DPO7000, DPO/DSA70000, DPO/DSA70000B/C, MSO70000-C Series Firmware Upgrade Use these instructions to download the most current firmware to your instrument. This firmware upgrade may be downloaded directly to your instrument while connected to the Internet. Or, the file may be downloaded to a workstation and copied to a USB flash drive. The USB drive may then be used to update multiple instruments. The download process deposits a WINZIP .exe file containing the firmware upgrade in the location on the instrument or PC you designate. If the file is downloaded to a location other than on the instrument, copy the file to the instrument, or a storage device that is accessible from the instruments's Windows desktop. To extract the firmware upgrade files to the instrument, double-click on the downloaded WINZIP .exe file. In the resulting WINZIP window, determine the location to which the files should be extracted by leaving the default in the field labeled, "Unzip to folder", or enter a new location in this field. Select Unzip to complete the file extraction process. Select OK to confirm the files were successfully unzipped. A selection of buttons to review documents and install the firmware upgrade will appear on the screen. Select "Install" to be guided through the firmware installation process and follow the on-screen directions. 1. The upgrade process requires two steps. The first step uninstalls the existing oscilloscope firmware version and the second step installs the new version. A reboot is required after each step. 2. When prompted to reboot the instrument, select "Yes" and click "Finish" to reboot. After the instrument re-boots, The firmware upgrade program will automatically restart and continue with the install process. Follow the on-screen directions again to install the new firmware and select "Yes", when prompted, to reboot a second time. 3. After the instrument re-boots, the installation process will be complete. From the Menu bar, select Help->About TekScope and Verify that the correct model name and version are displayed. We recommend you run Signal Path Compensation (SPC) after loading the new firmware and after a 20-minute warm-up period. To run SPC, from the Menu bar select Utilities->Instrument Calibration... and press Calibrate. Note: If you are unable to download this firmware update, contact a Tektronix representative and request that the software be sent to you via mail or in person. If you have successfully downloaded this firmware and are unable to load it into your instrument per the instructions above, contact the Tektronix Technical Support Center at: Within the USA: 1-800-833-9200 press 3. Outside the USA: +1-503-627-2400. www.tektronix.com/oscilloscopes