National Instruments 3.x Computer Accessories User Manual


 
© National Instruments Corporation 5 NI-DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide
Install Application Software
Install the NI application software, including LabVIEW,
NI LabWindows/CVI, and NI Measurement Studio. PDA Module users
must use LabVIEW 8.5 PDA Module for Windows Mobile with
NI-DAQmx Base 3.0. Refer to the Operating System, Application
Software, Programming Language, and Device Support
in NI-DAQmx Base 3.x section for more information. Also, refer to Getting
Started with the LabVIEW PDA Module for Windows Mobile for more
information by selecting Start»Programs»National Instruments»
LabVIEW 8.5»LabVIEW Manuals and selecting
PDA_Getting_Started.pdf.
Note PDA Module users should make sure that LabVIEW 8.5 PDA Module for Windows
Mobile is completely installed and configured before continuing.
Step 1. Install the NI-DAQmx Base Software
The following sections describe how to install the NI-DAQmx Base
software.
Insert the CD
Note Install your driver software before installing new hardware devices, or the operating
system might not detect your device, and you might see warnings asking you to install the
driver.
Inserting the CD launches the NI-DAQmx Base install window.
If the NI-DAQmx Base install window does not open automatically,
complete the following steps:
1. Select Start»Run.
2. Enter
x
:\setup.exe, where
x
is the letter of the CD drive.
3. Click Install NI-DAQmx Base.