RIGOL 
Copyright ©1998-2008 RIGOL Technologies, Inc. 
  User’s Guide for DS1000CA Series 
1-7
 
To Perform a Functional Check 
Perform this quick functional check to verify that the instrument is operating 
correctly. 
1. Turn on the instrument. 
¾  Use the power cord designed for the oscilloscope only.   
¾  Use a power source that delivers 100 to 240 VAC
RMS
, 45Hz to 440Hz.   
¾  Turn on the instruments, and wait until the display shows the waveform window. 
¾  Push the Storage  button, select Storage in the top menu box and push the 
Factory menu box. 
 
 
 
Figure 1-4 
Turn on the instrument 
 
 WARNNING:  
To avoid electric shock, be sure the oscilloscope is properly grounded. 
 
 
2.Input a signal to a channel of the oscilloscope
 
①  Set the attenuation switch on the probe to 10X and connect the probe to Channel 
1 on the oscilloscope.   
To do this: 
¾  Align the slot in the probe connector with the key on the CH 1 BNC connector. 
¾  Push to connect, and twist to the right to lock the probe in place. 
¾  Attach the probe tip and ground lead to the PROBE COMP connector. 
Power button 
Storage button 
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