A Virtual Tour Guide

To help you get comfortable with your new virtual reality, we’ve created a handy resource that has everything you need to get started, including a video walkthrough and a step-by-step written guide

Video Walkthrough

FAQs

Answers to questions you might have about Hazard Ready Training.

VR Controls

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Here's a quick overview of how to use the controllers that come with the Meta Quest 3 (or similar systems). Keep in mind that the functions of the buttons may change depending on the environment or the specific area of the application you're using.

HMD System

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Below is a list of the uses for the Meta Quest 3 Touch Plus controller buttons in the headset main menu

  • Thumbsticks
  • Navigate your virtual environment.
  • Trigger (on the front of the controller)
  • Select objects in your environment.
  • Grip Button (on the side of the controller)
  • Select objects in your environment.
  • Select objects in your environment.
  • Return you to the previous screen or menu.
  • Brings up the universal menu. You can also press and hold the "Meta" button to recentre your headset view.
  • Brings up the menu inside apps and experiences.

Hazard Ready Training Main Menu

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Below is a list of the uses for the Meta Quest 3 Touch Plus controller buttons in the Hazard Ready Training main menu:

  • Thumbsticks
  • Disabled.
  • Trigger (on the front of the controller)
  • Select menu item at pointer location.
  • Grip Button (on the side of the controller)
  • Disabled.
  • Disabled.
  • Disabled.
  • Brings up the universal menu. You can also press and hold the "Meta" button to recenter your headset view.
  • Brings up the menu inside apps and experiences.

Hazard Ready Training Environments

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Here's a quick overview of how to use the controllers that come with the Meta Quest 3 (or similar systems). Keep in mind that the functions of the buttons may change depending on the environment or the specific area of the application you're using.

  • Thumbsticks
  • Disabled.
  • Trigger (on the front of the controller)
  • With no player menu command selected.
  • Ping objects in your environment at pointer location.
  • With player menu command selected.
  • Activate selected command (see Commands) at pointer location.
  • Grip Button (on the side of the controller)
  • With no item equipped in corresponding hand.
  • Grab/release moveable objects.
  • With item equipped in corresponding hand.
  • Activate item function.
  • Pressed
  • Begin teleport by showing teleportation arc from corresponding hand.
  • Released
  • Teleport to teleportation arc location.
  • Open player menu.
  • Brings up the universal menu. You can also press and hold the "Meta" button to recenter your headset view.
  • Brings up the menu inside apps and experiences.

Some content from this section is referenced from external resources. For further information, please see the original sources below:

Meta. (2024). How to use Meta Quest Touch Plus controllers. https://www.meta.com/en-gb/help/quest/articles/getting-started/getting-started-with-quest-3/touch-plus-controllers

Meta Quest 3: Setup, Functionlity and Maintenance

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Below is a quick overview of how to setup the Meta Quest 3.

How to Set Up the Meta Quest 3 and Controllers

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When you take your Meta Quest 3 out of the box, use the power adapter and charging cable provided to fully charge your headset before use. Once your headset is fully charged, follow the directions below for additional guidance.

To unbox your headset and controllers and get them ready for setup:

  1. Carefully remove the paper from your headset strap and remove the lens films.
  2. Press and hold the power button on the left-hand side of the headset for three seconds, or until you hear a chime sound and see the Meta symbol appear in your headset.
  3. Remove the battery blocker from each controller by gently pulling the paper tab.
  4. Securely attach your controllers to each wrist using the adjustable straps.
  5. Turn on your controllers by pressing and holding the "Menu" button on the left controller and "Meta" button on the right.
  6. After holding the "Menu" button and the "Meta" button for two seconds, you should see a blinking white light and feel a haptic response, indicating your controllers are ready to go.
  7. From here, you'll progress through the first part of the in-VR tutorial including choosing a language and connecting to Wi-Fi, before moving on to adjusting the fit of your Meta Quest 3.

