OCULUS Rift S User manual

Oculus Rift S
Safety & Warranty Manual
https://ocul.us/riftsupport
https://oculus.com/warnings

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Product Description
Oculus Rift S, designed with Lenovo, is a virtual reality
(VR) headset powered by PC. The system consists of
a VR headset and a pair of Oculus Touch controllers.
Rift S uses the included headset cable to connect to
a compatible PC. The headset has five wide-angle
sensors that power Oculus Insight, which precisely
tracks your environment and instantly translates
movements into VR.
What’s in the Box?
Rift S, VR Headset Model No: DX45JH
Touch Controllers Model No: MI-BR (Right)
MI-BL (Left)
NOTE: Please visit www.oculus.com/setup for setup
instructions. Please visit https://ocul.us/riftsupport
for best practices and troubleshooting.
Product Care & Maintenance
Please only use dry optical lens micro-fiber cloths for
cleaning of the headset lenses. Do not clean lenses
with any liquid or chemical cleaners. Do not clean
the facial interface fabric with alcohol or any other
abrasive cleaning solution.
•Do not leave the headset in direct sunlight. Exposure
to direct sunlight can damage the optics and display.
•Do not shine a laser or external light source through
the lenses as it may damage the display.
•Ensure the controller battery tray cover is in good
working condition and locks in place.
•As with any electronic device, avoid exposure to
water or fluids.
Rift S Headset Touch Controllers Reference Guide
Mini DP to DP
Adapter
AA
Batteries
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•Store components in their storage case when
not in use to minimize unintentional damage or
environmental exposure.
•Operating Temperature: 0-35°C / 32-104°F,
min. humidity 5%, max humidity 95% RH
(non-condensing).
•Non-Operating (Storage): -20-45°C / -4-113°F,
85%RH.
Product Electrical Specifications
Component Rating Wireless
Frequency EIRP
Headset 5V, 1A 2.402-2.478 GHz 8.71mW
Controller 1.5V,
190mA 2.402-2.478 GHz < 6dBm
Battery
(Controller)
1.5V
(2-AA
Alkaline)
Not Applicable Not
Applicable
Health & Safety Warnings
HEALTH & SAFETY WARNINGS:
To reduce the risk of personal
injury, discomfort or property
damage, please ensure that all
users of the headset read the
warnings below carefully before
using your VR system.
Visit the Oculus Safety Center at
https://support.
oculus.com
for more information on the safe use
of your VR system.
Throughout this Guide, we include icons to illustrate
and orient you to health and safety issues. The icons
are not a substitute for the text of this Guide, so please
use them both together.
Before Using Your VR System
•Read and follow all setup and operating instructions
provided with the headset.
•Review the hardware and software recommendations
for use of the headset. Risk of discomfort may
increase if recommended hardware and software
are not used.

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•Content Selection. Virtual
reality is an immersive
experience that can be
intense. Frightening, violent
or anxiety provoking content
can cause your body to react
as if it were real. Carefully
choose your content if you
have a history of discomfort or physical symptoms
when experiencing these situations. Oculus provides
comfort ratings for some content, and you should
review the comfort rating for your content before use.
(For more details on comfort ratings and how they can
assist in providing a comfortable experience, go to
https://support.oculus.com/comfort). If you have a
history of discomfort when exposed to certain content
or experiences or are new to virtual reality, start with
content rated Comfortable, before trying Moderate,
Intense or Unrated content.
•Use Only When Unimpaired. A comfortable virtual
reality experience requires an unimpaired sense
of motion and balance. Do not use the headset
when you are:
•Tired;
•Need sleep;
•Under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
•Your headset and software are not designed for use
with any unauthorized device, accessory, software
and/or content. Use of an unauthorized device,
accessory, software and/or content or hacking the
device, software or content may result in injury to
you or others, may cause performance issues or
damage to your system and related services, and
may void your warranty.
•Headset Adjustment. To
reduce the risk of discomfort,
the headset should be
balanced and centered. Please
adjust the top strap and adjust
the headband by twisting the
fit wheel on the back to ensure
comfortable placement of the
headset and that you see a single, clear image. Adjust
the lenses by pressing the button located on the right
underside of your headset to accommodate glasses
or improve comfort. Re-check the settings before
resuming use after a break, to avoid any unintended
changes to any adjustments.

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•Hung-over;
•Experiencing or have digestive problems;
•Under emotional stress or anxiety; or
•Suffering from cold, flu, headaches, migraines, or
earaches as this can increase your susceptibility
to adverse symptoms.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions
•Consult with your physician before using the
headset if you are pregnant, elderly, have pre-
existing binocular vision abnormalities or psychiatric
disorders, or suffer from a heart condition or other
serious medical condition.
