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Upgrading Your Machine’s Software Using USB Media

You can use USB media and a computer to download software upgrades for your sewing machine.

When an upgrade program is available on our website at “http://solutions.brother.com”, please download

the file(s) following the instructions on the website and steps listed below.

Note
zWhen using USB media to upgrade the software, check that no data other than the upgrade file is saved
on the USB media being used before starting to upgrade.
zUpgrade file can be recalled from a USB flash drive (USB flash memory) of any size.
Memo
zWhen the machine's software is upgraded, saved combinations of character and decorative stitches are
erased. However, saved embroidery patterns are n ot erased.
aPress and hold the (Settings key) while
turning on the machine.
XThe following screen appears.
bInsert the USB media into the USB port on the
machine. The media device should only
contain the upgrade file.
aUSB port for media
bUSB media
Note
zWhen using USB media equipped with an
access indicator, the access indicator will
begin flashing after the media is inserted into
your computer or machine, and may take
about 5 to 6 seconds before the media is
recognized. (The length of time differs
depending on the USB media.)
cPress .
XThe following screen appears.
Note
z
If an error occurred, a text error message will
appear. At this time, turn the machine off, and
then start the procedure again from step
a.
dWhen the following screen appears, upgrading
is completed.
eRemove the USB media, and turn the machine
off and on again.