How to Adjust the Fit and Feel of the Meta Quest 3

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To ensure a proper fit when using your Quest 3:

  1. Start by loosening the back and top straps, then place the headset in a comfortable position against your face. Make sure that you move any hair that might get in front of your face or between the pad for best comfort and performance.
  2. Pull the straps over the back of your head and tighten the split straps, then adjust the top strap to take weight off your face and hold the headset comfortably in place. If you have a ponytail, we recommend pulling your ponytail through the opening in the split straps to increase comfort.
  3. You can adjust the angle of the headset to improve comfort by holding the headset with both hands and tilting it up or down on the headset arms.
  4. Use the lens adjustment wheel on the bottom left-hand side of the headset to change how close together the lenses are. Do this until the visuals in the headset are clear and visually comfortable to see.
  5. Gently tilt the headset arms upwards.
  6. Locate the eye-relief buttons next to the lenses inside the facial interface.
  7. Hold down the button on one side while holding the edge of the interface and slide the interface forwards or backwards to adjust the distance.
  8. Repeat for the other side to ensure that the depth adjustment setting is the same on both sides.

For more information please see the official fit and feel guide at:

https://www.meta.com/en-gb/help/quest/articles/getting-started/getting-started-with-quest-3/adjust-fit-feel-quest-3/

How to pair your headset with the Meta Horizon app

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The Meta Horizon app acts as a companion to your Meta Quest 3, allowing you to browse the Store, buy, download and remote-install apps, customise your device settings, cast your experience to your phone or compatible screen, and more. Learn more about how to install the Meta Horizon mobile app on your phone.

You won't need to use the Meta Horizon app every time you use your headset, but you will need it to complete the initial pairing and setup process.

To pair your headset to the Meta Horizon app and complete device setup:

  1. Download the Meta Horizon app from either the Google Play or Apple App store.
  2. Open the Meta Horizon app and log in or create a new account.
  3. Tap the munu button at the top of your Horizon Feed.
  4. Tap Devices.
  5. Tap Connect new device, then tap Meta Quest 3 and follow the on-screen instructions.

Make sure that you've updated your Meta Horizon app to the latest version. If you can't see an option to add a Quest headset in your app, update and then fully close the Meta Horizon app before reopening the app and trying again.

Please note that you need to have Bluetooth and sharing with nearby devices turned on in order to connect your phone with your headset.

If you're still having trouble with setting up your Meta Quest 3, please contact Meta Store Support for additional assistance.

How to keep your headset safe and in good condition

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Here are some tips for keeping your Meta Quest 3 safe and in good condition:

  1. Never store your headset in direct sunlight. The sun's rays can cause permanent damage to the front part of the headset, the lenses and the screen inside. Don't place your Meta Quest 3 near a window or anywhere direct sunlight can hit the lens.
  2. Make sure that you protect your headset when you aren't actively using it. The front camera plates on Quest 3 are glass, so it's important to protect them from scratches and falls. We offer a custom-designed carrying case for Meta Quest 3 on the Meta Store to keep your headset safe for storage and transport.
  3. To clean the camera plates and lenses, use a dry optical lens microfibre cloth. Don't use liquid or chemical cleansers.
  4. To clean the straps and facial interface, use non-abrasive anti-bacterial wipes. Don't use alcohol or an abrasive cleaning solution. If needed, the facial interface can be hand-washed with a mild soap.
  5. The sensors and ventilation ports on the headset can accumulate dust and debris from use. You can carefully clean these with compressed air.

How to Turn On/Off and Restart the HMD

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To turn on your headset:

  1. Press and hold the power button on the left-hand side of the headset for three seconds, or until you hear a chime sound and see the Meta symbol appear in your headset.

To restart your headset:

  1. With your headset on and powered on, press and hold the power button on the right-hand side of your headset until you've seen the Power off screen.
  2. Select Restart. Your headset will turn off and then turn back on.

If your headset is unresponsive or you're otherwise unable to restart your headset, you can do a force restart:

  1. Press and hold the power button for at least 30 seconds.
  2. Wait 30 seconds.
  3. If your headset doesn't automatically turn back on, press the power button until your headset has turned back on.

