######################### Adjust Your Settings ######################### You can adjust various settings in High Fidelity so that it runs to your preferences. Many of these settings are changed using the HUD (in Desktop mode) or Tablet (in VR mode). .. contents:: On This Page :depth: 2 ------------------------ The Tablet and HUD ------------------------ In VR, all of your settings are found in your **Tablet**. The Tablet also gives you easy access to any :doc:`apps that you install <../personalize/install-apps>`. Pull up the tablet by clicking the menu button on your controller. .. image:: _images/tablet.png In Desktop Mode, you have the option to use either the Tablet or a smaller version called the "Heads-up Display" or HUD. It contains the exact same options as the Tablet (settings, apps, etc), but it takes up less space on your screen. To enable the HUD, first enable the **Developer** menu by going to **Settings > Developer Menu**. Then, go to **Developer > UI > Desktop Tablet Becomes Toolbar**. .. image:: _images/hud.png ------------------------------ Enter or Exit VR Mode ------------------------------ You can enjoy High Fidelity with or with VR equipment such as head mounted displays (HMD), hand controllers and audio headsets. Our Desktop mode contains many of High Fidelity's features such as audio, basic movements and gestures, and the ability to travel to different domains. Keep in mind, however, that the most immersive and powerful experience is when you use VR equipment. Only then will you be able to interact with people in 3D, track body movements, and easily engage with the objects around you. Once you have set up your VR equipment, you can easily switch between VR mode and Desktop mode. To switch to VR mode, use one of the following methods: 1. From the HUD, click **Enter VR**. 2. Click the **Display** menu, then select your VR device. To exit from VR mode, remove your headset, click **Exit VR** on the HUD or press ``ESC`` on your keyboard. ----------------------------- Set Your Perspective ----------------------------- You can choose how you view things around you by changing your perspective. To change your perspective: * In Desktop mode, go to **View** in the menu on the top left corner. * In VR mode, open your Tablet and go to **Menu > View**. +------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Setting | Description | +==================+=========================================================================================================+ | First Person | Select this setting if you want to change your perspective in High Fidelity to first person. | | | In this view, you will not see yourself, only the environment around you. | +------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Third Person | Select this setting to change your perspective to third person. In this view, you will see | | | yourself, as well as the environment around you. | +------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Selfie | Select this to change your perspective to look at yourself. In this view, you will see yourself and | | | the space behind you. | +------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Independent Mode | Select this to change what you see through scripting instead of avatar's movements. | +------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Entity Mode | Select this to set your perspective to a specific entity, allowing you to move with entity as it moves. | +------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ -------------------------------- Other Miscellaneous Settings -------------------------------- Here are some other settings you may like to change to optimize your experience. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ General Settings ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ You can modify general settings such user interface and privacy settings in High Fidelity. * In Desktop mode, go to **Settings > General** in the menu on the top left corner. * In VR mode, open your Tablet and go to **Menu > Settings > General**. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ In-World Graphics Settings ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ You can make changes to the graphics in High Fidelity. - In Desktop mode, go to **Settings > Graphics** in the menu on the top left corner. - In VR mode, open your Tablet and go to **Menu > Settings > Graphics**. +--------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Setting | Description | +==============+========================================================================================+ | Graphics | Choose the graphics settings for your computer tier. In general, a lower graphics | | Settings | setting sacrifices artistic details and rendering effects for increased performance | | | and optimization. **Custom** lets you configure the world detail, rendering effects, | | | refresh rate, and resolution yourself. | +--------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | World Detail | Control the level of detail visible to you in High Fidelity by moving this slider. | +--------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Rendering | Choose the level of rendering effects that are present in High Fidelity. Local lights, | | Effects | fog, bloom, and shadows are all examples of rendering effects. | +--------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Refresh Rate | Choose the frequency that High Fidelity updates its graphics buffers. Most mid-range | | | computers run well on 'Interactive'. | +--------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Resolution | Adjust the resolution using the slider. This affects how clear High Fidelity appears | | | on your monitor or screen. | +--------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Account Security Settings ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ You can change your account security settings in High Fidelity. - In Desktop mode, go to **Settings > Security** in the menu on the top left corner. - In VR mode, open your Tablet and go to **Menu > Settings > Security**. +---------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Setting | Description | +=====================+==================================================================================+ | Account | Enable to stay logged in (in the current device) even if you exit High Fidelity. | +---------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Secure Transactions | Change your security picture. | +---------------------+----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ **See Also** + :doc:`Configure Your Domain Settings <../../host/configure-settings>`