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Quick Start GuidePicoScope 2000 Series Oscilloscopes and MSOs
1.3 Contents
Please check that your PicoScope PC Oscilloscope package contains:
• PicoScope PC oscilloscope
• PicoScope software and reference disk
• USB cable
Some product packs and scope bundles may contain additional items. See the PicoScope 2000
Series Data Sheet for a full contents list.
1.4 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 benet from a multi-core processor.
Specications
Operating system
Microsoft Windows 7, 8 and 10.
Linux and OS X (require PicoScope beta software available from
www.picotech.com/downloads).
32-bit and 64-bit versions
Processor,
Memory,
Free disk space
As required by the operating system
Ports One free USB 1.1†, 2.0 or USB 3.0 port
† PicoScope oscilloscopes will operate slowly on a USB 1.1 port. Not recommended.