HTC 2PYV100 Tracker User Manual

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EnglishEnglish2 3About Vive TrackerAttach the Vive Tracker to a compatible third-party accessory so that it can be detected and used within the Vive VR system. 1Sensors 5Standard camera mount2USB port 6Stabilizing pin recess3Pogo pin connector 7Status light4Friction pad 8Power button What’s inside the boxYou’ll find the following items:1Vive Tracker 3Dongle cradle2Dongle 4USB cable Important: Always ensure that the play area is entirely clear of all objects, obstacles and other individuals when using Vive Tracker on any object intended to be moved while wearing the Vive headset.
EnglishEnglish4 5When Vive Tracker is fully charged, its status light either shows white if it is off or green if it is turned on. Charging Vive TrackerMake sure to use the USB cable that’s in the box. Connect the USB cable to the power adapter that came with your Vive controllers, and then plug the power adapter to a power outlet to charge Vive Tracker. Note: You can also connect Vive Tracker to a computer’s USB port to charge it.Attaching Vive Tracker to an accessoryStandard tripod docking: Align the tripod plate’s bolt and stabilizing pin with the corresponding holes on Vive Tracker. Turn the tab on the bottom side of the plate clockwise to screw Vive Tracker securely in place. Stabilizing pin1/4 inch boltNote: For illustration purposes only. Third-party accessories are purchased separately.
EnglishEnglish6 7Spinning wheelPogo pin pad(optional)Side tightening wheel: Tighten the spinning wheel until Vive Tracker is securely fixed in place. The Pogo pin supports electrical connection for the attached accessory.Turning Vive Tracker on or off• To turn Vive Tracker on, press the Power button.• To turn Vive Tracker off, press the Power button for 5 seconds.Note: When you exit the SteamVR app on your computer, Vive Tracker will also automatically turn off.Note: For illustration purposes only. Third-party accessories are purchased separately.
EnglishEnglish8 9Using the dongleIf you’re using two controllers along with Vive Tracker, you need to connect the dongle to enable hardware tracking. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the dongle cradle, and then attach the dongle to the cradle. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer.Note: Keep the dongle at least 45 cm (18 in) away from the computer and place it where it won’t be moved.45 cm (18 in)DongleUSB cableDongle cradlePairing Vive Tracker• Once Vive Tracker is turned on for the first time, it will automatically pair with the headset or dongle.The status light shows as blinking blue while the pairing is in progress. The status light turns solid green when Vive Tracker is successfully paired.• To manually pair Vive Tracker, launch the SteamVR app, tap , and then select Devices > Pair Tracker. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
EnglishEnglish10 11Verifying the connection statusFrom your computer, open the SteamVR app. Check if the icon for Vive Tracker shows as , which means Vive Tracker is detected successfully. Checking the status lightThe status light shows:• Green when Vive Tracker is in normal mode• Blinking red when battery is low• Blinking blue when Vive Tracker is pairing with the headset or dongle• Blue when Vive Tracker is connecting with the headset or dongleUpdating the Vive Tracker firmwareWarning: Do not unplug the USB cable any time before the firmware update is complete. Doing so could result in a firmware error.1. From your computer, open the SteamVR app.2. If you see the icon, mouse over it to check if the firmware is out of date. If so, click Update firmware.3. Using the supplied USB cable, connect the Vive Tracker to one of your computer’s USB ports.4. Once the tracker is detected by the SteamVR app, the firmware update will start automatically. 5. When the update is complete, click Done.
English12Resetting Vive TrackerIf you are having general issues with Vive Tracker, you can reset the hardware. Connect Vive Tracker to your computer using the supplied USB cable, and then press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds.Troubleshooting Vive TrackerIf Vive Tracker is not detected, try the following methods to troubleshoot the issue:• Make sure that Vive Tracker is placed inside the play area.• Turn Vive Tracker off and on again to reactivate the tracking.• Restart the SteamVR app. If you still get an error, reboot your computer and reopen the SteamVR app.© 2017 HTC Corporation. All rights reserved. Vive, the Vive logo, HTC and the HTC logo are trademarks of HTC Corporation. Steam, the Steam logo and SteamVR are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.91H0xxxx-xxM Rev.Awww.vive.com

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