User Guide

Preface
 2018 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002751C-page 7
RECOMMENDED SUPPLEMENTAL REFERENCE
This user's guide describes how to use MPLAB
®
PICkit™ 4 in-circuit debugger. Other
useful documents are listed below. The following Microchip documents are available
and recommended as supplemental reference resources.
Multi-Tool Design Advisory (DS51764)
Please read this first! This document contains important information about
operational issues that should be considered when using the MPLAB PICkit 4 with
your target design.
MPLAB X IDE Online Help
This is an essential document to be used with any Microchip hardware tool.
This is an extensive help file for the MPLAB X IDE. It includes an overview of
embedded systems, installation requirements, tutorials, details on creating new
projects, setting build properties, debugging code, setting configuration bits, setting
breakpoints, programming a device, etc. This help file is generally more up-to-date than
the printable PDF of the user’s guide (DS50002027) available as a free download at
https://www.microchip.com/mplabx/.
Release Notes for MPLAB PICkit 4 In-Circuit Debugger
For the latest information on using MPLAB
®
PICkit™ 4 in-circuit debugger, read the
notes under “Release Notes and Support Documentation” on the MPLAB X IDE Start
Page. The release notes contain updated information and known issues that may not
be included in this user’s guide.
MPLAB PICkit 4 Quick Start Guide (DS50002721)
This poster provides basic information on how to install the software and connect the
hardware for the MPLAB PICkit 4 In-Circuit Debugger using standard communications
and a target board.
Getting Started with MPLAB PICkit 4 In-Circuit Debugger Webinar
An informative video on how to set up the MPLAB PICkit 4 debugger.
MPLAB PICkit 4 In-Circuit Debugger Online Help File
A comprehensive help file for the debugger is included with MPLAB X IDE. Usage,
troubleshooting and hardware specifications are covered. This help file may be more
up-to-date than the printed documentation.
Processor Extension Pak and Header Specification (DS50001292)
This booklet describes how to install and use headers. Headers are used to better
debug selected devices, without the loss of pins or resources. See also the PEP and
Header online Help file.
Transition Socket Specification (DS51194)
Consult this document for information on transition sockets available for use with
headers.