Bernina 200E owner's manual: Messages

Messages

In special cases messages may appear on the screen. They serve as a reminder, warning, or confirmation of selected applications and functions.

Messages

• Security Program active. Please deactivate before sewing.
• This number is not available in the sewing computer!
• Combi Mode does not support this pattern!
• Please switch feed dog to sewing position.
• Please check the upper thread.
• Bobbin winder is on.
• Please check the lower thread.
• Please lower presser foot.
• Please raise the presser foot.
• For easier threading it is recommended that the presser foot is lowered.
• For threading it is recommended that the needle be in the highest position.
• Needle will penetrate stitch plate or presser foot.
• The sewing/embroidery computer is not functioning correctly. Please contact your BERNINA dealer.
• During start-up an error occurred. Please restart the sewing/embroidery computer. If the problem persists please contact your BERNINA dealer.
• The downloaded data is invalid. Please try later.

Sewing and Sewing Computer Support – Messages 181

Messages

• The BERNINA Modem cannot be identified. Please insert the Modem and try again.

• Cannot dial, please check the phone line and then dial number.

• The authentication for the provider failed. Please check the user-name and the password.

• The communication with the provider was interrupted. Please try later or use another provider.

• An unknown error occurred with the Modem. Please try again.

• You cannot save or delete files on the myartista Portal.

• A problem occurred in communicating with the myartista Portal. Please try again.

• To keep your sewing/embroidery computer performing at its best, it’s time to complete the following tasks. Remove thread and lint from beneath the stitch plate, as well as from the feed dog area. These instructions can be found on page 179 of the manual.

• It’s time for your regular service check. Please contact your BERNINA dealer for an appointment.

• You have opted not to take your sewing/embroidery computer to your BERNINA dealer for its service check. This message will not appear until it’s time for the next regular service.

• Please insert CD-ROM containing video tutorials and press «OK».

• CD-ROM NOT working!

• Main Motor failed. Please check hook system.

182 Sewing and Sewing Computer Support – Messages

BERNINA Computer System 184 Peripherals 184 Connecting Peripherals 186

Connecting Peripherals

BERNINA Computer System

Connect peripherals (special accessories) to turn your artista 200 embroidery computer into an embroidery computer system, and take your hobby to unsuspected heights of creativity.

In addition to a direct connection with the myartista Portal (information source) which takes you to the Portal site specially created for the embroidery computer, it is also possible, for instance, to watch additional video tutorials from a BERNINA CD-ROM, or to turn your sewing computer into an embroidery computer by connecting the embroidery module.

Ask your BERNINA dealer for more information.

Peripherals

The following external devices can be connected to the artista 200 sewing computer:

• embroidery module
• BERNINA Modem
• BERNINA CD-ROM drive

Note: All peripherals are special accessories, depending on country. Ask your BERNINA dealer for information!

Embroidery Module

The embroidery module is a great addition to the sewing computer. It provides unlimited scope for turning your creative ideas into reality.

Note: Please note that the back section of this manual contains user instructions for the embroidery computer.

Modem

(for access to myartista Portal)

The BERNINA Modem enables direct access to the myartista Portal (information source) where the special Portal pages, programmed for the sewing computer alone, can be called up onto the artista 200 screen.

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Making a Connection

• connect Modem
• touch «Portal»
• confirm message about connecting with «Yes»
• when the connection to the Provider is made, then confirm the message that appears with «OK»
• an overview of the myartista Portal site appears
• select desired page

The content of the myartista Portal is continuously updated.

Note: The BERNINA Modem includes user instructions!

External CD-ROM Drive

Using the external BERNINA CD-ROM drive, special BERNINA CD-ROMs (e.g. Video Tutorial) can be opened directly on the sewing computer.

When this function is visible in the toolbar on a selected Tutorial page, the application described can be viewed in a Video Tutorial.

• touch symbol
• if the desired Video Tutorial is not in the sewing computer, the message shown on the left appears
• connect CD-ROM drive
• touch «OK» and the Video Tutorial will start
• touch «ESC» and the Video Tutorial screen closes

Note: The BERNINA CD-ROM drive includes user instructions!

