Installing the Software Welcome to the Initial Stitch™ by Pacesetter system for embroidery machines. This Installation Guide gives you some basic information about Initial Stitch by Pacesetter (such as the minimum systems requirements) and also instructions on how to install and activate the program.
Initial Stitch by Pacesetter Quick Start Guide System Requirements Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. For additional information on setup and system requirements, contact your distributor.
Installing the Software Installing Initial Stitch by Pacesetter To install Initial Stitch by Pacesetter: 1 2 3 Open a web browser, and navigate to www.initialstitch.com/ downloads. Click the "Download" button to begin your software download. When prompted, do one of the following: 4 5 Click "run" to run the installation package. Click "save" to download the software installer to your computer.
6 7 Initial Stitch by Pacesetter Quick Start Guide Check the radio button next to “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and click next to continue. Follow the instructions on each screen; the InstallShield Wizard will then Install the software on your computer. The Initial Stitch by Pacesetter icon will now appear on your desktop. When you open the software for the first time, you will be prompted to activate your software.
Installing the Software Choose Start—All Programs—Pacesetter—Initial Stitch by Pacesetter. You see the activation screen. 2 Fill in the required activation information in the appropriate fields. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required - your software will not be activated otherwise. 3 4 Type your individual activation serial number (that came with your copy of Initial Stitch by Pacesetter) into the Activation Serial Number field. Click the Activate Now button on the dialog.
Initial Stitch by Pacesetter Quick Start Guide Activating Initial Stitch by Pacesetter without an Internet Connection If you have installed the software on a computer that does not have an Internet connection, you will need a site key (in addition to the activation serial number) to complete the activation. To obtain your activation code, please contact technical support; either by telephone at 1-877-276-8437, or by e-mail at hadsupp@brother.com.
Installing the Software 2 Fill in the required activation information in the appropriate fields. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required - your software will not be activated otherwise. 3 4 5 Type your individual activation serial number (that came with your copy of Initial Stitch by Pacesetter) into the serial number field. Click the Activate Now button on the dialog. You see the following warning message: Contact Technical support; they will give you an activation code.
7 8 Initial Stitch by Pacesetter Quick Start Guide Enter the site key. Click the Activate Now button. Initial Stitch by Pacesetter will open.