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Chapter 2 : Operating your oscilloscope
By now you get a brief understanding of DS5000 series with the VERTICAL,
HORIZONTAL, and TRIGGER groups of the front-panel buttons. You should also
know how to determine the setup of the oscilloscope by viewing the status bar.
This chapter takes you through all groups of front-panel buttons, knobs, and menus.
You will also add to your knowledge of the operation hints by reading this guide.
We recommend you perform all of the following exercises so you become familiar
with the powerful measurement capabilities of the oscilloscope.
This chapter covers the following topics:
Understand the vertical system
Understand the horizontal system
Understand the trigger system
How to set up the sampling system
How to set up the display system
How to save and recall waveforms or setups
How to set up utility
How to measure automatically
How to measure with cursors
How to use instant execute buttons
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User Manual for DS5000 Series