Its worn like a set of oversized goggles, while the controllers are held as one in each hand.
To get the controllers ready, look for small plastic tabs on each handle, and pull them out.
The controllers come with batteries already installed, so pulling the tabs will cause them to power up.
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Now that youve unboxed your Quest 2, youll want to get it ready for the setup process.
To get the ball rolling, stick to this:
First,turn on the Quest headset.
Squeeze the triggers on your controllers to pair them with the headset.
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Slip the headset on, or hold it firmly to your eyes with one hand.
With a free hand, pick up the corresponding controller.
Looking into the headset, use the controller to set your language and connect to your Wi-Fi data pipe.
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Use the controller to point at options, and squeeze the trigger with your index finger to make selections.
Take the headset off and plug it into a USB power source.
put in your email and password and tapLog in.
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TapContinue as (Your Name).
TapContinue as New Oculus User.
If you have an existing Oculus account, tapHave an Oculus Account?
Log into tie it to your Facebook account.
TapAllow only while using the app.
Choose a username to use with your Quest, and tapContinue.
Select your preferred privacy options and tapContinue.
Choose a PIN and tap thecheck mark.
Enter a credit card to use for future game purchases and tapSave, or tapSkipto do this later.
Heres how to set up a Quest 2:
Place the Quest 2 headset over your eyes.
Your glasses should not hit up the lenses of the headset.
If it seems like that will be an issue you will need to use the included spacer.
Pull the strap over your head and secure around the back of your head.
There are three different lens positions, so experiment to see which works best for you.
If you removed the headset, put it back on and pick up the touch controllers.
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The space should be free of obstructions and anything on the floor that you could trip over.
Put on your Quest 2 and pick up the controllers.
Look down and confirm that the virtual grid is at floor level, and selectConfirmif it is.
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Using your right controller, pull the trigger and draw a safe area on your floor.
The safe area you select shouldnt have any obstructions or tripping hazards in it.
When youre happy with the safe area, selectConfirm.
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Move too close to the edge of your play space, and a grid will appear as a warning.
That means youre ready to jump into your first game.
Here’s how to start playing your first VR game.
see to it your headset and controllers are charged.
Press theOculus buttonon your right controller to bring up the toolbar.
Select thestore icon(shopping bag).
Locate a free game or one you want to buy, and select it.
Either selectGetfor a free game, or theprice buttonfor a premium game, and download it.
Wait for the game to download and install, then selectStart.
In the future, you’re free to access all your games from the library.
You’re in the game.
Choose your equipment and clickNext.
You will see a notification that casting has started.
Tofactory reset the Meta (Oculus) Quest 2, press and hold thepowerandvolume downbuttons on the headset.
Use thevolume buttonto highlightFactory reset; press thepower buttonto select it.
Use thevolume buttonto highlightYes, erase and factory reset, and then press thepower buttonto initiate the reset.
