Getting Started
Connecting Po
wer
You can operate the oscilloscope from a mains supply with line voltage between
100 V
AC
and 240 V
AC
(± 10%) and frequency between 47 Hz and 440 Hz. The
oscilloscop
e is g rounded through the power cord grounding connector. The line
fuse is internal and is not operator replaceable.
Using Battery Power
You can operate the oscilloscope continuously for approximately three hours from
the option
al rechargeable TDS3BATC battery pack. A triangle icon in the display
shows when the battery is in use, a power-plug icon shows when line
power is connected, and a gauge icon
shows the charge level in the battery.
The oscilloscope turns off a utomatically when the battery runs low; the screen
may turn white a few minutes before the automatic shutdown.
Refer to the Environmental Considerations for information about proper battery
disposal. (See page xii, Environmental considerations.)
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