© National Instruments Corporation xi NI-488.2 User Manual for Windows
About This Manual
This manual describes the features and functions of the NI-488.2 software
for Windows. You can use the NI-488.2 software for Windows with
Windows95, Windows 98, Windows NT version 4.0, or Windows2000.
This manual assumes that you are already familiar with Windows.

Using the NI-488.2 Documentation

The following NI-488.2 documentation is available on your NI-488.2 for
Windows CD:
•The Getting Started card briefly describes how to install the NI-488.2
software and your GPIB hardware.
•This manual, NI-488.2 User Manual for Windows, describes the
features and functions of the NI-488.2 software for Windows.
•The NI-488.2 Function Reference Manual for Windows describes the
NI-488.2 API.
•The GPIB Hardware Guide contains detailed instructions on how to
install and configure your GPIB hardware. This guide also includes
hardware and software specifications and compliance information.
To view these documents online, insert your NI-488.2 for Windows CD.
When the NI-488.2 Software for Windows screen appears, select the
View Documentation option. The View Documentation Wizard helps you
find the documentation that you want to view. You can also view these
documents at http://www.natinst.com/manuals/.

Accessing the NI-488.2 Online Help

The NI-488.2 for Windows Online Help addresses questions you might
have about NI-488.2, includes troubleshooting information, and describes
the NI-488.2 API. You can access the NI-488.2 online help as follows:
1. Select Start»Programs»National Instruments NI-488.2»Explore
GPIB.
2. Expand the Devices and Interfaces directory by clicking on the + next
to the folder.
3. Right-click on your GPIB interface and select NI-488.2 Help from the
drop-down menu that appears.