Please read before use Personal Embroidery Design Software System Installation Guide
PE-DESIGN Ver.8.0 Installation Guide cover 2-3 K Before Use Read the following before opening the CD-ROM package Thank you for purchasing this software. Before opening the CD-ROM package for this software, carefully read the following Product Agreement, which has been provided for this product. Use this software only if you agree to the terms of this agreement. By opening the CD-ROM package, you agree to the conditions of its use. This product cannot be returned after it has been opened.
Table of Contents Table of Contents........................................................................................................................1 Before Use ...................................................................................................................................2 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................2 Package Contents ...................................
Before Use Introduction Package Contents Check that the following items are included. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your authorized dealer or Brother Customer Service. ■ PE-DESIGN NEXT (full version): USB card writer module CD-ROM Original card Installation Guide Instruction Manual Positioning sheet Contains the software and Instruction Manual (PDF format).
Before Use Optional Supply Original card a Note: The only original cards that can be used with this USB card writer module are those like the one enclosed or optional original cards of the same type. b Memo: Additional blank original cards can be purchased through an authorized dealer. Principal Parts a b c a LED indicator This indicator lights up when the unit is turned on, and flashes when the USB card writer module is communicating with the computer.
Before Use 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. 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® 7.
Before Use System Requirements Before installing the software on your computer, make sure that the computer meets the following minimum PC requirements. Computer Operating system Processor Memory Hard disk free space Monitor Port Printer CD-ROM drive Internet access IBM-PC or compatible computer Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7 (32 or 64 bit) 1GHz or higher 512MB (1GB or more is recommended.
Before Use [STEP1] Installing the Software This section describes how to install the application software. a Note: • If the installation is interrupted or not performed as described, the software will not be installed correctly. • Before turning on the computer, be sure that the USB card writer module is DISCONNECTED. • In order to install the software, you must log on to the computer using an account with administrator privileges.
Before Use ■ For Windows® 7 or Windows Vista® users: → After a short while, the AutoPlay dialog box automatically appears. b Memo: If the AutoPlay Dialog does not automatically start up: 1) Click the Start button. 2) Click All Programs © Accessories © Run. → The Run dialog box appears. 3) Type in the full path to the installer, and then click OK to start up the installer. For example: D:\setup.exe (where “D:” is the name of the CD-ROM drive) 2. Click Run setup.exe.
Before Use 4. Select the desired language, and then click OK. → The InstallShield Wizard starts up, and the first dialog box appears. 5. Click Next to continue with the installation. → A dialog box appears, allowing you to select the folder where the software will be installed. 6. Check the installation location, and then click Next. b Memo: • To install the application into a different folder: 1) Click Change.
Before Use 7. Click Install to install the application. → When the installation is completed, the following dialog box appears. 8. Click Finish to complete the installation of the software. a Note: This procedure also automatically installs the card writer driver. The card writer may now be connected to your computer. Make sure that PE-DESIGN NEXT starts up correctly. b Memo: If the dialog box calling for restarting the computer appears, it is necessary to restart the computer.
Before Use [STEP2] Upgrading the USB Card Writer Module (For upgrade customer only) This section describes how to upgrade the USB card writer module for PE-DESIGN NEXT. Users upgrading from PE-DESIGN version 5, 6, 7 or 8 must upgrade the card writer. After installing PE-DESIGN NEXT, immediately follow the procedure below to upgrade the card writer for PE-DESIGN NEXT. a Note: • In order to upgrade the USB card writer module, you must be able to connect to the Internet.
Before Use → The entered product ID and the serial number automatically retrieved from the USB card writer module is displayed. 5. Click Next to access our server through the Internet and retrieve the upgrade key. a Note: If a firewall is being used, set it so that the Internet can temporarily be accessed while the upgrade key is being obtained. → If the upgrade key has been successfully retrieved, the dialog box shown below appears. 6. Click Next to begin upgrading the USB card writer module.
Before Use Checking for the Latest Version of the Program Click in Layout & Editing, then Check for Updates. The software is checked to determine whether or not it is the latest version. If the message shown below appears, the latest version of the software is being used. If the message shown below appears, the latest version of the software is not being used. Click Yes, and then download the latest version of the software from the Web site. → The User Account Control dialog box appears. Click Yes.
Before Use Technical Support Contact Technical Support if you have a problem. Please check the company web site (http://www.brother.com/) to find the technical Support in your area. To view the FAQ and information for software updates, visit the Brother Solutions Center at (http://solutions.brother.com/). a Note: Before contacting web site: 1) Please have your Windows® Operating System updated to the most current version.
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