•Seizures. Some people (about 1 in 4,000) may have
severe dizziness, seizures, eye or muscle twitching
or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns,
and this may occur while they are watching TV,
playing video games or experiencing virtual reality,
even if they have never had a seizure or blackout
before or have no history of seizures or epilepsy.
Such seizures are more common in children and
young people. Anyone who experiences any of these
symptoms should discontinue use of the headset
and see a doctor. If you previously have had a
seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked
to an epileptic condition, you should see a doctor
before using the headset.
•Interference with Medical Devices. The headset and
controller(s) may contain magnets or components that
emit radio waves, which could affect the operation of
nearby electronics, including cardiac pacemakers,
hearing aids and defibrillators. If you have a pacemaker
or other implanted medical device, do not use the
headset and controller without first consulting your
doctor or the manufacturer of your medical device.
Maintain a safe distance between the headset and
controller and your medical devices. Stop using
the headset and/or controller(s) if you observe a
persistent interference with your medical device.
Age Requirement/Children
This product is not a toy and
should not be used by children
under the age of 13, as the
headset is not sized for children
and improper sizing can lead to
discomfort or adverse health
effects, and younger children
are in a critical period in visual
development. Adults should make sure children (age
13 and older) use the headset in accordance with
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sure the headset is used as described in the Before
Using Your VR System and the Use Only in a Safe
Environment section. Adults should monitor children
age 13 and older who are using or have used the
headset for any of the symptoms described in these
health and safety warnings (including those described
under the Discomfort and Repetitive Stress Injury
sections), and should limit the time children spend
using the headset and ensure they take breaks during
use. Prolonged use should be avoided, as this could
negatively impact hand-eye coordination, balance, and
multi-tasking ability. Adults should monitor children
closely during and after use of the headset for any
decrease in these abilities.
Play Space Environment
Risks associated with
freedom of movement
Your headset tracks your
movement in six degrees
of freedom (6DOF): your
movement forward and
backward, up and down, left
and right, while also tracking
the rotational movement of your
head. This allows your movement in your physical world
to be translated into movement in your virtual world.
There are additional responsibilities you should
follow to have a safe experience while exploring your
virtual world.
Use Only in a Safe Environment
The headset produces an immersive virtual reality
experience that distracts you from and completely
blocks your view of your actual surroundings.
Setting up Your Safe Play Space
•Always be aware of your surroundings before
beginning use and while using the headset. Use
caution to avoid injury.
•You are responsible for creating and maintaining
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•Only use your headset
indoors.
•Serious injuries can occur
from tripping or running into
or striking walls, furniture,
other objects or people, so
clear an area for safe use
before using the headset.
•Take special care to ensure that you are not near
items that you may hit or strike, or areas which may
cause you to lose your balance when using—or
immediately after using—the headset, like other
people, objects, stairs or steps, ramps, sidewalk(s),
balconies, open doorways, windows, furniture,
open flames (like candles or fireplaces), ceiling
fans or light fixtures, televisions or monitors, or
other things.
•Proper use of the Guardian system is important
for setting up a safe environment. Please set up
the Guardian system prior to use as described in
the Guardian system section below.
•Consider having another person act as a spotter
while you move around in your virtual world.
•Take appropriate steps to prevent people
(particularly children) or pets who do not
understand that your perceptions are limited
from entering your play space.
Interaction of the Real World and
the Virtual Environment
•Ease into the use of the headset to allow your body
to adjust; use for only a few minutes at a time at
first, and only increase the amount of time using
the headset gradually as you grow accustomed to
virtual reality. Looking around and using the input
device when first entering virtual reality can help
you adjust to any small differences between your
real-world movements and the resulting virtual
reality experience.
•Take at least a 10- to
15-minute break every 30
minutes, even if you don’t
think you need it. Each
person is different, so take
more frequent and longer
breaks if you feel discomfort.
You should always take
regular breaks and you should decide what break
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•Move carefully while you explore the virtual world.
Fast or abrupt motion may cause a collision or
loss of balance.
•Use of the headset and Oculus controllers may
result in a loss of balance. If your balance feels
affected, remove your headset and take a break
until normal balance returns.
•Remember that the objects you see in the virtual
environment do not exist in the real world, so don’t
sit or stand on them or use them for support.
•Remain seated unless your game or content
experience requires standing or moving around
your play space. If you are using the headset while
seated, make sure you are seated on a secure
surface and stable platform.
•Use of the headset with glasses may increase
the risk of facial injury if you fall or hit your face.