Connecting Peripherals 185

Connecting Peripherals (Sewing Computer Compatible)

Connecting Peripherals

❖ plug external device into socket provided on the right hand side of sewing computer (look for symbol)

Caution: You must only use BERNINA external devices with the BERNINA artista 200 sewing computer.

1 BERNINA Modem Ask your BERNINA dealer!

2 BERNINA CD-ROM drive

3 BERNINA embroidery module

Instructional/Presentations CD-ROM (for your PC)

This BERNINA CD-ROM is the presentation and instructional tool that takes you on a virtual journey around the highlights of the new BERNINA artista 200 sewing and embroidery system. Please insert it into your PC and enjoy using it to learn all about your artista 200.

Embroidery – Content

The Embroidery Computer 187–206

Important Embroidery Information 207–214

Embroidery 215–238

Saving and Deleting Motifs 239–244

Embroidery Support 245–250

Peripherals and Accessories 251–256

Setting up the Embroidery Computer 188 • Details • Standard accessories • Special accessories

Attaching the Embroidery Module 191 • Attaching the embroidery module to the sewing computer • Protecting the embroidery computer from dust • Connecting the adapter for free arm embroidery

General Operating Instructions 193 • Preparing embroidery computer for embroidery • Threading upper and bobbin thread

Selecting Embroidery Motifs 194 • Welcome screen • Embroidery motifs from the embroidery computer • Embroidery motifs from an embroidery card • Embroidery motifs from a CD-ROM • Embroidery motifs from the myartista Portal

Starting to Embroider 196 • Selecting the embroidery hoop • Attaching the embroidery hoop • Embroidering motifs

On-screen Functions and Displays 198 • Selection menu • Common functions and displays of Design Menu Edit 1 and Edit 2 • Design Menu Edit 1 • Design Menu Edit 2 • Embroidery Menu (Ready)

External Functions 205

The Embroidery Computer

Details

Front view

Setting up the Embroidery Computer

Back view

Note: The side view (handwheel) of the sewing and embroidery computer with the connecting slot for embroidery cards and Modem, and the cable connections are shown on page 9 of the sewing computer instruction manual.

1 Embroidery surface 2 Embroidery arm 3 Embroidery hoop connection 4 Accessory box 5 Connecting lug right 6 Connecting lug center 7 Sewing computer connecting cable 8 Cable holder

188 The Embroidery Computer – Setting up the Embroidery Computer

Standard Accessories

Large oval embroidery hoop (145x255mm) Template for large oval embroidery hoop

Medium embroidery hoop (100x130mm) Template for medium embroidery hoop

Small embroidery hoop (72x50mm) (for normal use and free arm embroidery) Blue template for normal embroidery Red template for free arm embroidery

Adapter for free arm embroidery

Embroidery presser foot No. 15 Net for upper thread spools – pull over upper thread spool for even spooling

Embroidery bobbin case

Soft cover with pocket

USB connecting cable for PC embroidery software

The Embroidery Computer – Setting up the Embroidery Computer 189

Special (Optional) Accessories

Suitcase system for sewing computer and embroidery module

Embroidery Mega-Hoop (150x400mm) Template for Mega-Hoop

Straight stitch plate

BERNINA embroidery cards

BERNINA CD-ROM drive (depending on country)

BERNINA Modem

BERNINA artista software

190 The Embroidery Computer – Setting up the Embroidery Computer

Attaching the Module to the Sewing Computer

Attaching the Module to the Sewing Computer

• place the module on the sewing computer behind the free arm
• push the module from the left towards the sewing computer so that the connecting lugs engage in the base plate

Releasing the Cable

• the cable connects the module to the sewing computer
• pull the cable out of the holder on the back of the module

Attaching the Embroidery Module

Connecting the Cable

• plug with flat side to the front
• insert the plug into the socket on the right hand side of the sewing computer (look for symbol)

Releasing the Cable

• pull out the plug

Storing the Cable on the Module

• insert the cable into both cable holders
• press cable gently to secure

Removing the Module

• grip the back right corner to lift the module and remove to the left

Caution! When connecting the embroidery module and/or the free-arm adapter, attention must be paid that all items are on a flat and even surface!

