GETTING READY
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation
Selected stitch, pattern settings and messages are displayed on the LCD (liquid crystal display) on the front of the sewing machine. Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on the right side of the LCD, and make operations by directly touching the icons with your finger or a touch pen. For details, refer to "Operation panel" (page 14).
Viewing the LCD
When the power is turned on, the LCD comes on. When you touch the LCD screen according to the message displayed on the screen with your finger or a touch pen, the following utility stitch selection screen is displayed.
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aSelected stitch
bPresser foot to be used c Stitches
d Stitch settings and twin needle sewing e Stitch width
f Stitch length
g Number of the selected stitch h Number of stitches contained
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iHorizontal mirror image j Automatic thread cutting
k Automatic reverse/reinforcement
l Single/twin needle sewing and needle stop position
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(Utility stitch key) to display the screen for selecting the stitch type. The details are explained in "Stitch types" (page 51).
A different screen is displayed when the embroidery unit is attached. The details are explained in "Selecting an embroidery pattern" (page 155).
Refer to "Error messages" (page 183) for messages displayed on the LCD.
Depending on the model of sewing machine, an animation may be displayed when the power is turned on. When an animation is displayed, the screen above will be displayed if you touch the LCD with your finger.
Changing the machine settings
Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed.
The stitch or machine attributes that can be set are listed below. For details on operation, refer to page 20.
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Needle position |
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Stitch width |
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