Valve INDEX User manual

Setup Guide
VALVE INDEX VR KIT

Welcome to
Virtual Reality.
Valve Index is your access to the wondrous
people, places, and things you’ll interact with
in the virtual worlds. While the Valve Index is
innite, thankfully its setup is not.
Let’s get started!

Before setup, be sure your operating
system and video drivers are up to date.
Download SteamVR from the website
below and install it on your VR Ready PC.
Create or log into your Steam account
before proceeding.
Install SteamVR
1
Read the enclosed safety information to reduce the
risk of accidents such as tripping, falling, entanglement,
collisions, or electrical and re hazards.
steamvr.steampowered.com

Prepare your
play area
For Room Scale VR, you will need
at least 2m x 1.5m (6.5ft x 5ft)
of free space. Standing-only or
seated setups can be achieved in
smaller spaces.
Choose a play area that gives
you enough room that your
outstretched arms, including
controllers, will not touch walls,
ceiling, or objects around you.
Be sure there is nothing
dangerous in or around
your play area, such as
pets, stairs, or windows.
2

3Attach your base
station stands
For now, screw each stand onto
the bottom of a base station.
Later, as a more permanent
solution, you may choose to
use these same stands as wall
mounts. Visit our website for
detailed wall-mounting
instructions.

Place your base stations at
opposite corners of your play
area, pointing toward its center.
In general, higher up is better,
though be sure to select a stable
surface when placing them.
Plug each base station
into an outlet and remove
its protective lm.
4Plug in & place
your base stations

Plug the DisplayPort
and USB cables into
your computer.
Plug in the headset’s
power cable using the
included power adapter.
Connect
your headset
5

Turn on your
controllers
Turn on your controllers using
the System button. This launches
SteamVR. Controllers will auto-
matically pair with your headset,
as indicated by their green lights.
Note: Your controllers are
partially charged for a few hours
of playtime. To charge them, use
the provided USB cables.
6

Enjoy VR!
Follow the on-screen
instructions to complete
setup and enjoy VR.
To launch SteamVR next time,
click the VR button in the upper
corner of Steam.
7

Fine tuning for
t & comfort

Wearing your controllers
For added security, attach
the lanyards to your
controller grips. Adjust
each lanyard to secure the
controller at your wrist.
Grip the controller and
using your other hand, pull
the adjustment strap snug.
To loosen it, press
the release button.

To adjust for dierent hand
sizes, push in the size adjustment
arm, then swing it left or right.
Adjusting your controllers for t

Adjusting your headset for t
To adjust your headset, twist
the rear headstrap adjustment
knob for a snug t, then tighten
the top strap.
If your headset still feels loose,
add the rear cradle adapter to
the back.

To optimize image clarity, move the IPD
adjustment slider while wearing the headset.
This moves the lenses to match the distance
between your eyes.
To maximize eld of view, push in and twist
the FOV / eye relief knob. Position displays as
close to eyes or glasses as is comfortable.
Fine-tuning image clarity

To position audio earpieces, pivot and
slide each until it is centered and hovers
over your ear.
Positioning audio

For additional setup and safety information,
visit our website.
steamvr.steampowered.com
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