Installing The Picoscope Software; Useful Information - PICO PicoScope Guia De Inicio Rapido

PicoScope USB Oscilloscope
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Installing the PicoScope software

1a. (Recommended: install from web) Go to www.picotech.com/downloads, select your
PicoScope's series and model from the lists, then select the latest version of the
PicoScope 6 software. Download and run the installer.
1b. (Alternative: install from CD) Insert the Pico software disk into your CD drive. If Windows
asks you what to do with the CD, select Run Pico.exe.
2. In the PicoScope installer, select the language you wish to use.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the PicoScope software. Do not connect the
oscilloscope until the installation is complete.
4. If your oscilloscope is mains-powered, connect the power cord to the power adaptor, and
plug it into a mains power socket. Then connect the DC power cord to the back of the
oscilloscope, and switch on the mains power.
5. Connect the oscilloscope to your PC using the USB cable supplied. See Section 1.5, USB
setup and the connection diagram below for more information.
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6. Wait for Windows to install the oscilloscope. While doing so it will display a message in the
taskbar telling you it has found the device.
7. Run the software by clicking the new PicoScope 6 icon on your desktop. For more
information on the software, please refer to the PicoScope 6 User's Guide, which you can
find on the software CD, download from
Help menu within the software.
8. If you wish to use a probe, connect one to Channel A first. Touching the tip of the probe
should result in a small 50 Hz or 60 Hz signal showing in the PicoScope window.
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a. PicoScope PC oscilloscope
b. Oscilloscope USB port
c. Pico USB cable
d. PC
e. PC USB port
f. Power adaptor
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www.picotech.com/downloads or access from the
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Useful information

1.7.1 Free newsletter
Pico Technology sends out a free monthly test and measurement newsletter by email. This
gives news of product launches, software upgrades and application notes, as well as hints and
advice. We treat your email address and other details as confidential and will not pass them on
to any third party. To subscribe visit:
www.picotech.com/newsletter
1.7.2 Software updates and replacement
The latest versions of all Pico software and manuals can be downloaded free of charge from:
www.picotech.com/downloads
If you require a new software disk, please contact Pico Technology or your distributor.
1.7.3 Information about your oscilloscope
The User's Guide and Data Sheet contain the latest specifications for your PicoScope PC
oscilloscope. We recommend that you print a copy of the specification table and keep it for easy
reference. All User's Guides are available on the software disk and for download from:
www.picotech.com/downloads
1.7.4 Writing your own software
The software disk contains all of the manuals and drivers you will need to develop your own
custom programs easily.
1.7.5 Technical support
Regularly updated technical support information can be found at the Pico Technology technical
support website and users' forum here:
www.picotech.com/support
1.7.6 Warranty and returns
Your PicoScope USB oscilloscope device is supplied with a five-year return-to-manufacturer
warranty. All accessories are guaranteed for one year from the date of purchase.
You may also return your oscilloscope for any reason within 14 days of purchase for
a refund. For terms and conditions, visit:
www.picotech.com/about
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