Microsoft HoloLens 2 User manual
In the box
●1x HoloLens 2 visor
●1x Carrying case
●1x Overhead strap
●1x Microfibre cloth
●1x Charger Block
●1x USB-C cable
Hardware
HoloLens 2 - Guide
Before you start
●The HoloLens 2 is part magnetic. Do not place
magnetic sensitive products, like credit cards
and magnetic storage media near the
HoloLens 2. Otherwise corruption may appear
in the data stored on the HoloLens 2
Power button
adjuster
Volume
How to install
1. Put on the HoloLens 2.
2. Press behind the HoloLens 2 on the power button to turn on the device.
3. Follow the steps in the HoloLens 2.
4. Choose a language your fingers by clicking in the air.
5. Calibrate HoloLens 2 to your eyes according to the instructions on your
HoloLens 2 screen.
a. Make sure you see all 4 corners on screen. If done, press “next”
b. Hold your head still and follow the ‘gems’ on screen with only your
eyes.
6. Link with Wi-Fi by choosing the Wi-Fi you wish to connect.
7. Choose whether the HoloLens 2 is owned by the company or it is owned by
yourself. Login to the microsoft account you would like to use. Create your
account here if you haven’t made one yet https://signup.live.com/signup.
8. Choose to use “speech recognition” or “don’t use speech recognition.” We
recommend using speech recognition for the full experience.
9. Choose full diagnostic data or basic data to help improve the HoloLens 2. We
recommend you to use basic data for privacy reasons.
10. Tap on the hologram that appears on the palm of your hand to start the
Homescreen.
11. You are now ready to use the HoloLens 2. Enjoy your ride!
HoloLens 2 - Guide
HoloLens 2 - Guide
VR Expert Tips
Controls
When the menu is close up
●To select something: Tap with your finger in the air and release.
●To scroll: Put your finger on the holographic screen en swipe across the
content like you would with a normal touchscreen.
●To grab the menu: Pinch your thumb and index finger together on the
hologram and hold and move the hologram.
●Open context menu: Tap with your finger on the hologram in the air and hold.
When the menu is far up
Air ray: The ray that appears when you point at something with your index finger
in the holographic world.
Air tap: Select with air ray and pinch your thumb and index finger together to
select.
●To scroll: Pinch your index and thumb together and drag up and down to
scroll.
●To grab from far: Point your air ray on the content and make a grab gesture
to pull the content to or away from you.
●Open context menu: Air tap and hold with your air ray to open the context
menu. (copy paste, delete, etc)
Pressing buttons
Make sure you push deep into the buttons (holographic keyboard, etc) with your
fingers when typing, otherwise it won’t react.
One hand home button trick
It is possible to open your home menu with one hand.
1. Stare at the home button on the palm of your hand.
2. Pinch your index finger and thumb together to open the home menu while
staring at your palm.
3.
Follow me function
●Press on the icon which says “Follow me” on the right top corner of the
application.
●The application will now follow you wherever you go.
Resizing Holograms
1. At the corners of the hologram, a resize handle will appear when you hover
over it with your air ray.
2. Pinch the resize handle and hold it.
3. Drag to make the window bigger or smaller.
How to download applications from store
Tap on the Home button that appears on the palm of your hand.
1. Press the Microsoft Store application.
2. Use the search bar to search the desired application.
3. Press “Download”.
4. When your download is completed, press “Home” button again on the palm
of your hand.
5. Press “All apps” and you will find your application here.
HoloLens 2 - Guide
To do this Say this
Open the Start menu “Go to start”
Select Say "select" to bring up the gaze
cursor. Then, turn your head to
position the cursor on the thing
you want to select, and say
“select” again.
See available speech “What can I say?”
VR Expert Tips
Voice Control
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