•While using the headset with controllers, you may
extend your arms fully out to the side or over
your head, so make sure those areas are clear of
objects or potential hazards.
•Make sure your play space has a level, firm, and
even surface without loose carpeting or rugs,
uneven surfaces, or similar hazards. Remove any
tripping hazards from the play space before using
the headset. Take care that the cable connecting
your headset to a computer does not become a
choking or tripping hazard.
•Remember that while using the headset you may
be unaware that people and pets may enter your
play space. Secure your play space while in use,
and if you sense something or someone has
entered your play space, remove your headset
and pause your VR experience to make sure your
play space is still safe.
•Your view of your surroundings is completely
blocked while you are using the headset, so do
not hold or handle things that are dangerous, may
injure you, or may be damaged.
•The rings on your controllers extend away from
your hands. Use caution when moving your hands
and arms so you do not strike yourself with the
controllers.
Prohibited Uses
•The headset is designed for use indoors. Use
of the headset outdoors creates additional and
uncontrolled hazards, like uneven and slippery
surfaces and unexpected obstacles, vehicles
(trac), persons or pets. Also, the Guardian system
(see below) may not work properly outdoors.

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•Never wear the headset in situations that require
attention, such as running, bicycling, or driving.
•Do not use the headset while in a moving vehicle
such as a car, bus, or train, as variation in speed
(velocity) or sudden movements may increase
your susceptibility to adverse symptoms.
The Guardian System.
•The headset contains a
Guardian system feature,
a virtual boundary system
designed to assist you with
staying in your play space
and avoiding collisions with
objects (like furniture or walls) in your physical world
while you are in your virtual environment. Once you
have properly defined your play space according to
the on-screen instructions from your device and the
instructions in this Guide, the Guardian system will
help you to be aware of the boundaries you have
defined for your play space. It will also alert you when
you are getting close to those boundaries.
•The space you define with the Guardian system
should be an area that is clear and away from
potential hazards. Please ensure you have a
minimum of 2 meters × 2 meters or 6.5 feet × 6.5
feet of obstruction-free floor space. Make sure you
leave additional space as a buffer between your
play space boundaries and potential hazards (like
furniture or walls) so you do not contact hazards if
your movement carries you beyond the play space,
if you lose your balance or trip, or if you quickly
extend your arms or hands beyond your play space
during active play.
•It is important that you make sure the area within the
Guardian system boundary is clear of obstacles and
hazards as described in this Guide.
•The Guardian system only assists if you enable the
Guardian system whenever you use the headset.
You must also properly define your play space in
accordance with the on-screen instructions and
this Guide each time you change any aspect of
your play space. Before using the headset each
time, confirm that Guardian is enabled, your play
space is properly defined, and that no new potential
hazards were introduced within your play space.
•The Guardian system is only a guide, and may not
always show you the exact boundaries of your
play space. The Guardian system may not track
you properly in areas with featureless walls, glass,
or mirrors. You are still responsible for using the
headset in a safe environment as described in
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•The Guardian system
will only alert you to the
boundary of your play
space. It cannot prevent
you from moving out of your
play space. For example, it
will not prevent you from
running into or contacting a
wall, or falling through a door or window or down
a stairwell. Take particular care to make sure that
there are no hazardous areas (stairwells, windows,
etc.) or objects immediately outside your play
space that you might encounter if you do not react
quickly enough to the Guardian system.
•The Guardian system does
not identify a boundary
over the top of your play
space, so take special
care to identify that the
area overhead is clear of
potential hazards like light
fixtures and ceiling fans. It
will also not alert you to floor hazards, so follow the
instructions for a safe floor surface in this Guide
•The Guardian system does not identify everything
in your play space, and will not alert you to items
on furniture, like lamps, or other people or pets
that may enter your play space after you have
donned your headset.
•Follow all on screen notifications for redefining
the boundaries of your play space or the proper
operation of the Guardian system if prompted
to do so.
•Moving at high speeds may not permit you to
react in time to stay in your play space, even if
the Guardian system alerts you, so make sure
you move slowly enough to react to any Guardian
system alerts.
•The Guardian system may not work properly if your
headset is dropped or damaged. Inspect your
headset before use, and contact Oculus Support
if the Guardian system is not working properly.
•You can get more information about the Guardian
system at support.oculus.com/guardian.
•Passthrough Camera. Your headset is equipped
with a “passthrough” camera feature which uses
a camera to display your physical surroundings
on your headset screen. The passthrough camera
feature when enabled is designed to alert you if you
go outside of your defined play space and display
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confirm your play space boundaries in connection
with the Guardian system.
