Oscilloscope Reference Installing software
Installing software
The instrument system and application software is pre-installed at the factory. If you have to reinstall the
software for any reason, refer to the instruction manuals that accompanied the product.
Software release notes
Read the sof
tware release notes (README.TXT) on the product software DVD before performing
installation procedures. This file contains additional information that supersedes other product
documentation.
To view the README.TXT file, start the Windows Notepad accessory and open the fi le from the product
software DVD that came with your instrument.
Accessory software
The product software DVD contains accessory software and files that you can install on the instrument or
on another PC. Refer to the instructions that accompany the DVD for installation information.
Deskto
p applications
You can install desktop application software on the instrument. The instrument has been tested with the
follo
wing software products installed:
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
MathCad
MATLAB
Other software products may be compatible but have not been tested by Tektronix. If the instrument
malfunctions after you install software, uninstall the software and then reinstall the instrument application
to restore proper operation.
Before installing other desktop applications, exit the instrument application. To do this, click Exit on the
File menu.
844 DSA/DPO70000D, MSO/DPO/DSA70000C, DPO7000C, and MSO/DPO5000 Series