Status Display Light Colours on the HMD

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The Meta Quest 3 is equipped with two types of status display lights (LEDs), a status display light and a bystander signalling display light.

  1. Status display light
  2. The light on the side of your Quest 3 headset lets you know the status of the headset, including its battery charge state.
  3. White
  4. Headset powered on.
  5. Green
  6. Battery fully charged.
  7. Orange
  8. Battery charging.
  9. Red
  10. Dead battery.
  11. Bystander signalling display light
  12. The display light on the front of your headset lets those around you know if the sensors on your headset are engaged, and if bystanders may be in your field of view.
  13. White
  14. External sensors active.
  15. Blinking White
  16. Pass-through is on and headset is casting, recording or live-streaming.

Paring and Re-Paring Controllers

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To pair your Touch Plus controllers to your Meta Quest 3 or Meta Quest 3S headset:

  1. Make sure that your headset is turned on, then open the Meta Horizon mobile app on your phone.
  2. Tap the menu button at the top of your Horizon Feed.
  3. Tap Devices.
  4. Select the headset that you want to pair controllers to.
  5. Tap Headset settings, then tap Controllers.
  6. Tap Pair new controller.
  7. Choose which controller you'd like to pair.
  8. Press and hold the "Meta" button and "B" button on your right controller or "Menu" button and "Y" button on your left controller until the controller LED has blinked and then lights up to finalise the pairing.

Once you've paired your controllers, the controllers will automatically connect to your headset each time you turn it on, if it's nearby.

How to charge the HMD

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Your Meta Quest headset has a rechargeable battery, which you can charge using the included power adapter and USB-C charging cable. When plugged into a wall outlet using the included power adapter, the headset should fully charge in about 2 ½ hours.

  1. How to charge your Meta Quest headset:
  2. Plug one end of the USB-C charging cable into the power adapter.
  3. Plug the other end of the USB-C charging cable into the USB-C port on the left-hand side of your headset.
  4. Plug the power adapter into a wall socket.
  5. The LED light on the side of your headset will indicate the charging status of your headset. When the LED light is orange, your headset is charging. When the LED light turns green, it's fully charged.
  6. Headset wattage requirements:
  7. Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S.
  8. 18 W.

Controller Status Display Lights (LEDs)

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Each Meta Quest Touch Plus controller is equipped with an LED status display light at the top edge of the controller to help you understand its current status. To check the status of your controller, press the "Meta" button/"Menu" button once.

  1. Status display light
  2. Blinking twice, repeating
  3. Controller in pairing mode.
  4. 3 blinks
  5. Controller awake.
  6. 1 blink
  7. Controller paired and connected.
  8. No LED at all
  9. Dead battery.
  10. 3 fast blinks, 3 slow blinks, 3 fast blinks, repeating (SOS in morse code)
  11. This is an error signal. To troubleshoot, please try the following, moving on to the next step if the previous step was unsuccessful at resolving the issue:
  12. While the SOS is flashing, remove and reinsert the battery.
  13. Restart your headset.
  14. Unpair and re-pair your controllers to your headset using the Meta Horizon mobile app. Ensure that your headset is awake and nearby.
  15. Factory reset your headset. Wait 5 minutes on the controller setup screen until the option to pair controllers has appeared. Ensure that your controllers are actively blinking (if not, press  the "Meta" button or "Menu" button), then follow the on-screen instructions.
  16. If you're still having issues, please contact Meta Store Support

How to replace controller batteries

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When the battery level in your controller is low, the status display lights on your controller in headset will show 1 red dot. To change the battery in your Touch Plus controller:

  1. Press the battery cover release button located near the thumbstick on the side of your controller.
  2. Remove the battery cover.
  3. Carefully remove the existing battery.
  4. Insert a new battery, ensuring that the positive end is pointed downwards towards the bottom of the controller.
  5. Replace the battery cover.

