USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION

Stitch Data Precautions

Observe the following precautions when using stitch data other than that created and saved in this machine.

■Types of Stitch Data that can be Used

•In the Character/Decorative Stitch memory, “.pmx” and “.pmu” stitch data files can be used with this machine. “.pmu” stitch data files can be retrieved; however, when the machine is used to save the file, it is saved as a “.pmx” stitch data file. Using data other than that created using this machine or the machine which create “.pmu” data file, may cause the machine to malfunction.

■Types of USB Devices/Media that can be Used

Stitch data can be saved to or recalled from USB external media. Use external media that meets the following specifications.

•USB Flash drive (USB Flash memory)

•USB Floppy disk drive

Stitch data can be recalled only from;

• USB CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW drives

You can also use the following types of USB media with the USB Memory Card Reader/USB card writer module.

•Secure Digital (SD) Card

•CompactFlash

•Memory Stick

•Smart Media

•Multi Media Card (MMC)

•XD-Picture Card

Note

•Some USB media may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our website for more details.

•The access lamp will begin blinking after inserting USB Devices/Media, and it will take about 5 to 6 seconds to recognize the Devices/Media. (Time will differ depending on the USB Device/Media).

•To create file folders, use a computer.

■Computers and Operating Systems with the Following Specifications can be Used

•Compatible models:

IBM PC with a USB port as standard equipment

IBM PC-compatible computer equipped with a USB port as standard equipment

•Compatible operating systems:

Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8

■Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data

•If the name of the stitch data file/folder cannot be identified, for example, because the name contains special characters, the file/folder is not displayed. If this occurs, change the name of the file/folder. We recommend using the 26 letters of the alphabet (uppercase and lowercase), the numbers 0 through 9, “-”, and “_”.

•Stitch data in a folder created in USB media can be retrieved.

•Do not create folders in “Removable Disk” on a computer. If stitch data is stored in a folder in “Removable Disk”, that stitch data cannot be retrieved by the machine.

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