•  When the scope boots enter the “Show Status“ , “System“ menu to verify that 
version 8.1.1 or later is running. 
•  Insert the Card created above into the PCMCIA Slot. 
•  Select “Utilities“, “Special Modes“, “Firmware Update“, “Update from Card“ . 
•  Press twice  “Update Flash“. 
•  Wait for two minutes until displaying “FLASH UPDATE SUCCESSFUL”on the 
DSO. 
•  When the operation is complete remove the card and reboot the scope. 
•  When the scope boots enter the “Show Status“, “System “ menu to verify that the 
new version is currently running. 
 
6.2.2 Software Options 
 
  The following software options are available: 
 
•  EMM  Extended Math & Measurement 
• WAVA  Wave Analysis 
•  MC01  PCMCIA Memory Card 
•  JTA  Jitter and Timing Analysis 
 
6.2.2.1  Changing Software Option Key 
 
a.  Scope ID, Scope Serial Number 
 
  The scope ID and scope s/n: are used to request a Software Option Key 
 
•  Enter the scope's Software Options menu (located under the STATUS, SYSTEM 
menu ). 
•  Note the SCOPEID, i.e: C63B9B-A5 and Scope s/n: LT34400156 that are found 
on that menu.
 
   
b.  Entering Option Key in the DSO 
 
•  Enter the scope's Software Options menu ( STATUS, SYSTEM menu ). 
• Enter the ADD OPTION KEY menu on the DSO 
•  Enter the new option key using the dymo-editor, i.e: C4B5-F4A9-4464-E7ED 
• Click on ENTER THIS OPTION KEY to add the key 
•  Reboot the scope and verify that the options added correctly. 
 
Then check in the system summary, by using the show status button on the front 
panel, the scope serial number. 
 
 
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