The passthrough camera may lag behind (Iatency)
what is actually occurring in your physical world,
and your field of view while using the passthrough
camera is smaller than your normal field of view when
you are not using a headset. There may also be an
error in depth perception when viewing the physical
world through the passthrough camera.
The passthrough camera is designed only for brief use,
including to alert you to real world hazards when you
leave your defined play space or to set up your play
space in the Guardian system. You should not engage
in any prolonged use of the passthrough camera, or
use it to navigate your real world (see below).
Take the following precautions when using the
passthrough camera.
•Move slowly and carefully whenever you are using
the passthrough feature.
•Do not use the passthrough
camera to navigate the real
world, other than for short
distances (no more than 2
meters) to return to your
play space. Do not attempt
to use the passthrough
camera to navigate areas that are not flat or
contain hazards. Remove your headset so you
have an unobstructed view.
•Do not walk up or down stairs or sloped (inclining
or declining) surfaces while using your headset’s
passthrough camera.
•Always remove your headset for any real-world
situation that requires attention or coordination.
•If the passthrough camera view fades out, take
off your headset and return to your play space.
•The view of the physical world displayed by the
passthrough camera may cause temporary effects
if used for a long period of time. Do not use the
passthrough feature for more than a few minutes.
•Effects from the use of the passthrough camera
may put you at an increased risk of injury when
engaging in normal activities in the real world.
Do not drive, operate machinery, or engage in
other visually or physically demanding activities
that have potentially serious consequences (i.e.,
activities in which experiencing any symptoms
could lead to death, personal injury, or damage
to property), or other activities that require
unimpaired balance and hand-eye coordination
(such as playing sports or riding a bicycle, etc.)
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Hearing Damage
•To prevent possible hearing damage, do not
listen at high volume levels for long periods.
System Alerts
For your protection, you should take immediate action
when prompted by system alerts. The headset may
provide you with the following alerts:
•Sound Volume Alert. A visual alert in the event of
high volume levels. If that alert appears, lower the
sound volume to reduce the risk of hearing loss.
•Outside of Play Space Alert. A visual alert if you
are outside of your play space. If that alert appears,
remove your headset or go back to your play space
to continue your experience, if desired.
•Tracking Error System Alerts. A visual alert if the
headset’s tracking system is not operating properly.
Note if the headset is experiencing tracking issues,
then the Guardian system may not be functioning
properly or may be disabled. If this alert appears,
remove the headset and move to a safe space.
Afterwards, follow the instructions provided on-
screen to address the issue.
Discomfort
•Immediately discontinue using the headset if any of
the following symptoms are experienced:
•Seizures;
•Loss of awareness;
•Eye strain;
•Eye or muscle twitching;
•Involuntary movements;
•Altered, blurred, or double vision or other visual
abnormalities;
•Dizziness;
•Disorientation;
•Impaired balance;
•Impaired hand-eye coordination;
•Excessive sweating;
•Increased salivation;
•Nausea;

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•Lightheadedness;
•Discomfort or pain in the head or eyes;
•Drowsiness;
•Fatigue;
•Any symptoms similar to motion sickness.
•Just as with the symptoms people can experience
after they disembark a cruise ship, symptoms of
virtual reality exposure can persist and become
more apparent hours after use. These post-use
symptoms can include the symptoms above, as
well as excessive drowsiness and decreased ability
to multi-task. These symptoms may put you at an
increased risk of injury when engaging in normal
activities in the real world.
•Do not drive, operate machinery, or engage in
other visually or physically demanding activities
that have potentially serious consequences (i.e.,
activities in which experiencing any symptoms
could lead to death, personal injury, or damage
to property), or other activities that require
unimpaired balance and hand-eye coordination
(such as playing sports or riding a bicycle, etc.)
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•Do not use the headset until all symptoms have
completely subsided for several hours.
•Be mindful of the type of content that you were
using prior to the onset of any symptoms because
you may be more prone to symptoms based upon
the content being used. Review the comfort rating
for the content you were using, and consider using
content with a less intense comfort rating.
•See a doctor if you have serious and/or persistent
symptoms.
Electrical Safety
Your headset is sensitive electronic equipment.
Improper use of it, including improper connection
to a computer, may result in fire, explosion, or other
hazard. Follow these instructions to reduce the risk
of injury to you or others, or damage to your product
or other property.
•Only power and run your headset with the included
cable or an approved cable. Do not use other cables
or power adapters. If you are unsure about whether
a cable or power adapter is compatible with your
headset, contact Oculus Support.
•Periodically inspect connection cords and
connector tips for damage or signs of wear. Do not
use your cable if prong(s), enclosure, connector
part(s), connector cable(s), or any other part is
damaged, cracked, or exposed.
