About This Manual; How To Use This Manual Set - National Instruments NI-488.2M User Manual

About This Manual

This manual describes the features and functions of the NI-488.2M software for
Windows NT. The NI-488.2M software is meant to be used with the Microsoft
Windows NT operating system version 3.1 or higher, and the Microsoft Windows NT
Advanced Server version 3.1 or higher. This manual assumes that you are already
familiar with Windows NT.

How to Use This Manual Set

Getting Started
Manual
Installation and
Configuration
NI-488.2M
User Manual for
Windows NT
Application
Development
and Examples
Use the getting started manual to install and configure your GPIB hardware and
NI-488.2M software for Windows NT.
Use the NI-488.2M User Manual for Windows NT to learn the basics of GPIB and how to
develop an application program. The user manual also contains debugging information
and detailed examples.
Use the NI-488.2M Function Reference Manual for Windows NT for specific NI-488
function and NI-488.2 routine information, such as format, parameters, and possible
errors.
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NI-488.2M Function
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NI-488.2M UM for Windows NT