Brother XF0606-001 operation manual Before Use, Introduction, Package Contents

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Before Use

Before Use

Introduction

Package Contents

Check that the following items are included. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your authorized dealer or Brother Customer Service.

USB Card Writer Module

CD-ROM

Original card Operation Manual

a

		Contains the software
	b	and Operation Manual
	b	(PDF format).
		(PDF format).

c

aLED indicator

This indicator lights up when the unit is turned on, and flashes when the USB Card Writer Module is communicating with the computer.

bCard slot

Insert an original card/embroidery card here.

cUSB connector

Connect to the computer.

a 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.

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

b Memo:

•Since power is supplied to the USB Card Writer Module through the USB connection to the computer, 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.

Optional Supply

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

Original card

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Contents Personal Embroidery Design Software System Important Information Regulations Radio Interference Other than USA and Canada Read the following before opening the CD-ROM package For designing beautiful embroidery designs For a longer service lifeFor repairs or adjustments For safe operationTable of Contents Package Contents Before UseIntroduction Installation Please Read Before InstallationSystem Requirements Click All Programs  Accessories  Run Installing the SoftwareIf the installer does not automatically start up Windows XP users onlyTo install the application into a different folder Click ChangeChecking for the Latest Version of the Program If the Always check for most recent versionOnline Registration UninstallationTechnical Support BeforeStarting up PE-DESIGN Plus Getting StartedStarting Up Application About the Top WizardCreating Embroidery Patterns From Photos Photo Stitch Documents My Documents\PE-DESIGN PLUS\TutorialImage file formats Select Mask dialog box on Click Select from CandidatesChanging color of the circle Adding text and setting character spacing Transforming the textImporting and rotating an embroidery pattern Transforming text onTransferring embroidery patterns To embroidery machines Transferring the design to an original cardPrecautions for using the Card Writer Module/original cards Transferring data to embroidery machines via a USB mediaSaving with a new name SavingOverwriting ExportingExiting Application Photo Stitch 1 Parameters dialog boxWith Color, Sepia or Gray Sewing Option Starting the Photo Stitch 2 wizard Image To StitchPhoto Stitch Importing photo data into PEApplying an image mask and adjusting its size and position Click Update PreviewChanging the sewing angle Photo Stitch 2 Parameters dialog box Color SetAuto Punch Starting the Auto Punch wizardImporting image data into Auto Punch Parameters dialog box Add mask outline Thread ChartCreate Lines Noise reductionCross Stitch Starting the Cross Stitch wizardZoom Cross size Cross Stitch Parameters dialog boxOmit Colors NextColor Option Edit Cross Stitch dialog boxSelecting stitches Editing areaCommon dialog boxes Image To Stitch WizardSelect Mask dialog box Dialog box Set Output Size dialog boxGray Balance / Set Output Size If Mono was selected for Photo Stitch 1 or PhotoEntering Text Entering TextEntering Text Transforming text CreatingSpecifying character spacing Change the Character SpacingEditing entered text Setting text attributesAdvanced Operations for Entering Text FontEmbroidery attributes for text Selecting patterns Arranging Embroidery DesignsEditing Embroidery Designs Moving patternsSlightly Enlarging/Reducing Stitch Patterns Scaling patternsRotating patterns Greatly Enlarging/Reducing Stitch PatternsGrouping patterns Flipping patterns horizontally or verticallyGrouping/Ungrouping embroidery patterns Ungrouping patternsUsing the Pan tool Checking Embroidery PatternsZooming Solid View Stitch View Changing realistic view settingsChanging the display of the embroidery design Realistic ViewChecking the stitching with the Stitch Simulator Checking and Editing the Sewing Order Selecting a patternSewing Order pane Editing the sewing order Changing colorsChanging sewing attributes Line sew / Region sew Setting the sew typeApplying Sewing Attributes to Lines and Regions Sew typeClick the Sewing Attributes tab Specifying sewing attributesChanging the pattern of programmable fill stitch Display the Sewing Attributes paneSetting the thread color ColorSpecial colors Opening/Importing Embroidery Designs Creating a new embroidery designOpening a PE-DESIGN Plus file Importing embroidery designs From Design LibraryFrom a folder From an embroidery card Checking embroidery design information Transferring to a machine by using an original card Transferring Embroidery Designs to MachinesTransferring to a machine by using USB media Transferring directly to a machine’s memorySpecifying print settings PrintingChecking a print image PrintingUser Hoop Setting Specifying the Design Page Size and ColorChanging Application Settings Changing the grid settingsSystem unit Editing a chart Creating a new thread chartDeleting a chart Adding items from a thread chartAdding a new item Deleting itemsEditing an item DST Import Setting DST Export SettingChanging the order of items Understanding Windows PE-DESIGN Plus WindowQuick Access Toolbar/Ribbon Quick Access Toolbar commandsCustomizing the window Customizing Quick Access Toolbar/Shortcut keys Using access keysQuick Access Toolbar Shortcut keys Ribbon menu tabs MenusApplication button menu Home tabView tab Sewing Order Tips and TechniquesSewing Direction Sewing Wide AreasLine sew types ReferenceSewing Attributes Line sewing attributesRegion sew types Region sewing attributesSupplement Font List Text 029 030 031 032 033 034 035 Starting up PES-Writer PES-WriterWriting Multiple Embroidery Files to an Original Card Write to cardIcon size button Card capacity indicatorOperation screen Properties buttonHelp menu Exiting applicationSelecting system units About PES-WriterTroubleshooting Problem Estimated Cause SolutionIndex CombiningIndex English