Caution! Always separate the module and sewing computer for transportation. Never transport them attached.

The Embroidery Computer – Attaching the Embroidery Module 191

Protecting the Embroidery Computer from Dust

Soft Cover

• the soft cover protects from dust and dirt
• when not using the embroidery computer, leave the soft cover on
• attach the part of the soft cover meant for the embroidery module with the zipper

Connecting the Adapter for Free Arm Embroidery

The adapter is used for embroidering tubular items (sleeves, trousers, infant items, socks, etc.) on the free arm of the sewing computer.

Attaching the Adapter to the Sewing Computer

• push the adapter behind the free arm towards the sewing computer so that the connecting lugs engage in the base plate of the sewing computer

Attaching the Module to the Adapter

• place the module on the adapter with the front edge of the module as close as possible to the L-shaped guide on the adapter
• push the module towards the guide from the left until the connecting lugs engage in the base plate of the adapter

Free Arm Embroidery Hoop

• the small, oval embroidery hoop is specially designed for free arm embroidery

Caution! Only the small hoop can be used for free arm embroidery.

Removing the Adapter

• remove the module from the adapter
• the rear right corner of the adapter is designed to be used as a grip
• hold the adapter with this grip and remove from the base plate of the sewing computer

192 The Embroidery Computer – Attaching the Embroidery Module

Preparing the Embroidery Computer for Embroidery

Embroidery Presser Foot No. 15

• attach the Embroidery presser foot No. 15
• raise the presser foot so that the embroidery hoop can be attached

Needles for Embroidery

• raise the needle so that the embroidery hoop can be attached

Lower the Feed Dog

• press the button on the right side of the sewing computer to lower the feed dog

• for more information on Needles see pages 17-19

General Operating Instructions

Straight Stitch Plate (optional accessory)

• the straight stitch plate has a small needle hole. The needle insertion points (upper and lower thread stitching) are limited, which produces a better embroidery result
• remove the standard stitch plate and replace it with the straight stitch plate

• for more information on Stitch Plates see page 17

Threading Upper and Bobbin Thread

Threading the Upper Thread

• attach foam pad and place the upper thread spool
• when using Rayon or slippery embroidery threads, slip the net over the upper thread spool
• this prevents the upper thread from slipping and gives an even thread feed

Threading the Bobbin Thread

• for embroidery, thread the bobbin thread through the pigtail tensioner of the embroidery bobbin case

Note: Lower thread indicator sensor will only work when the bobbin cover is closed, after inserting the embroidery bobbin case. (Sensor has to be activated in the Setup Program.)

TIP Spool pin When using metallic or specialty threads, using the vertical spool pin and the supplementary thread guide (special accessory) may also help avoid problems.

Note: While embroidering the bobbin can also be wound, just like in sewing (see page 13).

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Switching the Embroidery Computer on The artista embroidery system is operated with a combination of external buttons and knobs and a touch screen. ❖ turn power switch to «1» (on)

Welcome Screen

• after turning the embroidery computer on, the Welcome screen appears for a few seconds
• a message appears after the Welcome screen ❖ to close the message touch «OK»

Note: The Welcome screen can be personalized in the Setup Program.

Selecting Embroidery Motifs

Selection Menu

• the Selection menu offers different sources to select motifs

Embroidery Motifs from the Embroidery Computer

«Embroidery Computer» On-screen Button ❖ touch «Embroidery Computer» in the Selection menu

• built-in embroidery motifs can be selected with the on-screen buttons «Alphabets», «Motifs» and «My Designs»

Selecting Alphabets ❖ touch «Alphabets» in the Selection menu

• the different alphabets are visible on the display ❖ select one of the alphabets
• a screen with a keyboard appears

• for more information on Lettering see page 226 ••••••••••••

Selecting Motifs ❖ touch «Motifs» in the Selection menu

• the motifs appear in color on the display ❖ select a motif by touching the appropriate on-screen button

Selecting My Designs ❖ touch «My Designs» in the Selection menu

• the saved personal motifs appear in color on the display ❖ select a motif by touching the appropriate on-screen button

