This section provides an overview of how to set up, use, and maintain the VR headset for a seamless experience. It covers charging and preparing the device, creating a suitable play area, on-screen setup instructions, and safely ending each session. Additionally, it offers guidelines on cleaning and storing the headset to ensure longevity, with a caution to keep the device out of direct sunlight to avoid lens damage.
A step-by-step guide on how to set up and use VR devices:
Remove headset from storage box
Charge headset using provide USB cable and charger
Full charge may take up to 2 hours
Find a clear space of no less than 5’ x 5’
More space is better.
VR works best standing!
You can also use VR seated, but it may be more difficult to fully interact with the simulation
Power on headset
Place headset on face and grab both hand controllers
Follow the on-screen instructions to finish set up
Pair controllers
Adjust lens depth
Adjust head strap fit
Adjust lens spacing
Create session passcode
This will allow you to take a break from your VR sessions without losing your data. Your session will only end once you ‘end session’.
Create playspace
Look at floor
Important: If the purple cross hatches do not appear on the floor, touch the ground with one of the controllers.
Confirm floor level
Draw room scale boundary
Using the trigger on either controller, trace a bounding box of ~5’ x 5’ around yourself.
Select confirm
Press Meta Button to open menu to select UbiSim app icon
Logging into UbiSim
Enter the email address associated with your UbiSim account
Enter your UbiSim password
If you have any questions regarding your UbiSim email or password, please talk to your nursing instructor
Connect to WiFi (Preconfigured headsets should automatically connect to WiFi)
Press the Meta button to view the main menu.
On the bottom of the main menu, select the Settings icon (green square with a gear symbol).
Select WiFi
Select desired network
Enter password
Select connect
Ending VR Session:
Select red exit button in the bottom right corner of the menu
Select ‘end session’
Power off headset
Return headset to charging cart and attach headset to USB charging cable
Audio:
All VR devices use built-in speakers. Volume keys are located on the bottom of the headset.
You can also use wired and wireless headphones with Meta VR devices.
An AUX jack can be found on the side of the headset.
Wireless/Bluetooth headphones
Open menu using icon in bottom right corner of main screen
Select ‘Bluetooth’
Select ‘Pair new device’
Put Bluetooth headphones in pairing mode
Select device from menu
Select ‘Pair’
Cleaning:
Use alcohol wipes to remove smudges from headset lens
Use non-corrosive (Windex, Simple Green, etc) cleaners to clean body of headset
Caution: Sunlight can cause irreversible damage to VR lenses. Never place a VR headset in direct sunlight.