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HTC Vive is a virtual reality headset that allows you to play games that you move around in frequently. This wikiHow volition show you how to set your HTC Vive or HTC Vive Pro mixed-reality headset.

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    Get a powerful calculator. You need Intel i7 and Nvidia 1800 or better to run HTC Vive virtual reality. The computer you become does non accept to be a gaming computer; it just has to be very powerful.

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

    • Because of how popular the HTC Vive Pro is, the package is out of stock much of the fourth dimension. If yous want the HTC Vive Pro, then you volition probably need to become the equipment separately.

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    Become to vive.com/setup. Select the advisable VR headset, scroll down, and download the installer and setup guide.

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    Run the installer and follow along with the prompts. The prompts will help you with set upward, as follows.

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    Sign into Steam and HTC's VivePort. You need a Steam account in order to run SteamVR, a necessary component for HTC Vive. You need an HTC VivePort business relationship and a subscription to become access to free games every month.

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    Mount your base stations. The base of operations stations need to be at to the lowest degree two meters off the ground to function properly, and they need to be less than five meters apart. Without them, you will not exist able to use your headset.

    • Use the included mounts and screws, or use a tripod/light stand or clip mounts. Just make sure that you spiral the base station in a few turns, and so position and angle your base of operations station towards your play area.
    • The Vive Cosmos does not come up with base of operations stations born, simply yous tin purchase them separately and use them provided that you purchase the tracking faceplate for your headset. Instead, the Vive Cosmos has several cameras strategically positioned to runway the room.

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    Plug the base of operations stations into two AC power outlets. Feel costless to use extension cords. Ane base station should have the letter of the alphabet "B", and the other "C". If they do non, 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. At that place are iii cables that plug in: a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort connector, a USB 3.0 cablevision, and an Ac power cable.

    • Plug the Mini DisplayPort into the control box and the other into your figurer'southward dedicated graphics card. Also brand certain your monitor is continued to your dedicated graphics. This is needed then that SteamVR can observe and display the contents of the headset, as well as better performance.
    • Plug the USB cable into a USB 3.0 port.
    • Plug the Air-conditioning power cable into an Air conditioning ability outlet.

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    Plug in the headset. Then plough on the link box. Your computer should offset installing drivers for the link box and headset.

    • On HTC Vive (not Vive Pro), make sure that all iii headset cables are connected to the link box.

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    Pair the controllers with the link box. Press the arrangement button (the button higher up the squeezer but below the touchpad) to turn the controller on. The LED should light blueish, and so plough dark-green momentarily.

    • If your controllers are not turning on or light ruby-red, and then brand sure they are charged. Charge them with their included charger.
    • If the controller lights stay blue, and so attempt pairing through SteamVR. Beginning SteamVR, click on the arrow, choose "Pair Controller", and follow the instructions to pair the controllers.
    • Vive Creation controllers volition glimmer dimly first then burnish upward once powered upward. If the white light stays blinking, then effort pairing through SteamVR. Start SteamVR, click on the arrow, choose "Pair Controller", and follow the instructions to pair the controllers.

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    Choose your play area size. If you are playing in a small space such as an role or bedroom, and then choose "Standing or sitting only". If y'all are playing in a big infinite such every bit a living room or family unit room, and so cull "Room-to-Room scale".

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    Establish tracking. Plough on and place the controllers and headset somewhere visible past the base of operations stations. Then click on "Side by side".

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    Locate your monitor. Press and hold 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. Y'all can also press the trigger on one of the controllers, and then place the controller on the floor. The progress bar will fill once the controller is on the flooring. Click "Next".

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    Set your boundaries. Click "Next" then trace your play area with i of the controllers. The surface area will automatically orient itself, but you can change the position and direction of your play expanse.

    • For best comfort, play facing away from the monitor with the tether on the headset running behind your back.
    • Yous tin can cull "Advanced way" to choose four corners of your play expanse, instead of tracing a box.

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    Click on "Finish". You can always recalibrate your room past clicking on the pointer in SteamVR and choosing "Room setup".

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    Put on and adjust the headset. Measure your pupillary altitude, or distance between the centers of your eyes, and arrange the lenses accordingly. Adjust the head strap so information technology fits snugly, and plough the wheel on the correct (if there is 1) to move the visor and adjust the focus.

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    Plug in headphones into the headset or change to estimator 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 avoid damage to your headset, keep it out of directly sunlight, and try non to bump it.

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  • Be enlightened of your surroundings at all times, especially when tracking loses scale (i.e. shifts your play area into objects). Make sure to recalibrate the play expanse if that happens, or occasionally use the photographic camera to see your surroundings, and always play away from people, animals, and article of furniture. Not doing so risks serious injury.

  • Like video games, virtual reality headsets can trigger photosensitive epilepsy. Take occasional breaks from the virtual world, and consult a doctor if any symptoms of photosensitive epilepsy are exhibited while playing.

  • Not all VR games are advisable for all ages.

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