User Manual

Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL
DS1000Z-E User Guide 1-5
Turn-on Checkout
When the oscilloscope is connected to power, press the Power key at the
lower-left corner of the front panel to start the oscilloscope. During the start-up
process, the oscilloscope performs a series of self-tests. After the self-test, the
welcome screen is displayed. The instrument is installed with the trial versions of the
options before leaving factory and the remaining trial time is about 2,000 minutes.
The "Installed Options" dialog box will be displayed if your instrument has currently
installed the trial versions of options. From this dialog box you can view the name,
detail, version and remaining trial time of the option currently installed.
To Connect the Probe
RIGOL provides passive probe for DS1000Z-E series. For the model of the probes,
please refer to DS1000Z-E Series Datasheet . For detailed technical information of the
probes, please refer to the corresponding Probe User Guide.
Connect the passive probe:
1. Connect the BNC terminal of the probe to an analog channel input terminal of
the oscilloscope on the front panel.
2. Connect the ground alligator clip or spring of the probe to the circuit ground
terminal and connect the probe tip to the circuit point to be tested.
Figure 1-5 To Connect the Passive Probe
After you connect the passive probe, check the probe function and probe
compensation adjustment before making measurements. For detailed procedures,
refer to "Function Inspection" and "Probe Compensation" sections in this
manual.