194 The Embroidery Computer – Selecting Embroidery Motifs

Embroidery Motifs from an Embroidery Card

«Embroidery Card» On-screen Button

• touch «Embroidery Card»
  • the motifs of the embroidery design card (optional accessory) appear in color on the display (provided that a card is inserted)
• select a motif by touching the appropriate on-screen button

• for more information on Embroidery Cards see page 255

Embroidery Motifs from a CD-ROM

«CD-ROM» On-screen Button

• touch «CD-ROM»

  • the motifs of the CD-ROM (optional accessory, depending on the country) appear in color on the display (provided that CD-ROM drive is connected and a CD-ROM inserted)

• select a motif by touching the appropriate on-screen button

• for more information on CD-ROM see page 253

Embroidery Motifs from myartista Portal

«Portal» On-screen Button

• touch «Portal»
  • a special screen appears for the Modem connection (provided that the Modem is connected and you are connected to your service provider)
  • as soon as the Modem (optional) is connected, the motifs of the myartista Portal (information source) appear on the display
• select a motif by touching the appropriate on-screen button

• for more information on the myartista Portal see page 252

The Embroidery Computer – Selecting Embroidery Motifs 195

Selecting the Embroidery Hoop

Design Menu Edit 1

• select an embroidery motif from the various choices of motifs
  • the screen «Design Menu Edit 1» appears
  • the selected embroidery motif is shown in the most appropriate (smallest possible) hoop
  • the «Hoop» on-screen button shows which hoop should be attached
  • attach the recommended hoop

Attaching the Embroidery Hoop

Raising Needle and Embroidery Presser Foot

• raise needle and embroidery presser foot
• hold the hoop with the right side of the fabric up and the attaching mechanism to the left

Starting to Embroider

Attaching the Hoop

• pass the hoop under the embroidery presser foot
• squeeze the ends of the attaching mechanism on the side of the hoop
• position the center points of the hoop (small attachment clamps) over the bracket of the embroidery arm
• push the hoop down until it engages
• release the attaching mechanism of the hoop

Removing the Hoop

• press both ends on the hoop attaching mechanism towards each other
• pull up to remove the hoop

Embroidering Motifs

• touch «OK» in the Design Menu Edit 1 or press the Quick Reverse button on head frame
• embroidery computer moves to check if hoop is attached

Embroidery Menu (Ready)

• the Embroidery menu (Ready) opens with the embroidery motif
• the embroidery motif is ready to be embroidered

196 The Embroidery Computer – Starting to Embroider

Starting to Embroider With the Quick Reverse Button on Head Frame

❖ lower the presser foot ❖ keep the Quick Reverse button on the head frame depressed until the embriodery computer starts

• the embroidery computer will sew approximately 6 stitches and stop automatically ❖ raise the presser foot ❖ cut the thread tail at the beginning of motif ❖ lower the presser foot ❖ press the Quick Reverse button to resume embroidering

Starting to Embroider With Foot Control

❖ lower the presser foot ❖ press the foot control

• the embroidery computer will stop automatically after approx. 6 stitches ❖ release the foot control ❖ raise the presser foot ❖ cut the thread tail at the beginning of motif ❖ lower the presser foot ❖ continue embroidering by pressing the foot control

Embroidery Screen

• after starting to embroider the Embroidery screen appears

Interrupting With the Foot Control

❖ when the embroidery computer is embroidering, press Quick Reverse button on head frame or tap the foot control lightly

• the embroidery computer will stop immediately

Completing the Color

❖ lower the presser foot again ❖ press Quick Reverse button or the foot control again

• the embroidery computer embroiders all the sections in the color activated
• the embroidery computer stops automatically when complete
• both threads are automatically cut with the Automatic Thread Cutter
• message appears “Color finished attach new thread”
• acknowledge by touching «OK»

Changing Color

• the embroidery computer is automatically ready to embroider the next color ❖ change color of the upper thread accordingly ❖ embroider with the new color as described above

Cutting Thread Ends After Embroidery

❖ raise the presser foot ❖ remove the embroidery hoop from the embroidery arm ❖ cut threads close to the motif ❖ carefully remove any connecting threads from the embroidered area ❖ take care that the bobbin thread is not cut too closely to the stitch plate when removing the embroidery hoop

The Embroidery Computer – Starting to Embroider 197

Selection Menu

After turning on the embroidery computer or changing from Sewing to Embroidery Mode, the Selection menu appears. This happens when a motif is selected or combined with an existing motif.

