Getting acquainted with the oscilloscope
This section shows you how to power on the oscilloscope, and uses a hands-on
approach to introduce you to key oscilloscope functions, using the menu system,
and verifying that the oscilloscope is operating correctly.
Powering the oscilloscope
Grounding the oscilloscope is necessary for safety and to take accurate
measurements. The oscilloscope must share the same ground as any circuits that
you are testing. You connect the oscilloscope to ground by plugging the three-
pronged power cord into an outlet grounded to earth ground.
To power the oscilloscope on:
1. Connect the power cord supplied with the instrument to the oscilloscope
power connector.
2. Connect the power cord to the appropriate AC main source.
3. Push the front panel Power button.
To power off the oscilloscope on: cord:
1. Push the front panel Power button.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the main source and the oscilloscope power
connector.
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