Brother Personal Embroidery Design Software System manual Optional Supplies, Principal Parts

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Introduction

Optional Supplies

Original card

Note:

•The only original cards that can be used with this USB card writer module are those like the one enclosed or optional original cards of the same type.

Memo:

• Additional blank original cards can be purchased through an authorized dealer.

Principal Parts

Card slot

Insert an original card/embroidery card here.

LED indicator

This indicator lights up when the unit is turned on, and ﬂ ashes when the USB card writer module is communicating with the computer.

Note:

•Never remove an original card or unplug the USB cable while this indicator is ﬂ ashing.

USB connector

Connect to the computer.

Memo:

•Since power is supplied to the USB card writer module through the USB connection to the compu- ter, there is no power supply cable or power switch.

•Be sure to keep original cards away from high humidity, direct sunlight, static electricity and strong shocks. Furthermore, do not bend the cards.

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Contents Quick Reference Guide Radio Interference Other than USA and Canada Important Information RegulationsFor repairs or adjustments For a longer service lifeFor designing beautiful embroidery patterns For safe operationTable of Contents Index What You Can Do With This Software FeaturesEasily Create Custom Fonts Stitch generation features New Features of VersionEditing Functions and user interface Layout & EditingGeneral Applications of the SoftwareLayout & Editing Design Center Programmable Stitch Creator Design Center Font Creator Design DatabaseBasic Operation Map Introduction Package ContentsPrincipal Parts Optional SuppliesPlease Read Before Installation Installation Please read before InstallingInstallation Procedure System Requirements Installing the SoftwareClick Browse Memo Plug the USB connector into the USB port on the computer Installing the Driver for the Card Writer ModuleInstall the driver for the card writer module Select No, not this time, and then click Next For Windows XP not connected to the In- ternetFor Windows Remove the CD-ROM from the computer’s CD-ROM drive Upgrading the USB Card Writer ModuleStart up Layout & Editing Click Next to begin upgrading the USB card writer module Checking for the Latest Version of the Program Online RegistrationTechnical Support UninstallationBasic Operation Using this Quick Reference GuideAdvanced Operation Operation SearchIntroduction page appears From the Start menuOperation buttons From the Help menu of the application Click the button for the desired topic Line sew types Sew TypesRegion sew types Sew Types Starting Up Layout & Editing Starting Up/Exiting ApplicationsExiting the Application Click File in the menu bar, and then click ExitLayout & Editing Window Understanding Windows and Using ToolsDesign Center Window Select Character bar Font Creator WindowPreview window Guidelines ﬁxedProgrammable Stitch Creator Window Design Database Window Then PE-DESIGN Ver7, then, Layout & Editing Importing image data into Layout & EditingImport the image Adjust the image size and position Select the conversion method Automatically converting the image to an embroidery patternConvert the image to an embroidery pattern Preview the ﬁnished embroidery Displaying a preview of the embroiderySaving the embroidery design Page Insert an original card into the USB card writer module Transferring the design to an original cardTransfer the embroidery design Click File, then Write to CardClick OK → The following message appears Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Product Agreement Read the following before opening the CD-ROM package