Return to Selection Menu

• this function appears after selecting one of the following functions: «Alphabets», «Motifs» or «My Design»
• touch symbol
• Selection menu appears

On-screen Functions and Displays

Scroll Up

• touch symbol one or more times
  • the screen content scrolls up to show more options
• touch the symbol continuously to scroll quickly

Scroll Down

• touch symbol one or more times
  • the screen content scrolls down to show more options
• touch the symbol continuously to scroll quickly

?« (Help) (double function) Question/Help about a function:

• touch symbol and select a function
  • a description of the selected function appears
• close with «ESC»

Question/Help about a motif:

• touch symbol and select a motif
  • a special screen appears which shows the following information on the respective motif:
    • name and motif format
    • width, height, embroidery time, stitch count and color number (can vary according to motif)
• from this screen the motif can be opened or deleted directly (or with «ESC» back to the Selection menu)

Closing Special Applications

• this function appears if changing from Design Menu Edit 1 back to the Selection menu
• touch symbol
  • the special application closes
  • returns to previous screen

Spinning Spool

• the spinning spool shows that the embroidery computer is calculating
• no operations are possible during the calculation process

Note: If you press the question mark the machine is «locked». If you touch the screen (anywhere) the machine will sew again.

198 The Embroidery Computer – On-screen Functions and Displays

Common Functions and Displays of Design Menu Edit 1 and Edit 2

Design Menu Edit 1 After selecting a motif the Design Menu Edit 1 appears. In this menu for example new motifs can be selected or combinations made by adding or duplicating.

Design Menu Edit 2 The Design menu has a sub menu called Edit 2 which is used to alter motifs (e.g. Rescale Motif Proportionally, Mirror Image, Rotate Motif, etc.).

Select Hoop

• display of the most appropriate hoop for the selected motif
• ✧ touch on-screen button
• the display «Select Hoop» appears
• each hoop size is displayed with maximum stitch field in mm

Possible Hoop Selections (display «Select Hoop»)

• ✧ select hoop (Small, Medium, Large Oval or Mega)
• the display closes and the selected hoop is visible on the «Hoop» on-screen button
• ✧ the display can also be closed by touching the «ESC» on-screen button, without selecting a hoop

Check

• ✧ touch symbol
• the hoop moves vertically so that the size of the attached hoop may be read in the embroidery computer
• if only the hoop should be read, touch «Cancel»
• motif stitching area is read next with 4 stops
  • lower left
  • upper right
  • lower right
  • upper left
• ✧ acknowledge each stop with «OK»
• attached hoop is displayed
• if no hoop or a too small hoop is attached, an error message will appear

Motif Center

• ✧ touch symbol
• the center of the motif is displayed by the cursor
• the hoop will be moved until the needle is in the center of the motif
• ✧ touch symbol again
• on the display the first stitch of the motif will be marked again by the cursor

Motif Information

• ✧ touch symbol
• a screen appears which shows the following information on the activated motif:
  • width, height, embroidery time, color number and stitch count, thread colors and thread brand
• because of the complete overview on colors needed (scroll if necessary), the threads can be laid out ready before beginning embroidery

Motif Size

• display of motif width and height in mm

Embroidery Time

• display in minutes of the total embroidery time of the motif selected

Color Numbers

• display of the motif color numbers
• ✧ touch symbol
• the Color Motif display appears (the display closes by touching the symbol again)

The Embroidery Computer – On-screen Functions and Displays 199

Color Motif Display

• the color sequence can be scrolled with the arrows

• the display of the selected color is indicated in the Color Information bar as well as on the screen

• touch the Color Information bar

• the screen «Change Color/Brand to» appears

• the current thread color or brand can be changed

• for more information on Changing the Current Thread Color see page 232

Show Grid

• touch symbol
  • a large cross hair indicates the hoop center
• touch symbol again
• because the grid now visible the motif can be positioned much better
• touch symbol again and the grid is switched off

