Brother Personal Embroidery Design Software System System Requirements, Installing the Software

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Installation

System Requirements

Before installing the software on your computer, make sure that the computer meets the following minimum PC requirements.

	Computer	IBM-PC or compatible computer
	Operating system	Windows® 2000, XP
	Processor	Pentium III 800 MHz or higher

	Memory	128 MB (512 MB or more is recommended.)
	Hard disk free space	200 MB

	Monitor	SVGA (800 x 600), 16-bit color or higher
	Port	1 available USB

	Printer	A graphic printer that is supported by your system
	Printer	(if you wish to print your images)
		(if you wish to print your images)
	CD-ROM drive	Required for installation

Note:

•Power is supplied to the USB card writer module through the USB connection. Connect the USB card writer module to a USB connector on the computer or to a self-powered USB hub that can supply enough power to the card writer module. If the card writer module is not connected in this way, it may not operate correctly.

•This product may not operate correctly with some computers and USB expansion cards.

Step 1: Installing the Software

This section describes how to install the application software.

Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.

Note:

•If the installation is interrupted or not performed as described, the software will not be installed cor- rectly.

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

•In order to install the software, you must log on to the computer using an account with administrator privileges.

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Contents Quick Reference Guide Radio Interference Other than USA and Canada Important Information RegulationsFor safe operation For a longer service lifeFor repairs or adjustments For designing beautiful embroidery patternsTable of Contents Index What You Can Do With This Software FeaturesEasily Create Custom Fonts Layout & Editing New Features of VersionStitch generation features Editing Functions and user interfaceDesign Center Applications of the SoftwareGeneral Layout & EditingDesign Database Design CenterProgrammable Stitch Creator Font CreatorBasic Operation Map Introduction Package ContentsPrincipal Parts Optional SuppliesInstallation Please read before Installing Please Read Before InstallationInstallation Procedure System Requirements Installing the SoftwareClick Browse Memo Installing the Driver for the Card Writer Module Plug the USB connector into the USB port on the computerInstall 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 Upgrading the USB Card Writer Module Remove the CD-ROM from the computer’s CD-ROM driveStart up Layout & Editing Click Next to begin upgrading the USB card writer module Checking for the Latest Version of the Program Online RegistrationTechnical Support UninstallationOperation Search Using this Quick Reference GuideBasic Operation Advanced OperationIntroduction page appears From the Start menuOperation buttons From the Help menu of the application Click the button for the desired topic Sew Types Line sew typesRegion sew types Sew Types Click File in the menu bar, and then click Exit Starting Up/Exiting ApplicationsStarting Up Layout & Editing Exiting the ApplicationLayout & Editing Window Understanding Windows and Using ToolsDesign Center Window Guidelines ﬁxed Font Creator WindowSelect Character bar Preview windowProgrammable 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 Click File, then Write to Card Transferring the design to an original cardInsert an original card into the USB card writer module Transfer the embroidery designClick OK → The following message appears Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Product Agreement Read the following before opening the CD-ROM package