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1.9
Minimum system requirements
To ensure that your PicoScope 3000 Series oscilloscope operates correctly, you must
have a computer with at least the minimum system requirements to run one of the
supported operating systems, as shown in the following table. The performance of the
oscilloscope will be better with a more powerful PC, and will benefit from a multi-core
processor.
Item
Absolute minimum
Recommended
minimum
Recommended
full specification
Operating system
Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8*
32 bit and 64 bit versions supported
Processor
As required by
Windows
300 MHz
1 GHz
Memory
256 MB
512 MB
Free disk space**
1.5 GB
2 GB
Ports (USB 2.0
oscilloscopes)
USB 1.1 port
USB 2.0 port
USB 2.0 port
Ports (USB 3.0
oscilloscopes)
USB 3.0 port
*
Not Windows RT.
**
The PicoScope software does not use all the disk space specified in the table.
The free space is required to make Windows run efficiently.
1.10
Cleaning
Clean the oscilloscope using a soft cloth dampened with a solution of mild soap or
detergent in water.
CAUTION
: Do not allow water to enter the oscilloscope casing, as this could damage
the sensitive electronic components inside.
