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USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
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USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
Embroidery Data Precautions
Observe the following precautions when using embroidery data other than that created and saved in this machine.
■ Types of Embroidery Data That Can Be Used
• Only .pes, .phc, and .dst embroidery data files can be used with this machine. Using data other than that
saved using our data design systems or sewing machines may cause the embroidery 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 embroidery 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.
• If .pes embroidery data larger than 26 cm (H) × 16 cm (W) (approx. 10-1/4 inches (H) × 6-1/4 inches (W)) is
selected, a message appears asking if you wish to rotate the pattern 90 degrees.
Embroidery data larger than 26 cm (H) × 16 cm (W) (approx. 10-1/4 inches (H) × 6-1/4 inches (W)), even after
being rotated 90 degrees, cannot be used (All designs must be within the 26 cm (H) × 16 cm (W) (approx. 10-
1/4 inches (H) × 6-1/4 inches (W)) design field size.)
• .pes files saved with the number of stitches or the number of colors exceeding the specified limits cannot be
displayed. Use one of our original data design systems to edit the embroidery pattern so that it meets the
specifications.
• Do not create folders in Removable Disk. If embroidery data is stored in a folder, that embroidery data cannot
be displayed by the embroidery machine.
• Even if the embroidery unit is not attached, the machine will manage embroidery data.
■ Tajima (.dst) Embroidery Data
• .dst data is displayed in the pattern list screen by file name (the actual image cannot be displayed). Only the
first eight characters of the file name can be displayed.
• Since Tajima (.dst) data does not contain specific thread color information, it is displayed with our default
thread color sequence. Check the preview and change the thread colors as desired.
■ 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.
CAUTION
• When using embroidery data other than our original patterns, the thread or needle may break when sewing with a
stitch density that is too fine or when sewing three or more overlapping stitches. In that case, use one of our original
data design systems to edit the embroidery data.