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Summary of Contents for Microsoft HoloLens
- Page 1 Trimble Mixed Reality Applications User Manual Version Date Editor 3/15/2016 J Lawver 8/29/2016 J Lawver 4/12/2017 J Lawver 5/14/2018 J Lawver...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Home Screen Overview Opening Applications Pinning and Adjusting Closing Applications Connecting to WiFi Connecting Bluetooth Devices Advanced HoloLens Controls in Web Interface Accessing Web Interface Connecting to WiFi Locating IP Address Enabling Developer Mode Tethering HoloLens to a Computer Device Information... - Page 3 Removing Applications Mixed Reality Capture Capturing Screenshots Capturing Videos Live Streaming...
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Page 4: Introduction To Microsoft Hololens
Overview Trimble has been collaborating with Microsoft on the HoloLens project since early 2014; officially the first commercial partner to develop on the platform. Microsoft HoloLens is the first fully untethered, wearable, holographic computer, enabling high-definition holograms to integrate with the real-world. The device is a wearable headset that contains a fully... -
Page 5: Buttons And Specs
Buttons and Specs The externals of the HoloLens device are relatively uncomplicated; the majority of interface with the device is through the holographic environment. -
Page 6: Power And Charging
Power and Charging The HoloLens power button is on the rear arm, opposite the micro-USB charging port and beside the device status LEDs. One click of the button will turn the device on and another will put it in ‘Sleep’ mode. Pushing and holding the power button for 5 seconds (while the device is running) will shut the device down. -
Page 7: Care Instructions
Care Instructions To ensure that you keep your HoloLens device in proper working condition, kindly follow these suggested care instruction guidelines. Cleaning Lenses ● Use static and lint free lens wipes. Never use alcohol or other cleaning substances. ● If necessary, breath on the lens and wipe in one direction; not in circles. -
Page 8: Using The Device
Using The Device How to Wear The HoloLens device has multiple adjustable pieces to ensure the user a comfortable fit and optimal viewing of the holographic display: ● The adjustable headband [2] moves independently of the primary device [1]. It can be rotated up/down to contact the forehead in different locations and forward/backwards on the device to move the display closer to or further from the user’s eyes. - Page 9 Hardhat For more information on Trimble’s Hard Hat Solution for HoloLens, including assembly and proper fit, please refer to t his guide.
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Page 10: Gestures
Gestures HoloLens natively supports a variety of gestures that allow the user to interact with the holographic world. These gestures are activated by the user by putting a hand in front of the device and performing known movements. The hand needs to be within the line-of-sight of the sensors (which is wider than the field-of-view) but does not necessarily have to be pointing at whatever is being interacted with in holographic space. -
Page 11: Ready
Ready The Ready gesture is performed by making a closed fist and raising your index finger, much the same way that you’d tell someone “wait a minute!” At its core, this gesture lets the device know that you’re about to make a selection gesture. Oftentimes the Ready and Air Tap (next section) gestures are done sequentially without a pause to select something in the holographic space. -
Page 12: Pinch
Pinch The Air Tap allows the user to do a single click on an object by tapping their finger down and then back up. If the finger is not raised back up, but rather held in a pinching position, the user can grab hold of things in the space. -
Page 13: Applications & Settings
When HoloLens is turned on, the user is prompted with the Windows holographic home screen. This is the main portal from which all HoloLens applications are launched. You can return to this screen at any time using the Bloom gesture. -
Page 14: Opening Applications
Opening Applications Default HoloLens applications are shown on the home screen. To access more applications, such as the Trimble-installed apps, select the ‘+’ button on the home screen. Pinning and Adjusting When an application is launched, it will first show a 2D box that must be pinned in the holographic environment. - Page 15 The location and size of the application window can be adjusted by selecting the ‘Adjust’ button on the top-right corner of the window. Pinching and dragging on the adjustment window will drag the location of the window. Pinching and dragging on any of the corners will change the size of the window. Click ‘Done’ when satisfied with the size and placement of the window.
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Page 16: Closing Applications
Bloom gesture to expose the app box and then click ‘Remove’. Connecting to WiFi HoloLens needs an active internet connection to run most of its applications, as well as to tether to a computer to access the Web Interface. To connect to WiFi, first launch and pin the ‘Settings’... -
Page 17: Connecting Bluetooth Devices
‘Settings’ application. From here, select the ‘Devices’ option. This will launch the ‘Manage Bluetooth devices’ menu where you can scroll (pinch and drag) to find the device you want to connect to. Once you connect, HoloLens may ask you to enter a PIN on the connected device. -
Page 18: Advanced Hololens Controls In Web Interface
Accessing Web Interface Connecting to WiFi In order to access the HoloLens web interface, the user must tether the device to a computer using a WiFi connection. Ensure that both devices (HoloLens and the computer) are connected to the same WiFi network and that network credentials are entered if required. For instructions on connecting the HoloLens device to WiFi, refer to the section ... - Page 19 3. Select ‘Advanced Options’: 4. Locate the IPv4 address for the device:...
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Page 20: Enabling Developer Mode
Enabling Developer Mode 1. In order to access the HoloLens web interface the device must have ‘Developer Mode’ enabled. To do this, first open the ‘Settings’ application on the device. 2. Next, select the ‘Update’ button:... -
Page 21: Tethering Hololens To A Computer
‘Developer mode’ and ‘Device portal’. Restart the device after enabling these options. Tethering HoloLens to a Computer 1. After ensuring that the computer and HoloLens are on the same network, enter the IP address of the HoloLens into an internet browser: a. -
Page 22: Device Information
Device Information Accessing Device Information The main screen of the HoloLens Web Interface provides a variety of useful information related to the connected device. The links along the left side of the page give access to more advanced settings, some of which are explained in the following sections. -
Page 23: Advanced Settings Adjustment
Reset Username / Password This process will reset the username and password of the HoloLens device itself. These are the credentials used to access the device from the Web Interface. 1. Click on the ‘Security’ button on the top bar of the Web Interface. - Page 24 3. Enter this PIN, as well as a new username and password, into the Web Interface and click ‘Pair’ to finish the process.
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Page 25: Applications
Applications Viewing Active Applications All information regarding applications that are on the device can be accessed from the ‘Apps’ menu item on the left sidebar of the Web Interface. Once on the applications page, all apps that are currently installed and/or running on the device can be seen in the ‘Installed apps’... -
Page 26: Installing Applications And Dependencies
Installing Applications and Dependencies 1. On the applications, select ‘Choose File’ under the ‘Install app’ header: 2. Locate the application (.appxbundle) on your computer and select it: 3. If there are dependencies to add along with the application, click ‘Add dependency’:... - Page 27 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each dependency that needs to be installed. 6. Click ‘Go’ under the ‘Deploy’ header to install the application and its dependencies to the HoloLens device. A progress bar will display below the ‘Deploy’ button to inform when the installation is complete.
- Page 28 The web interface contains built-in functionality to allow the user to screenshot a photo, video, or live stream out of the HoloLens device. To access this functionality, select the ‘Mixed Reality Capture’ menu item on the left sidebar of the Web Interface.
- Page 29 Capturing Videos To capture a video, follow the same steps for capturing a screenshot but instead select ‘Record’. Once done with the video, click ‘Stop Recording’. The video will show a preview and appear in the list of videos and photos. Live Streaming By selecting the ‘Live preview’...
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