USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
Character/Decorative Stitches
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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

• Only .pmu stitch data files can be used with this
machine. Using data other than that created
using this machine may cause the machine to
malfunction.

■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 98SE/Me/2000/XP
(Windows 98SE requires a driver. Download the
driver from our Web site (www.brother.com). In
addition, only Windows 98 Second Edition can
use the driver.)

■Precautions on Using the Computer to

Create and Save Data

• If the file name of stitch data cannot be
identified, for example, because the name
contains special characters, the file is not
displayed. If this occurs, change the name of the
file.
• Do not create folders in USB media. If stitch data
is stored in a folder, that stitch data cannot be
displayed by the machine.

■Trademarks

• IBM is a registered trademark or a trademark of
International Business Machines Corporation.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
Each company whose software title is mentioned in
this manual has a software license agreement
specific to its proprietary programs.
All other brands and product names mentioned in
this manual are registered trademarks of their
respective companies. However, the explanations
for markings such as ® and ™ are not clearly
described within the text.
Saving Stitch Patterns in the Machine’s Memory
You can save often-used stitch patterns in the machine’s
memory. The machine’s memory can hold up to 16
stitch patterns.
aPress .
bPress .
* Press to return to the previous screen
without saving the stitch pattern.
→The “Saving” screen appears. When the pattern is
saved, the previous screen appears automatically.
Note
Do not turn off the machine while the “Saving” screen
is displayed, otherwise you may lose the stitch pattern
that you are saving.
Memo
• It takes a few seconds to save a stitch pattern in the
machine’s memory.
• See page 106 for information on retrieving a saved
stitch pattern.