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Apple Shares Vision Pro User Guide and Dozens of Support Documents With Useful Tips

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hans1972

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Surf Monkey said:
The claim wasn’t that Apple never offered instructions or tips. The claim was that Apple used to place a great deal of emphasis on their ability to make software that was so intuitive that most people wouldn’t need any instruction to get up and running. Think about the original iPod. It’s the prime example.
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But that didn't stop Apple from creating a user guide for the original iPod.

Manuals, Specs, and Downloads - Apple Support

Manuals, technical specifications, downloads, and more for Apple software and hardware
manuals.info.apple.com

The documents in the article are not user guides but support articles. It's there if people have a problem or don't understand how to do something.


Also in my experience, the iPod confused technical PC users when it started to support Windows. They had problems understanding how the iPod worked.
 
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AVP PICKUP AND ACTIVATION.

GOTCHAS:

1. watch out for the timeout on your iphone after initial pairing/setup. lots of screens after it starts, and if you don't get through them quickly, the iphone will timeout and prompt you to SIGN-IN to your AppleID. that means you'll have to type on the ridiculous floating keyboard. for a brand new user (me), this was extremely frustrating as I had to unlock my iphone in a public area, go to passwords and figure out what my actual password is (I have it in muscle memory, not visual memory)
Workaround: ZIP through the initial screens and choose "Setup Later" as much as possible.

2. if you don't have an apple device nearby and must Sign In to your AppleID, it will not work if you are using secure keys for MFA. the messaging about it is quite frustrating, advising you to reconfigure your MFA or _use another AppleID_!!!
Workaround: Don't try to set up your AVP without an iphone or ipad nearby, and see above.

3. iMessage will not work on AVP if you have Contact Key Verification enabled. You must disable it if you want to use iMessage on AVP.


TIPS AND REMINDERS:

* you must get Apple Care in store. you can't get it on your own, later. if you decide to do it later, you will have to take your AVP to the store to have it inspected and then Apple Care to be activated. if you have even the "smallest blemish", your AVP will not be eligible for Apple Care. Choose Wisely!!
[edit: this is what i was told by the specialist. someone below said they could add it after the fact without an in-store validation]

* take your own large bag to put the Apple bag inside of when you leave. The bo and its bag are HUGE and will surely attract attention as you leave.

* choose to STAY at the store, open the box, go through the setup screens, and lock it to your AppleID. call me overly cautious, but it doesn't have FindMy, and without locking it to your AppleID, a thief can resell it.
 
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mickobizzle said:
* you must get Apple Care in store. you can't get it on your own, later. if you decide to do it later, you will have to take your AVP to the store to have it inspected and then Apple Care to be activated. if you have even the "smallest blemish", your AVP will not be eligible for Apple Care. Choose Wisely!!
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I've had my Vision Pro since yesterday, and just purchased the AppleCare+ monthly option via my Mac in the General/AppleCare & Warranty section in System Settings without issue. I read on Apple's website that you may be required to go into the store, but this wasn't my experience.

From Apple: "May require verification of your device, inspection, and a diagnostic."

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threeseed said:
Which as others like myself have pointed out is complete rubbish.

Original Mac had a manual. Original iPod had a manual. Original iPhone had a manual.

If it was so intuitive they wouldn't create them.
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You’re failing to read and comprehend the very post you are quoting.
 
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Surf Monkey said:
Apple used to pride themselves on making devices that were so intuitive that you didn’t really need a manual.
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Probably the case initially, but that was long ago when it only had a limited set of features. There were just a few options in settings. Now there may be more than 70 Apple settings to choose from not even including those for individual applications. On my phone there may be almost 200 options in the settings app if I include individual apps. Each setting could have 10 or more options meaning thousands of places to look.

If you are looking for analytics data where do you find it - under Privacy and Security/Analytics and Improvements. Would never have known that it existed or find it if it hadn't been for a MacRumors post. Do you want to allow your health information to be accessed by your doctor? You need to go into the appropriate app and give permissions for Apple Health to share its data with your doctor.

