Startup : Reference Guide

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Installation
Getting Started
Installation
Please Read Before Installation
• Before beginning the installation, check that the computer meets the system requirements.
• In order to install the software on Windows operating system, you must log on to the computer using an
account with administrator privileges. If you are not logged on with the administrator account, the password
for the administrator account may be requested with Windows. Type in the password to continue the
procedure. For details on logging on to the computer using an account with administrator privileges, refer to
the Windows manual.
• The installation procedure is described for Windows 10. The procedure and dialog boxes for other
operating systems may be slightly different.
• If the installation is canceled before it is completed or if the procedure is not performed as described, the
software will not be installed correctly.
• Do not remove the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" from the USB port of the computer while the installation is
being performed. Remove the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" after the installation is completed.
System Requirements
Before installing the software on your computer, make sure that the computer meets the following minimum
PC requirements.
Operating system Windows 7, 8.1, 10 (32 or 64 bit)
Processor 1 GHz or more
Memory 1 GB or more
Hard disk free space 600 MB
Monitor XGA (1024 × 768), 16-bit color or higher
Port
Two or more USB ports (used for connecting the "PE-DESIGN Software
Key" and for transferring embroidery data to an embroidery machine)
Device Mouse
Printer
Graphic printer that is supported by your system (if you wish to print your
images)
Internet access Required for updating PE-DESIGN
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• This product may not operate correctly with some computers.