Before you capture your first signal, the manual emphasizes critical safety protocols to protect both the operator and the instrument: Grounding:

A vital first step often skipped by beginners. The manual guides you to connect the probe tip to the front-panel compensation signal and adjust the trimmer until you see a perfectly flat-top square wave. Ventilation:

The instrument must be grounded via the protective earth conductor of the power line before connecting any input or output terminals. Probe Compensation:

The Siglent SDS1202X-E menu system is designed to be easy to navigate, with a hierarchical structure and clear labels. The main menu is divided into several sections, including: