Pico Communications 2000 Series - Manual (Page 7)

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2.1 Minimum system requirements
For PicoScope 2000 series PC Oscilloscopes to operate, a computer with the minimum
system requirements to run Windows or the following (whichever is the higher
specification) is required:
Processor Pentium class processor or equivalent minimum.
Memory 32 MB minimum.
Disk space 10 MB minimum.
Operating system Microsoft Windows 98 SE, ME, Microsoft Windows 2000, XP or
later.
Ports USB 1.1 compliant port minimum. USB 2.0 compliant port
recommended. Must be connected direct to the port or a powered
USB hub. Will not work on a passive hub.
2.2 Installation instructions
Important
Do not connect a PicoScope 2000 series PC Oscilloscope to the PC until you have
installed the software.
Install the software by following the steps in the installation guide supplied with your
oscilloscope.
Connect your oscilloscope to the PC with the USB cable supplied.
There is no need for an additional power supply as power is drawn from the USB port.
Checking the installation
Once the software has been installed, ensure that the oscilloscope is connected to the
PC and start the PicoScope or PicoLog software. The software should now display the
voltage that you have connected. If you are using a scope probe and PicoScope, you
should see a small 50 Hz or 60 Hz mains signal in the oscilloscope window when you
touch the scope probe tip with your finger.
Standard oscilloscope connectors
PicoScope 2000 series PC Oscilloscopes have standard oscilloscope connectors. The