1:  I just turned on the scope and the display is a big mess, what do I do?
A:  Revert the scope to basic setup:  Press 'Setup' button. Press 'Default Setup'. See also questions 2 and 3.

2:  The signal is blurry and/or will not stop moving, what do I do?
A:  You can stabilize the signal by using the edge trigger.  Press 'Edge' button. Try pressing 'A1' and 'A2'; use the channel that gives the best results.

3:  I cannot find the signal(s), what do I do?
A:  Press the 'Auto-scale' button.

4:  Why does my signal look so noisy?
A:  Check the voltage scale in the upper left corner of the display.  If the division setting is small (less the 1V) turn the 'Volts/Div' knob, for that channel, to the left until you find a suitable scale.  Remember noise is always present, if you look at any signal on a small enough scale you will see it; do not confuse noise with a real signal.

5:  How do I look at more than one signal simultaneously?
A:  You have two input channels A1 and A2.  Typically one channel is used to display an input signal from the function generator, and the other to display an output from your circuit.  The oscilloscope automatically detects inputs on the channels.  If this fails you may add or remove signals from the display using the '±' button in conjunction with the 'A1' and 'A2' buttons.

6:  How do I change the time scale of the signals?
A:  Both signals are displayed on a signal time scale, which can be changed using the 'Time/Div' knob.

7:  How do I separate the channels on the display?
A:  The signals are displayed in reference to a ground (0V) line, which is marked by a small ground symbol on the left edge of the display.  You can change to position of the ground line (and the signal) by moving the position knobs.

8:  Can I use the more advanced functions of the scope?
A:  Feel free to explore the functions of the scope, but you are not required to use any of the advanced functions in this class.  Your TA may not be versed in all the advanced functions so you are on your own.

9:  I heard that there is a way to play a game on these scopes.
A:  This is true, there is a hidden game on our oscilloscopes, but please do not fiddle with the scopes in an attempt to find it, that's what the web is for.  You will not have time in lab to waste on games.