UnderstandingOscilloscope Functions
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Default Setup
The oscilloscope is setup for normal operation when it is shipped
from the factory.This is the default setup. To recall this setup, push
the DEFAULTSETUP button. To view the defaultsettings, refer to
Appendix D: Default Setup.
Triggering
The trigger determineswhen the oscilloscope starts to acquiredata
and display a waveform. When a trigge r is set up properly,the
oscilloscope converts unstable displays or blank screens into
meaningful waveforms.
Triggered waveform Untriggered waveforms
For oscilloscope-specific descriptions,refer to page 36 in the
Operating Basicscha pter and page 99 in the Reference chapter.