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3.3

Getting started with PicoScope

3.3.1

Using PicoScope for the first time

We have designed the PicoScope oscilloscope software to be as easy as possible to

use, even for newcomers to oscilloscopes. Once you have followed the introductory

steps listed below, you will soon be on your way to becoming a PicoScope expert.

1. Install the software. Load the CD-ROM that is included with your scope

device, then click the "Install Software" link and follow the on-screen

instructions.

2. Plug in the USB DrDAQ device. Windows will recognise it and prepare

your computer to work with it. Wait until Windows tells you that the

device is ready to use.

3. Click the new PicoScope icon on your Windows desktop.

4. PicoScope will detect your device and prepare to display a waveform.

The green 'Start' button will be highlighted to show that PicoScope is

ready, adjacent to this will be the red 'Stop' button.

5. Try clicking your fingers over the microphone, and the trace on the

screen should react. USB DrDAQ is now successfully installed and

working.

A typical 'finger click' trace

Problems?

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