Quick Start Guide
5
Installing the PicoScope software
1.
Insert the Pico software disk into your CD drive. It should start automatically. If
it does not, go to My Computer (or This PC for Windows 8 and 10) and run the
Pico CD. Alternatively, the software can also be downloaded from:
2.
Select the appropriate language.
3.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the PicoScope software.
4.
Connect the oscilloscope to your PC using the USB cable supplied, as shown in the
connection diagram below.
Windows may automatically display a New Hardware Found notification. Follow
5.
any instructions shown. Note: If Windows asks to connect to Windows Update,
select No.
6.
Select PicoScope 6 from the Windows Start menu.
7.
If your oscilloscope requires 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.
DO231-5
www.picotech.com/downloads
4
5
3
Copyright © 2006–2016 Pico Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.
PicoScope 2000 Series Oscilloscopes and MSOs
1. PicoScope PC Oscilloscope
2. Oscilloscope USB port
3. Pico Technology USB cable
4. PC
5. PC USB port
1
2
5