Dataq DI-700, User Manual

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DI–700 Series User Manual
Getting Started
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3. Getting Started
Unpacking
The following items are included with each DI-700 Series instrument. Verify that you have the following:
• DI-700 Series instrument
• Communications cable designed to connect the DI-700 to your computer's USB port
• The W
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Resource CD-ROM
• DI-700 User's Manual (which you are currently reading)
If an item is missing or damaged, call DATAQ Instruments at (330) 668-1444. We will guide you through the appro-
priate steps for replacing missing or damaged items. Save the original packing material in the unlikely event that your
unit must, for any reason, be sent back to DATAQ Instruments.
Connecting the DI-700 Instrument to your Computer and Installing the
Driver
For a successful installation, the DI-700 requires Windows 98 or higher.
1. With your computer powered, Windows running, and all other applications closed, plug the appropriate end of
the supplied USB communications cable into the USB port (labeled USB) on the rear panel of the instrument.
Connect the other end of this cable to your computer's USB port.
The addition of this new piece of hardware will be “sensed” by Windows and the “Found New Hardware Wiz-
ard” will automatically be launched, anticipating the installation of a device driver for the new hardware.
2. Insert The W
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Resource CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. It contains the device driver and all other files
necessary to operate the DI-700. If your Windows autoplay feature is enabled, the W
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Software Installation
will start automatically. Click on the Exit button as we will not be installing the software yet.
3. From the initial “Found New Hardware Wizard” screen click on the option “Install the software automatically
(Recommended)” radio button and click Next.
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