Tracker user guide 2QAB100
Contents Contents Tracker What’s inside the box? 4 About Tracker 4 Charging Tracker 5 Attaching Tracker to an accessory 6 Turning Tracker on or off 7 Why does Tracker automatically turn off? 7 Using the dongle 8 Pairing Tracker 8 Can I use more than one Tracker? 9 Verifying the connection status 9 Checking the status light 9 Updating the Tracker firmware 9 Why can't I see the Tracker icon in SteamVR? 10 Troubleshooting Tracker 10 Trademarks and copyrights
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Tracker Tracker What’s inside the box? You’ll find the following items: 1 Tracker 2 Dongle 3 Dongle cradle 4 USB cable About Tracker Attach Tracker to a compatible third-party accessory so that it can be detected and used within the VIVE VR system.
Tracker 1 Sensors 2 USB port 3 Pogo pin connector 4 Friction pad 5 Standard camera mount 6 Stabilizing pin recess 7 Status light 8 Power button Charging Tracker Make 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 Tracker. You can also connect Tracker to a computer’s USB port to charge it.
Tracker Attaching Tracker to an accessory For illustration purposes only. Third-party accessories are purchased separately. ▪ Standard tripod docking: Align the tripod plate’s bolt and stabilizing pin with the corresponding holes on Tracker. Turn the tab on the bottom side of the plate clockwise to screw Tracker securely in place.
Tracker Turning Tracker on or off ▪ To turn Tracker on, briefly press the Power button. ▪ To turn Tracker off, press the Power button for 5 seconds. When you exit the SteamVR app on your computer, Tracker will also automatically turn off. Why does Tracker automatically turn off? When Tracker turns off, check if: ▪ The battery is drained. ▪ Pairing has timed out after being idle for more than 30 seconds. ▪ No movement has happened for more than 5 minutes.
Tracker Using the dongle If you’re using two controllers along with 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. Keep the dongle at least 45 cm (18 in) away from the computer and place it where it won’t be moved. Pairing Tracker After turning Tracker on for the first time, manually pair it with the headset or dongle.
Tracker Can I use more than one Tracker? You can use multiple Tracker hardware in your VIVE VR system, but this depends on the VR content you're using it with. Verifying the connection status From your computer, open the SteamVR app. Check if the icon for Tracker shows as means Tracker is detected successfully. , which Checking the status light The status light shows: ▪ Green when Tracker is in normal mode. ▪ Blinking red when battery is low.
Tracker Why can't I see the Tracker icon in SteamVR? Check that your SteamVR app is updated to the latest version. Troubleshooting Tracker If Tracker is not detected, try the following methods to troubleshoot the issue: ▪ Make sure that Tracker is placed inside the play area. ▪ Turn 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.
Trademarks and copyrights Trademarks and copyrights ©2020 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. VIVE, the VIVE logo, HTC, the HTC logo, and all other HTC product and service names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of HTC Corporation and its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. Steam, the Steam logo and SteamVR are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
