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Computer (USB)

Using the included USB cable, the embroidery machine can be connected to your computer, and the embroidery patterns saved on the computer can be temporarily recalled and used from the machine.

Note

Check that the computer to be connected meets the following operating conditions.

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 Me/2000/XP

*Windows 98 SE requires a driver. Download the driver from our Web site (www.brother.com).

Connecting

1Plug the USB cable connector into the corresponding connectors on the computer and the USB Type “B” (function) port connector on the embroidery machine.

1USB Type “B” (function) connector

2 USB cable connector

• The USB cable can be plugged into the USB connectors on the computer and embroidery machine whether or not they are turned on.

Note

The connectors on the USB cable can only be inserted into a connector in one direction. If it is difficult to insert the connector, do not insert it with force and check the orientation of the connector.

For details on the position of the USB port on the computer (or USB hub), refer to the instruction manual for the corresponding equipment.

Connection through a USB hub may not be possible, depending on the operating environment. If a connection is not possible, connect the cable to the USB port of the computer.

2After the “Removable Disk” folder appears in the “My Computer” folder on the computer, the connection is completed.

Recalling

1Move/copy the pattern data that you wish to recall into the “Removable Disk” folder.

XPattern data in the “Removable Disk” folder is written to the machine.

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PE-600II specifications

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