Tektronix TDS5000B Series, Online Help Manual

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Installing Software
The instrument system and application software is preinstalled at the factory. If you have to
reinstall the software for any reason, refer to the instructions that accompany the CD-ROMs
shipped with the instrument.
Software Release notes
Read the software release notes (README.TXT) on the product software CD-ROM before
performing installation procedures. This file contains additional information that supercedes other
product documentation.
To view README.TXT, start the Windows Notepad accessory and open the file from the
TDS5000B Series Product Software
CD-ROM.
Accessory Software
The
TDS5000B Series Product Software
CD-ROM contains accessory software and files that you
can install on the instrument or another PC. Refer to the instructions that accompany the CD-ROM
for installation information.
Desktop Applications
You can install desktop application software on the instrument. The instrument has been tested
with the following software products installed:
ƒ
Microsoft Office 2000 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
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MathCad
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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.