PASCO DataStudio Starter Manual - Manual (Page 3)

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Manual No. 012-08107 DataStudio Starter Manual
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Introduction
What is DataStudio?
DataStudio is a data acquisition, display and analysis program. The software works with PASCO
interfaces and sensors to collect and analyze data. You can use DataStudio to create and perform
experiments in General Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics for all grade levels.
Interfaces
Depending on the type of computer, the following interfaces are recommended:
DataStudio Requirements
To use DataStudio, you need at least the following requirements:
Macintosh - System 7.5 or higher, Free RAM: 8 Mb (16 Mb preferred), Serial, SCSI, or USB port,
CD-ROM drive, 20 MB Free Hard disk space.
Windows - Windows 95, 98 or NT 4.0, Free RAM: 8 Mb (16 Mb preferred), Serial, SCSI, or USB
port, CD-ROM drive, 20 MB Free Hard disk space.
Using DataStudio
DataStudio collects and displays data during the experiment.
Setting up an experiment is a simple matter of plugging sensors into the interface and configuring the
software. DataStudio has many ways to view data, including a digit display, meter, graph, and an
oscilloscope.
There are several ways to use DataStudio:
1. Open a pre-configured experiment.
2. Open a pre-designed workbook.
3. Create an electronic workbook or configure an experiment.
SCSI/serial port computers ScienceWorkshop interfaces
USB-enabled computers PASPORT USB Link or Xplorer