•Do not use external battery packs or power sources
other than authorized accessories to power
the headset.
•Avoid dropping your headset. Dropping it, especially
on a hard surface, can potentially cause damage to
the headset or cords. Inspect your headset for visual
damage before each use. If you suspect damage
to your headset or cords, contact Oculus Support.
•Do not let your headset get wet or come in contact
with liquids. If the headset gets wet, contact
Oculus Support, even if the headset appears to be
working normally.
•Do not place your headset in areas that may get very
hot, such as on or near a cooking surface, cooking
appliance, iron or radiator or in direct sunlight.
Excessive heating can damage the headset and
could create a risk of injury. Do not dry a wet or damp
headset with an appliance or heat source such as
a microwave oven, hair dryer, iron or radiator. Avoid
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Follow any thermal warnings and advisory that may
appear on your device’s screen.
•Dispose of your headset properly. Do not dispose
of the headset in a fire or incinerator. Dispose
of separately from household waste. Refer to
https://www.oculus.com/support for proper
maintenance, replacement, and disposal of your
headset.
Repetitive Stress Injury
Using the device may make your muscles, joints,
neck, hand(s), or skin hurt. If any part of your body
becomes tired or sore while using the headset or its
components, or if you feel symptoms such as tingling,
numbness, burning or stiffness, stop and rest for
several hours before using it again. If you continue to
have any of the above symptoms or other discomfort
during or after use, stop use and see a doctor.
Accessories
•Your headset and software are not designed for
use with any unauthorized accessory. Use of an
unauthorized accessory may result in injury to you
or others, may cause performance issues or damage
to your system and related services, and may void
your warranty.
•Refer to accessory instructions for proper
installation, warnings, and use of included and
authorized accessories.
•Only use recommended batteries and charging
systems for authorized accessories.
•Install and use wrist straps or lanyard with accessories
when available to secure to your wrist when in use.
•Use lanyards with all tracked accessories so they do
not become loose projectiles.
Controller Batteries
Your controllers contain AA batteries.
•CHOKING HAZARD. The remote is not a toy. It
contains batteries, which are small parts. Keep away
from children under 3.
•Keep new and used batteries away from children. If
the battery compartment does not close securely,
stop using the product and keep it away from
children until it can be repaired.
•Keep in original package until ready to use. Properly
dispose of used batteries promptly.
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•Do not mix old and new batteries. Replace all
batteries of a set at the same time.
•Do not disassemble, pierce, or attempt to modify
batteries.
•Risk of fire. Batteries can explode or leak if installed
backwards, disassembled, charged, crushed, mixed
with used or other battery types, or exposed to fire
or high temperatures.
•Remove exhausted batteries from product promptly.
Remove batteries before storage or extended
periods of non-usage. Exhausted batteries may
leak and damage your controllers.
•Refer to www.oculus.com/support for proper
maintenance, replacement, and disposal of batteries.
Electrical Shock
To reduce risk of electric shock:
•Do not modify or open any of the components
provided.
•Do not insert any metal, conductive, or any foreign
objects into any of the openings.
•Do not expose the device to water or fluid.
VR System Care
•Do not use your system if any
part is broken or damaged.
•Do not attempt to repair any
part of your system yourself.
Repairs should only be made
by an Oculus authorized
servicer.
•To avoid damage to your headset or controllers,
do not expose them to moisture, high humidity,
high concentrations of dust or airborne materials,
temperatures outside their operating range or direct
sunlight.
•To avoid damage, keep your headset, cables and
accessories away from pets.
Contagious Conditions
To avoid transferring contagious conditions (like
pink eye), do not share the headset with persons
with contagious conditions, infections or diseases,
particularly of the eyes, skin or scalp. The headset
and controller(s) should be cleaned between each
use with skin-friendly non-alcohol, non-abrasive
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the lenses. Do not use liquid or chemical cleansers on
the lenses. Replace the facial interface on the headset
if it becomes worn or cannot be cleaned.
Skin Irritation
The headset is worn next to your skin and scalp. Stop
using the headset if you notice swelling, itchiness,
skin irritation, loss of hair or other skin reactions.
Similarly, with the hand-controller, please stop use if
you observe any skin irritation or reaction. If symptoms
persist, contact a doctor.
No Direct Sunlight on Lenses
•Take particular care to avoid
direct sunlight on the lenses.
For example, do not store
or carry the headset so the
lenses are exposed to direct
sunlight. Direct sunlight on the
lenses for even brief periods
may damage the optics and
display.
Not a Medical Device
The headset and accessories are not medical devices,
and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or
prevent any disease.