TDS5000 Series User Manual
1-5
Installation
This section addresses oscilloscope installation:
H Unpacking on page 1--5
H Checking the Environment Requirements on page 1--6
H Connecting Peripherals on page 1--6
H Powering On the Oscilloscope on page 1--8
H Shutting Down the Oscilloscope on page 1--9
H Creating an Emergency Startup Disk on page 1--9
H Backing Up User Files on page 1--10
H Installing Software on page 1--10
H Connecting to a Network on page 1--12
H Setting Up a Dual Display on page 1--13
H Adjusting Display Contrast on page 1--17
CAUTION. Be sure to create your emergency startup disk as described on
page 1--9. You may need that disk if you ever need to reinstall Windows 2000 on
the oscilloscope hard drive.
Unpacking
The graphical packing list shows the standard accessories that you should find in
the shipping carton. The number of probes depends on the model you ordered.
You should verify that you have:
H The correct power cord for your geographical area.
H Four compact discs that include copies of the software installed on the
oscilloscope and additional support software that may be useful to you:
TDS5000 Series Operating System Restore (two CDs), TDS5000 Series
Product Software, and Optional Applications Software for Tektronix
Windows-Based TDS Instruments. Store the product software in a safe
location.
H All the standard and optional accessories that you ordered.