English Introduction; Step 1: Install The Picoscope Software - pico Technology PicoScope 2000 Series User Manual

User's Guide
English
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a PicoScope 2000 Series PC Oscilloscope. This oscilloscope is
intended for the measurement of electrical signals to the limits specified in this guide and in the
instrument's Data Sheet. For safe limits of accessories, refer to the documentation supplied by the
manufacturer.
This guide explains how to install the PicoScope software and connect the oscilloscope to your
computer. It also contains important safety information and advice on accessing user manuals and
technical support. Please retain it for future reference.
For technical information relating to the oscilloscope, see the PicoScope 2000 Series Data Sheet,
available from picotech.com/library/documentation.
This guide covers the PicoScope 2204A, 2205A, 2205A MSO, 2206B, 2206B MSO, 2207B,
2207B MSO, 2208B, 2208B MSO, 2405A, 2406B, 2407B and 2408B. Documentation for other Pico
products is available from picotech.com/library/documentation.
We recommend that you use this document in the order it is presented:
Step 1 Install the PicoScope software
Step 2 Read the oscilloscope safety and conformance information
Step 3 Connect the oscilloscope

Step 1: Install the PicoScope software

1.1 System requirements
To ensure that PicoScope operates correctly, you must use a computer with the system
requirements shown in the table below. The performance of the oscilloscope will improve with a
more powerful PC, and will benefit from a multi‑core processor.
Operating system
Processor
Memory
Free disk space
Ports
1.2 Installing the software
1. Go to picotech.com/downloads, select PicoScope 2000 Series from the list on the left, then
select your model and the latest PicoScope software from the lists that appear. Download and
run the installer.
2. In the PicoScope installer, select the language you wish to use.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Do not connect the oscilloscope
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PicoScope 2000 Series Oscilloscopes and MSOs
Microsoft Windows, 32‑bit and 64‑bit versions
Linux and macOS (beta software only), 64-bit versions
See picotech.com/downloads
As required by the operating system
USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port(s)
Specifications
for details
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