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Overview
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Getting started
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Setup (headset and controllers)
- Attaching the battery cradle and charging the battery
- Putting on the headset (with the battery cradle attached)
- Using the headset without the battery cradle
- Attaching and adjusting the head strap
- Turning the headset on and off
- Setting up your headset for the first time
- Adjusting the diopter dials
- Removing and reattaching the face cushion
- Adjusting the IPD on the headset
- Pairing the controllers
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Setup (play area)
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Basics
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Mixed reality
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Managing screenshots, files, and apps
- Connecting the headset to your computer
- Transferring screenshots and screen recordings to your computer
- Browsing and viewing files
- Viewing 360° photos
- Connecting an external storage device to the headset
- Transferring files between the headset and an external storage device
- Installing apps on the headset
- Installing APK files on the headset
- Uninstalling apps
- Changing app permissions
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Using VIVE Manager
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Sharing and streaming content
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Settings
- Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
- Setting a device passcode
- Installing system and firmware updates
- Resetting your headset (factory reset)
- Adjusting the power frequency
- Choosing a display mode
- Setting a timeout for sleep mode
- Adjusting audio settings
- Choosing a tracking mode
- Pairing Bluetooth devices
- Setting up and using Kiosk mode
- Adding a VPN connection
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VIVE XR Elite for Business
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Solutions and FAQs
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General
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Hardware
- What should I do when the headset is unable to detect the controllers?
- How do I check the battery level of the headset and controllers?
- Why isn't the battery percentage displaying correctly?
- Why does my headset turn off when it's connected to a power bank?
- How long is the USB-C to USB-C cable that comes with the headset?
- Can I connect a wired USB-C audio device to the headset?
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Apps and content
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Attaching the battery cradle and charging the battery
The battery cradle has a battery pack that can supply power to the headset.
Tip: To avoid damaging the headset and battery cradle when attaching or detaching components, assemble the battery cradle on a level surface such as a desk or table.
Here's how to attach the battery cradle to the headset:
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Set the battery cradle down with the USB port facing up.
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Press the release button on the inside of each temple to remove the temples from the headset.
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Attach the battery cradle to the headset using the temple slots.
Make sure the release buttons are aligned and the fasteners are fully inserted into the temple slots.
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Connect the battery cradle's extended USB cable to the headset’s extended USB port.
To charge the battery pack, connect a power adapter to the battery cradle's USB Type-C® port using a USB cable, and then connect the power adapter to a power outlet.

The power LED on the battery cradle will show the charging status. For details, see Battery cradle LED.
Tip: The battery pack can be charged without attaching the battery cradle to the headset.
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- About the headset and battery cradle
- Putting on the headset (with the battery cradle attached)
- Attaching and adjusting the head strap
- How do I prepare the headset before returning it for repair?
- How do I reassemble the headset after repair?
- How do I check the battery level of the headset and controllers?