How to connect the HMD to a WLAN

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To connect to Wi-Fi using your headset:

  1. Press the "Meta" button on your right Touch controller to open the universal menu.
  2. Select the clock on the left-hand side of the universal menu to open Quick settings.
  3. Select Settings in the top right, then select Wi-Fi.
  4. Make sure that the toggle for Wi-Fi is turned on.
  5. Find the Wi-Fi network that you want to connect to and select Connect.
  6. Enter the Wi-Fi password if one is required to finish connecting to Wi-Fi.

How to setup/re-setup boundary

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When setting up a boundary, you can choose from these modes:

  1. Stationary: For using your headset while sitting or standing in place. Stationary mode creates a default boundary area of 1 metre by 1 metre (3 feet by 3 feet) centred on yourself.
  2. Roomscale: For using your headset while moving around inside your playing area. Roomscale allows you to draw your boundaries in your physical space using your Touch controller. We recommend a safe and unobstructed space measuring at least 2 by 2 metres (6.5 by 6.5 feet).

To adjust your boundary modes or redraw your boundary:

  1. Press the "Meta" button on your right controller to open the universal menu.
  2. Select the clock on the left-hand side of the universal menu to open Quick settings.
  3. Select Settings in the top right, then select Environment setup.
  4. Select Boundary, then select Adjust boundary.
  5. From here, you can draw a roomscale boundary or adjust your stationary boundary.

To manage boundary history:

  1. Press the "Meta" button on your right controller to open the universal menu.
  2. Select the clock on the left-hand side of the universal menu to open Quick settings.
  3. Select Settings in the top right, then select Environment setup.
  4. Select Boundary.
  5. From here, you can clear your previous boundary or create a new one. The settings that you can manage here include:
  1. Adjust boundary: This puts you back into the boundary setup like you did when you first set up your headset.
  2. Set floor level: Allows you to adjust the floor level of your boundary.
  3. Boundary colour: Changes the colour of your boundary.
  4. Double-tap for Pass-through: Enables the ability to double-tap the side of your headset to switch to and from pass-through mode.
  5. Clear boundary history: Clears all boundary anchors on device and the cloud for the current account. This action does not clear scenes, tracking or maps.
  6. Glanceable boundary: When enabled, you can look down at an angle while on Meta Quest to quickly see where you are in your playspace.
  7. Boundary sensitivity: Determines how granularly you want to adjust your boundary alerts. There are two options:
  1. Simple: You'll adjust the sensitivity of all of your boundaries collectively with a single slider. Lower sensitivity generally means that you won't be alerted until you get closer to your boundaries.
  2. Advanced: You'll adjust the sensitivity of your boundaries at a more granular level using the following settings:
  1. Headset distance sensitivity: Lowering your distance sensitivity means that you won't be alerted until you're closer to the edge of the boundary.
  2. Controller distance sensitivity: Lowering your distance sensitivity means that you won't be alerted until you're closer to the edge of the boundary.
  3. Headset speed sensitivity: Lowering your speed sensitivity means that you'll be alerted less when making fast movements near a boundary edge.
  4. Controller speed sensitivity: Lowering your speed sensitivity means that you'll be alerted less when making fast movements near a boundary edge.

Some content from this section is referenced from external resources. For further information, please see the original sources below:

Meta. (2024). How to set up your Meta Quest 3. https://www.meta.com/en-gb/help/quest/articles/getting-started/getting-started-with-quest-3/set-up-quest-3

Meta. (2024). Restart your Meta Quest headset. https://www.meta.com/en-gb/help/quest/articles/getting-started/getting-started-with-quest-2/restart-quest

Meta. (2024). How to charge your Meta Quest headset. https://www.meta.com/en-gb/help/quest/articles/getting-started/getting-started-with-quest-3/charging-meta-quest

Meta. (2024). How to use Meta Quest Touch Plus controllers. https://www.meta.com/en-gb/help/quest/articles/getting-started/getting-started-with-quest-3/touch-plus-controllers

Meta. (2024). Status display light colours on Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S. https://www.meta.com/en-gb/help/quest/articles/getting-started/getting-started-with-quest-3/status-display-light-colors-quest-3-and-3s

Meta. (2024). Connect your Meta Quest headset to Wi-Fi. https://www.meta.com/en-gb/help/quest/articles/getting-started/getting-started-with-quest-2/connect-quest-to-wi-fi

Meta. (2024). Set up your boundary for Meta Quest. https://www.meta.com/en-gb/help/quest/articles/in-vr-experiences/oculus-features/boundary

Hazard Ready Training: Download and Run the Application

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Please follow the steps below to download the Hazard Ready Training application on your device.

