Brother PE-DESIGN 7 Installation Please read before Installing, Please Read Before Installation

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Installation (Please read before Installing!)

Please Read Before Installation

•Before beginning the installation, check that the computer meets the system requirements.

•In order to install the software, you must log on to the computer using an account with administra- tor privileges. For details on logging on to the computer using an account with administrator privi- leges, refer to the Windows manual.

•The installation procedure is described for Windows® XP. The procedure and dialog boxes for other operating systems may be slightly different.

•If the installation is canceled before it is completed or if the procedure is not performed as de- scribed, the software will not be installed correctly.

•Do not remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive of the computer while the installation is be- ing performed. Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is completed.

•Before turning on the computer, be sure to disconnect the USB card writer module.

•In order to upgrade the USB card writer module, you must be able to connect to the Internet. If you cannot connect to the Internet, contact your authorized dealer or Brother Customer Service.

•When upgrading from version 5.02 or later, skip STEP 2 and continue with STEP 3.

•If the USB card writer module is not upgraded, it can only be used the limited number of times that the soft- ware can be used. In order to upgrade the USB card writer module, be sure to perform STEP 3 on page 19.

Installation Procedure

The installation procedure is different depending on whether the full version or an upgrade of the software is being installed. Be sure to perform the installation procedures listed below.

■Installing version 7.0 (full version)

[STEP 1]

Installing the software

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[STEP 2]

Installing the driver for the card writer module

☞ page 16

■Upgrading from version 5.0 or 5.01

[STEP 1]

Installing the software

☞ page 13

[STEP 2]

Installing the driver for the card writer module

☞ page 16

[STEP 3]

Upgrading the USB card writer module

☞ page 19

■Upgrading from version 5.02 or later

[STEP 1] Installing the software

☞ page 13

Memo:

• When upgrading from version 5.02 or later, STEP 2 is not performed.

[STEP 3] Upgrading the USB card writer module

☞ page 19

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Contents Quick Reference Guide Important Information Regulations Radio Interference Other than USA and CanadaFor designing beautiful embroidery patterns For a longer service lifeFor repairs or adjustments For safe operationTable of Contents Index Features What You Can Do With This SoftwareEasily Create Custom Fonts Editing Functions and user interface New Features of VersionStitch generation features Layout & EditingLayout & Editing Applications of the SoftwareGeneral Design CenterFont Creator Design CenterProgrammable Stitch Creator Design DatabaseBasic Operation Map Package Contents IntroductionOptional Supplies Principal PartsInstallation Procedure Installation Please read before InstallingPlease Read Before Installation Installing the Software System RequirementsClick Browse Memo Install the driver for the card writer module Installing the Driver for the Card Writer ModulePlug the USB connector into the USB port on the computer For Windows XP not connected to the In- ternet Select No, not this time, and then click NextFor Windows Start up Layout & Editing Upgrading the USB Card Writer ModuleRemove the CD-ROM from the computer’s CD-ROM drive Click Next to begin upgrading the USB card writer module Online Registration Checking for the Latest Version of the ProgramUninstallation Technical SupportAdvanced Operation Using this Quick Reference GuideBasic Operation Operation SearchFrom the Start menu Introduction page appearsOperation buttons From the Help menu of the application Click the button for the desired topic Region sew types Sew TypesLine sew types Sew Types Exiting the Application Starting Up/Exiting ApplicationsStarting Up Layout & Editing Click File in the menu bar, and then click ExitUnderstanding Windows and Using Tools Layout & Editing WindowDesign Center Window Preview window Font Creator WindowSelect Character bar Guidelines fixedProgrammable Stitch Creator Window Design Database Window Importing image data into Layout & Editing Then PE-DESIGN Ver7, then, Layout & EditingImport the image Adjust the image size and position Automatically converting the image to an embroidery pattern Select the conversion methodConvert the image to an embroidery pattern Displaying a preview of the embroidery Preview the finished embroiderySaving the embroidery design Page Transfer the embroidery design Transferring the design to an original cardInsert an original card into the USB card writer module Click File, then Write to CardClick OK → The following message appears Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Read the following before opening the CD-ROM package Product Agreement
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