press the "Calibrate floor" button to calibrate it. You can also press the trigger on ane of the controllers, and then place the controller on the floor. The progress bar will fill in one case the controller is on the flooring. Click "Next".

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    Set your boundaries. Click "Next" then trace your play area with one of the controllers. The area will automatically orient itself, only you can change the position and management of your play surface area.

    • For best comfort, play facing away from the monitor with the tether on the headset running behind your dorsum.
    • Yous can choose "Avant-garde style" to choose four corners of your play area, instead of tracing a box.

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    Click on "Terminate". Y'all can ever recalibrate your room past clicking on the pointer in SteamVR and choosing "Room setup".

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    Put on and accommodate the headset. Mensurate your pupillary distance, or distance betwixt the centers of your eyes, and adjust the lenses accordingly. Adjust the head strap and so it fits snugly, and plow the wheel on the right (if there is one) to move the visor and adjust the focus.

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    Plug in headphones into the headset or change to computer audio output (if using the non-pro version of the headset).

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    Immerse yourself in the virtual environment. Start playing!

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  • To avert damage to your headset, keep it out of straight sunlight, and try not to crash-land it.

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  • Be aware of your surroundings at all times, particularly when tracking loses calibration (i.e. shifts your play area into objects). Make certain to recalibrate the play area if that happens, or occasionally use the camera to see your environment, and e'er play away from people, animals, and furniture. Not doing so risks serious injury.

  • Similar video games, virtual reality headsets tin trigger photosensitive epilepsy. Have occasional breaks from the virtual world, and consult a doctor if whatsoever symptoms of photosensitive epilepsy are exhibited while playing.

  • Not all VR games are appropriate for all ages.

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