Some might want to go back to the simpler days, but personally I want to be able to control my home and audio devices, have automated password entry, spam deterrence, car integration, integration with health devices, etc. Many of these need to be configured. Even Apple can't make all of these thing, as my math teacher used to say when doing a proof "intuitively obvious".

In the same way for the Vision Pro no matter how tech savvy you are there are no (?) devices which are controlled by gestures. [Apple watch has some but I can't make them work]. Learning how to drive a car is not intuitively obvious if all you have ever used, and been exposed to, is a horse cart. The days when simplicity was possible are long gone.

Edited to change bad word choice.
 
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HDFan said:
Probably the case initially, but that was long ago when it only had a limited set of features. There were just a few options in settings. Now there may be more than 70 Apple settings to choose from not even including those for individual applications. On my phone there may be almost 200 options in the settings app if I include individual apps. Each setting could have 10 or more options meaning thousands of places to look.

If you are looking for analytics data where do you find it - under Privacy and Security/Analytics and Improvements. Would never have known that it existed or find it if it hadn't been for a MacRumors post. Do you want to allow your health information to be accessed by your doctor? You need to go into the appropriate app and give permissions for Apple Health to share its data with your doctor.

Some might want to go back to the simpler days, but personally I want to be able to control my home and audio devices, have automated password entry, spam deterrence, car integration, integration with health devices, etc. Many of these need to be configured. Even Apple can't make all of these thing, as my math teacher used to say when doing a proof "intuitively obvious".

In the same way for the Vision Pro no matter how tech savvy you are there are no (?) devices which are controlled by gestures. [Apple watch has some but I can't make them work]. Learning how to drive a car is not intuitively obvious if all you have ever done, and been exposed to, is a horse cart. The days when simplicity was possible are long gone.
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Spot on and well said.

What's really going on here is that AVP is gaining a lot of positive reactions in the Appleverse now that more information about the device is coming out every day of the week (thanks MR!), and the fact that 200,000 units were sold over a weekend.

And those positive reactions are no doubt very disconcerting to those whose happiness depends on giving Apple a good bash on tech forums multiple times a day. What to do, what to do? Hmmm... MANUALS! Yes, manuals.

Clearly, Apple is flexing and has the temerity to let the world know that AVP, a complex AR/VR device that most customers have never had previous contact with in any form, comes with information to help customers easily and quickly set up their new AVP and start enjoying using it.

Holy smokes! That company needs to be knocked down a few notches. And Apple providing very helpful manuals to help customers get their AVP going is the perfect cudgel to get that ball rolling!
 
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farmboy said:
I'm surprised that SurfMonkey and Turbineseaplane haven't had the energy to complain about the fact that the AVP is mostly white and not offered in colors.
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I’m surprised by how uninterested in what people actually write many of the Apple extremists are. Constantly flying into straw man arguments in the face of mild criticism implies a significant lack of confidence.
 
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MacRumors said:


Apple on Friday shared a wealth of information about its new Vision Pro headset, including a detailed user guide and dozens of support documents.

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We have already highlighted many topics separately, such as Optic ID, Guest User, Travel Mode, Personas, supported gestures, compatible Bluetooth accessories, charging and battery management details, cleaning instructions, the lack of Find My tracking, using the Vision Pro as an external display for a Mac, and more.

With assistance from MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris, we have created a list with nearly every Apple support document related to the Vision Pro.
Apple also shared video overviews of the Settings app, Control Center, Guest User, accessibility features, and more on visionOS.

Article Link: Apple Shares Vision Pro User Guide and Dozens of Support Documents With Useful Tips
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So what I'm waiting for is what will be the first hack that rolls out for Vision Pro? Someone already showed they could substitute someone else for their personna, but I think someone will figure out how to hack in and alter what is being seen or heard, alter a personna others see, it's just the way the computer world works since the beginning something new comes out and a little while later someone figures out how to hack it. Also the one industry that jumps on new tech and in it own way help establish it is porn. Vision Pro is going really be fun to watch what people do with it other than what it was designed for.
 
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