Downloading the Application

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How to download the application:

  1. Press the "Meta" button on your right controller to open the universal menu.
  2. Select Store.
  3. Find or search for the Hazard Ready Training application .
  4. Select the application and install it.

Running the Application

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How to run the app:

  1. Press the "Meta" button on your right controller to open the universal menu.
  2. Select Library.
  3. Select Applications.
  4. Select the Hazard Ready Training application.

Updating the Application

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Updating the app (Automatic):

  1. The Hazard Ready Training App will update automatically.

Hazard Ready Training: Main Menu Navigation

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Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the main menu of the Hazard Ready Training application.

License Key Menu

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More info coming Soon

Name and Mode Menu

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To enter a user name and select a mode to launch:

  1. Enter a user name.
  1. Select the user name box by positioning the pointer over it and squeezing the trigger.
  2. Enter a name using the floating keyboard that appears by positioning the pointer over it and squeezing the trigger.
  3. To close the keyboard position the pointer over the X in the top right corner and squeeze the trigger.
  1. Select the session mode you want to launch.
  2. Select the session mode by positioning the pointer over it and squeezing the trigger.
  3. The session modes are:
  4. Offline Session.
  5. Will launch the environments in a single user only experience.
  6. Host A Session.
  7. Will launch the environments in a networked mode with you as the host. Other users will be able to find and join you.
  8. Join A Session.
  9. Will allow you to join others who are hosting a networked session..
  1. Select the next button by positioning the pointer over it and squeezing the trigger.

Offline and Host Menus

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To load into an environment in offline mode or as a networked session host:

  1. Select the environment you want to launch by positioning the pointer over it and squeezing the trigger.
  1. Select Start Session button by positioning the pointer over it and squeezing the trigger.

Offline and Host Menus

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To join a networked session:

  1. After the application has finished searching for joinable sessions a list will appear.
  1. If no sessions appear press the search button by positioning the pointer over it and squeezing the trigger. The application will attempt to find joinable sessions again.
  1. To join a session select the desired one from the list by positioning the pointer over it and squeezing the trigger.

Hazard Ready Training: Environment Navigation and Interaction

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Below is a step-by-step guide to help you navigate within the different environments and interact with the player menu options and commands.

Teleporting

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To teleport around the environment:

  1. Press and hold the "A" button on the right controller to show the teleportation arc from right hand or the or "X"  button on the left controller to show the teleportation arc from left hand.
  1. Release the "A" or "X" button to teleport to the teleportation arc location.

Gripping Objects

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To grip certain objects around the environment:

  1. Position the left or right hand so that it is overlapping the desired object to be gripped.
  1. Squeeze the Grip button on the respective controller to grip the object with the respective hand.
  2. Squeeze the Grip button on the respective controller a second time to release the gripped object.

Player Menu and Commands

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To open the player menu press the "B" button on the right controller or the "Y" button on the left controller.

There are several command items in this menu that can be selected by positioning the pointer over them and squeezing the trigger. Doing so will open their sub menus:

Transform

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Allows the user to move certain objects in the environment from a distance.

There are several sub items in this menu that can be selected by positioning the pointer over them and squeezing the trigger:

  1. Move
  2. Allows the user to move objects.
  1. Position the pointer over an object and squeeze and hold the left or right trigger to grab the object.
  2. Release the trigger to release the object.
  1. Reset
  2. Allows the user to reset objects to their original position.
  1. Position the pointer at an adjusted object and squeeze the trigger.
  1. Reset All
  2. Resets all objects to their original positions.

