User manual

Introduction6
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2.9
Minimum system requirements
To ensure that your PicoScope 3000 Series PC Oscilloscope operates correctly, you
must have a computer with at least the minimum system requirements to run one of
the supported operating systems, as shown in the following table. The performance of
the oscilloscope will be better with a more powerful PC, and will benefit from a multi-
core processor.
Absolute
minimum
Recommended
minimum
Recommended
full specification
Windows XP SP2
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows 8*
32 bit and 64 bit versions supported
As required
by Windows
300 MHz
1 GHz
256 MB
512 MB
1.5 GB
2 GB
USB 1.1 compliant port
USB 2.0/3.0 compliant port
* Not Windows RT.
** The PicoScope software does not use all the disk space specified in the table.
The free space is required to make Windows run efficiently.
2.10
Cleaning
Clean the oscilloscope using a soft cloth dampened with a solution of mild soap or
detergent in water.
CAUTION: Do not allow water to enter the oscilloscope casing, as this could damage
the sensitive electronic components inside.