Meta Quest 3

We recommend reading through the following before putting on the headset!

Kit

• 1 x Quest 3 Headset

• 2 x Controllers - AA battery operated

• 1 x Dedicated PCVR Cable (USB-C)

• 1 x Charging Cable + Adapter

Wearing the Headset

1. Corrective eyewear like glasses should stay on.

2. Adjust the depth of the headset with the notch on either side of the inside lenses. Ensure adequate depth for glasses.

3. Adjust the velcro strap and tighten at the top of the headset.

4. Put the headset on by placing the it over your eyes first, and pulling the straps over your head.

   1. Adjust/tighten the straps so that the headset: is not weighted excessively to the front by too much slack in the straps Is not being pulled backwards by too much tightness in the straps.

5. Under the left eye is a scroll wheel for adjusting the IPD - distance between your pupils, adjust until image is crisp and clear when the device is on.

6. Under the right eye is a rocker for volume.

7. The power button on the left side of the device.

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Accounts

Generally, you may use the default NL-VR# account of the headset. If you wish to cast/stream from the account, please discuss with NExT Lab ahead of time to arrange if possible, otherwise you will have to use your own account.

If you intend to use the headsets with Unity/Unreal Engine 5 development, then it is recommended that you create your own account. Please discuss with NExT Lab ahead of time to organise accounts.

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Input

You may use your hands or the controllers to interact with the headset. It may take a second upon startup to register your input method.

Hands

Interact by touching, pointing and tapping.

Controllers

There is a right-hand and left-hand controller. Hold and inspect the controllers to familiarise yourself with the headset off.

When gripping the controller:

• The thumb interacts with the Face Buttons and Thumbstick.

• The index finger is dedicated to the Trigger.

• The middle finger should rest naturally on the Grip.

Move the controllers around like a computer mouse to select and interact. Use the Trigger to select.

Meta Button

Take note of the important Meta button; it used to navigate around the OS! It is found:

• Hand Input: Right hand, palm up, pinch index and thumb.

• Controllers: Right-hand controller, face button below the thumbstick.

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Wake Up/ Power On the Headset

Now - put the headset on and press the power button on the side!

Accounts

After initial start up/ wake up, it should ask you to select an account: Select the NL-VR# account (Refer to accounts above)

Main Interface

The main Universal Menu at the bottom is where everything can be accessed. Other content will be in the form of windows above this menu bar. Apps will usually take you into a full-XR/VR experience.

To access the Universal Menu, use the Meta Button at any time:

• Hand Input: Right hand, palm up, pinch index and thumb.

• Controllers: Right-hand controller, face button below the thumbstick.

Quick Settings

Universal Menu, left collection of time/network/battery icons

Usefil menu that holds a lot of the common features like Wi-fi, PCVR mode, and setting up boundaries.

Passthrough

Icon on the Universal Menu

Enable disable passthrough; stream in the outside world using the headsets cameras, essentially a "digital" AR experience.

Boundaries

Find and set up through the Quick Settings menu.

For your safety, boundaries are a predefined real-world space in which the headset will operate in. If you exit this boundary, the headset will automatically take you out of VR.

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Using the Headset

Headset Mode

This is the default standalone mode, where apps etc. run from the headset itself.

Simply turn the headset to start using it in this mode, access apps and features through the OS.

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PCVR Mode / Quest Link

Please make sure your Graphics Drivers are up to date.

Please make sure you have the USB-C 3.2 cable supporting 5GBs or higher throughput.

The headset can be used in PCVR mode - where applications can be streamed from your computer; like Twinmotion, Enscape, UE5, and the headset acts like a display only.

This process requires some additional software setup:

Software Setup

1. Install Meta Quest Link on your computer.

https://www.oculus.com/download_app/?id=1582076955407037

Download Link for the Quest Link PC App

1. Connect the VR headset to your computer via USB-C cable.

2. Open Quest Link on your computer

3. Navigate to settings and ensure the following settings are correct:

• Ensure the Unknown sources toggle is blue

• Under OpenXR Runtime > click "Set Meta Quest Link as active"

Setup the headset

The Quests are configured to automatically connect to PCVR/Quest Link if detected, but you may have to go through the following steps if it does not start automatically.

1. If you intend on using the Wired connection (Note: On University grounds you must use the Wired connection), connect the provided USB-C cable now.

2. Put on the headset and access the universal menu:

   • Press on the right controller OR
   • Pinch with index/thumb for hand input.

3. Hover and select Quick Settings (Bottom menu bar: left collection of time/network/battery icons)

4. If you intend on using Wi-Fi (Note: On University grounds you must use the Wired connection), connect to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer.

5. Locate the Quest Link function.

   • It can be found in the same Quick Settings, or through Settings

   • Search "quest link"

   
6. This Quest Link menu is how to connect to your computer for PCVR:

   1. If using a Wired Connection - disable "air-link".

   2. If using a Wireless Connection - enable "air-link".

1. Your computer will either automatically connect or show up on the list of available device. Click 'Launch'.

2. If you are unable to see your device, restart the headset

3. The Quest Link interface will open your the VR headset - look out for the infinite white plane with a distinct curved bottom menu bar.