Annotate

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Allows the user to create text or hand drawn annotations in the environment.

There are several sub items in this menu that can be selected by positioning the pointer over them and squeezing the trigger:

  1. Paint Stroke
  2. Allows the user to create hand drawn annotations.
  1. Position the left or right hand at a location in space and squeeze and hold the trigger to beginning drawing.
  2. Release the trigger to stop drawing.
  1. Delete Stroke
  2. Allows the user to delete paint strokes.
  1. Positioning the pointer at an existing paint stroke and squeeze the trigger.
  1. Annotate Text
  2. Allows the user to creature text annotations by:
  1. Positioning the pointer at a location and squeezing the trigger to apply the root point for the measurement.
  2. Positioning the pointer at the floating text box that appears connected to the root point and squeezing the trigger to edit the text.
  3. Entering the desired text using the floating keyboard that appears by positioning the pointer over it and squeezing the trigger.
  4. To close the keyboard position the pointer over the X in the top right corner and squeeze the trigger.
  1. The annotation text can be repositioned by:
  1. Placing the pointer over the yellow circle closiest to the text box and squeezing and holding the trigger.
  2. Releasing the trigger when it is positioned as desired.
  1. The entire annotation can be repositioned by:
  1. Placing the pointer over the yellow circle furtherest from the text box and squeezing and holding the trigger.
  2. Release the trigger when it is positioned as desired.
  1. The annotation can be deleted by:
  1. Placing the pointer over the "X" button on the right side of the text box and squeezing the trigger.

Snapshot

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Allows the user to take a snapshot of the environment through the viewfinder that appears.

There is one sub item in this menu that can be selected by positioning the pointer over it and squeezing the trigger:

  1. Take
  2. Allows the user to take a snapshot with the viewfinder that appears by:
  1. Positioning the pointer over the eye icon at the bottom of the viewfinder and squeezing the trigger.
  1. Reposition the viewfinder that appears by:
  1. Positioning the pointer over the viewfinder and squeezing and holding the left or right trigger to grab it.
  2. Releasing the trigger to release the viewfinder.

Xray

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Allows the user to set objects in the environment to appear near invisible.

There are several sub items in this menu that can be selected by positioning the pointer over them and squeezing the trigger:

  1. Apply
  2. Position the pointer over an object and squeeze the trigger to apply.
  3. Isolate
  4. Only shows the Xray affected objects.
  5. Reset All
  6. Clears all Xray affected objects, and returns them to normal.

Measurement

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Allows the user to create measurements between two points in the environment.

There are several sub items in this menu that can be selected by positioning the pointer over them and squeezing the trigger:

  1. Add
  2. Position the pointer at a location and squeeze the trigger to apply the starting point for the measurement.
  3. Position the pointer at a second location and squeeze the trigger to apply the end point for the measurement.
  4. Delete
  5. Allows the user to delete measurements by positioning the pointer at an existing measurement and squeezing the trigger.
  6. To Centimetre
  7. Changes all measurements for the user to display in centimetres.
  8. To Metre
  9. Changes all measurements for the user to display in metres.
  10. To Imperial
  11. Changes all measurements for the user to display in Imperial.

Equipment

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Allows the user to hold and use safety equipment in their right hand.

There are several sub items in this menu that can be selected by positioning the pointer over them and squeezing the trigger:

  1. Gas Reader
  2. Equips a gas reader in the right hand which can be used to take readings by:
  1. Positioning the gas reader at the desired location by moving the right hand.
  2. Squeezing the trigger button on the right controller.
  1. Flashlight
  2. Equips a flashlight in the right hand which can be turned on and off by:
  1. Squeezing the grip button on the right controller.
  1. Remove All
  2. Removes all currently equiped equipment from the user.

Menu

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Allows the user to return to the Main Menu.

There is one sub item in this menu that can be selected by positioning the pointer over them and squeezing the trigger:

  1. Quit to Menu
  2. Quits the current session and returns to Main Menu

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