Brother XF0606-001 operation manual Installing the Software, Windows XP users only

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Before Use

Installing the Software

This section describes how to install the application software.

a Note:

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

•Before turning on the computer, be sure that the USB Card Writer Module is

DISCONNECTED.

•In order to install the software, you must log on to the computer using an account with administrator privileges. If you are not logged on with the Administrator account, the password for the

Administrator account (Administrators) may be requested with Windows® 7. Type in the password to continue the procedure.

1.Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive.

■Windows® XP users only

→After a short while, the language selection dialog box for InstallShield Wizard

automatically appears.

Continue with step 4. on page 7.

b Memo:

If the installer does not automatically start up:

1)Click the Start button.

2)Click Run.

→The Run dialog box appears.

3)Type in the full path to the installer, and then click OK to start up the installer. For example: F:\setup.exe (where "F:" is the name of the CD-ROM drive)

■For Windows® 7 or Windows Vista® users:

→After a short while, the AutoPlay dialog box automatically appears.

b Memo:

If the AutoPlay Dialog does not automatically start up:

1)Click the Start button.

2)Click All Programs  Accessories  Run.

→The Run dialog box appears.

3)Type in the full path to the installer, and then click OK to start up the installer. For example: F:\setup.exe (where “F:” is the name of the CD-ROM drive)

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Contents Personal Embroidery Design Software System Important Information Regulations Radio Interference Other than USA and CanadaRead the following before opening the CD-ROM package For a longer service life For repairs or adjustmentsFor designing beautiful embroidery designs For safe operationTable of Contents Introduction Package ContentsBefore Use System Requirements InstallationPlease Read Before Installation Installing the Software If the installer does not automatically start upClick All Programs  Accessories  Run 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 versionUninstallation Technical SupportOnline Registration BeforeGetting Started Starting Up ApplicationStarting up PE-DESIGN Plus About the Top WizardImage file formats Creating Embroidery Patterns From Photos Photo StitchDocuments My Documents\PE-DESIGN PLUS\Tutorial 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 OverwritingSaving with a new name ExportingWith Color, Sepia or Gray Exiting ApplicationPhoto Stitch 1 Parameters dialog box Sewing Option Image To Stitch Photo StitchStarting the Photo Stitch 2 wizard Importing photo data into PEChanging the sewing angle Applying an image mask and adjusting its size and positionClick Update Preview Photo Stitch 2 Parameters dialog box Color SetImporting image data into Auto PunchStarting the Auto Punch wizard Auto Punch Parameters dialog box Thread Chart Create LinesAdd mask outline Noise reductionCross Stitch Starting the Cross Stitch wizardCross Stitch Parameters dialog box Omit ColorsZoom Cross size NextEdit Cross Stitch dialog box Selecting stitchesColor Option Editing areaSelect Mask dialog box Common dialog boxesImage To Stitch Wizard Set Output Size dialog box Gray Balance / Set Output SizeDialog box If Mono was selected for Photo Stitch 1 or PhotoEntering Text Entering TextEntering Text Transforming text CreatingSpecifying character spacing Change the Character SpacingSetting text attributes Advanced Operations for Entering TextEditing entered text FontEmbroidery attributes for text Arranging Embroidery Designs Editing Embroidery DesignsSelecting patterns Moving patternsScaling patterns Rotating patternsSlightly Enlarging/Reducing Stitch Patterns Greatly Enlarging/Reducing Stitch PatternsFlipping patterns horizontally or vertically Grouping/Ungrouping embroidery patternsGrouping patterns Ungrouping patternsZooming Using the Pan toolChecking Embroidery Patterns Changing realistic view settings Changing the display of the embroidery designSolid View Stitch View Realistic ViewChecking the stitching with the Stitch Simulator Sewing Order pane Checking and Editing the Sewing OrderSelecting a pattern Changing sewing attributes Editing the sewing orderChanging colors Setting the sew type Applying Sewing Attributes to Lines and RegionsLine sew / Region sew Sew typeSpecifying sewing attributes Changing the pattern of programmable fill stitchClick the Sewing Attributes tab Display the Sewing Attributes paneSpecial colors Setting the thread colorColor Opening a PE-DESIGN Plus file Opening/Importing Embroidery DesignsCreating a new embroidery design From a folder Importing embroidery designsFrom Design Library 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 ColorSystem unit Changing Application SettingsChanging the grid settings Creating a new thread chart Deleting a chartEditing a chart Adding items from a thread chartEditing an item Adding a new itemDeleting items Changing the order of items DST Import SettingDST Export Setting Understanding Windows PE-DESIGN Plus WindowCustomizing the window Quick Access Toolbar/RibbonQuick Access Toolbar commands Customizing Quick Access Toolbar/Shortcut keys Using access keysQuick Access Toolbar Shortcut keys Menus Application button menuRibbon menu tabs Home tabView tab Tips and Techniques Sewing DirectionSewing Order Sewing Wide AreasReference Sewing AttributesLine sew types Line sewing attributesSupplement Region sew typesRegion sewing attributes Font List Text 029 030 031 032 033 034 035 PES-Writer Writing Multiple Embroidery Files to an Original CardStarting up PES-Writer Write to cardCard capacity indicator Operation screenIcon size button Properties buttonExiting application Selecting system unitsHelp menu About PES-WriterTroubleshooting Problem Estimated Cause SolutionIndex CombiningIndex English