VR Lab Access Training

The HTC Vive is the virtual reality headset developed by HTC and Valve. It delivers high quality visual fidelity, powerful audio and an immersive experience.

Front and Side:

Headset button is used to control several basic headset functions:

Lens distance button is used to change the distance between the eyes and the lens. If you wear large prescription glasses or have long eyelashes, you may need to increase the lens distance further from your face. To do this, press and hold the lens distance button on the headset, and then pull or push the visor to adjust the lens farther or closer to your face

Back:

Bottom and Inner:

Interpupillary distance (IPD) knob is used to change the distance between the lenses, it correlates to the distance between the center of the pupils in your eyes. When turning the knob, the distance is shown on the Headset screen. Adjust the distance between the lenses of the headset so that you'll have a better viewing experience.

1. Place the battery pack in your pocket.
2. Loosen the strap by rotating the adjustment dial counter-clockwise, and then detach the Velcro fastener on the top band.

3. Press the headset towards your eyes, and then slide the strap around the back of your head.

4. Rotate the adjustment dial clockwise until the headset fits snugly, and then reattach the Velcro fastener on the top band.

5. Adjust the earphones to a comfortable position over your ear, and then press the earphones towards your ears until they're properly in place.

6. Adjust the battery pack cable so that it does not interfere with your arms. We recommend that it goes down your back.

1. Plug the headset into the battery pack.
2. Start VIVE Wireless. Wait for the headset to be detected.
3. Turn on the controllers.

If you would like to use Steam VR and you do not have your own account, please ask the staff in the Digital Design Lab (ICT 216) to log you in to the M²Z account.