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Preparing for Use
This chapter shows you how to prepare the Agilent Technologies 54835A/45A/46A
oscilloscopes for use. The following areas are covered in this section.
•Inspection
•Setup
• Connecting a signal
•Cleaning
Following instrument setup is a brief section covering oscilloscope operation. If you are
unfamiliar with this oscilloscope's operation, refer to the User’s Quick Start Guide. The
topics covered include:
• Using the front panel
• Using the graphical interface
• Starting and stopping acquisition
• Adjusting oscilloscope configuration
• Making measurements
The Infiniium Oscilloscope is designed to make it easy for you to use a high-performance
digitizing oscilloscope.
• The familiar front-panel oscilloscope interface with knobs and buttons is optimized
for the most common kinds of troubleshooting tasks and basic measurements.
• The graphical interface with menus, windows, dialogs, and toolbars provides easy
logical access to dozens of configuration and analysis tools, making it easy for you to
set up and make the most complex measurements.