Retrieve

• this function appears only when combining designs
• touch symbol
• switches between motifs when combining designs
• active motif is shown in color
• depending on how many times the function was touched, a motif or motif combination is shown active

Zoom

• touch symbol
  • displays the motif enlarged by one step (zoomed in)
• touch symbol a second time
  • displays the motif enlarged by a further step
• with the stitch width or stitch length knob the motif can be scrolled to view
• touch symbol a third time
  • reverts motif back to original size

? (Help)

• touch symbol and select a function
• the explanation of the selected function appears
• close with «ESC»

Embroidery Menu (Ready)

• touch «OK»
• the display changes from the Design Menu Edit 1 to Embroidery menu (Ready)

Design Menu Edit 1

New Motif

• touch «New Motif»
  • Selection menu appears
• select new motif or close display with «ESC»

Add Motif

• touch «Add Motif»
  • Selection menu appears
• select new motif or lettering of your choice or close display with «ESC»
• motif is added to motif on screen

Duplicate Motif

• touch «Duplicate»
  • the selected motif on screen will be duplicated automatically

Delete

• this function only appears when combining designs
• touch symbol
• deletes the activated motif, the next one appears in color

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Save

• touch symbol

• the "Save" screen appears

• for more information on Saving see pages 240-242

Design Menu Edit 2

Move Motif

• touch symbol
• the purple knob icons for operating the stitch width and length knob appear
• to move the motif horizontally, turn the stitch width knob - to move right turn knob clockwise - to move left turn knob counter clockwise
• to move the motif vertically, turn the stitch length knob - to move up, turn knob counter clockwise - to move down, turn knob clockwise
• in the purple knob icon the alteration is displayed in 1/10 millimeter (mm)
• to move the motif diagonally turn the stitch width and length knob (the number in both purple knob icon is the same)
• to re-center the motif touch the purple knob icon or touch «Move Motif» again
• touch «Move Motif» twice and a duplicated motif is centered

Rescale Motif Proportionally

• touch symbol
• the purple knob icon for operating the stitch width knob appears
• to enlarge the motif turn stitch width knob clockwise
• to reduce the motif turn stitch width knob counter clockwise
• display of the alteration in percent (%)
• to reactivate the default setting (100%) of the motif touch the purple knob icon

To Next Page - Edit 2

• touch symbol
• Design Menu Edit 1 changes to the Design Menu Edit 2

Rotate Motif

• touch symbol
• the purple knob icon for operating the stitch width knob appears
• to rotate the motif clockwise, turn stitch width knob clockwise
• to rotate the motif counter clockwise, turn the stitch width knob counter clockwise
• display of the position in degrees (°)
• to reactivate the default setting (0°/360°) touch the purple knob icon
• touch «rotate motif» several times and rotate motif clockwise in 90° steps (0°/90°/180°/270°/360°)

Rescale Motif Height or Width

• touch symbol
• the purple knob icons for operating the stitch width and length knob appear
• to adjust the width of the motif (horizontally), turn stitch width knob clockwise to increase width and counter clockwise to decrease width
• to adjust the height of the motif (vertically), turn stitch length knob clockwise to increase height and counter clockwise to decrease height
• display of the adjustment in percent (%)
• to reactivate the default setting (100%) of the motif touch the purple knob icon

Horizontal Mirror Image (left/right)

• touch symbol
• the motif will be mirrored vertically (left/right)

Vertical Mirror Image (up/down)

• touch symbol
• the motif will be mirrored horizontally (up/down)

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Motif Properties

• with the Motif Properties function the following is possible:
  • altering the stitch density of stitch types
  • Pull Compensation: adjusting excessive spacing/overlap of motif
  • Run Length: altering outline length
• touch symbol
• a special display appears

• alter stitch density (satin stitch, step stitch, decorative stitch fills (Fancy Fill))
  • touching «+» increases the stitch density
  • touching «-» reduces the stitch density
  • display of the alteration in percent (%)
• adjusting Pull Compensation
  • touching «+» increases the Pull Compensation value to decrease excessive spacing between objects and/or outlines caused by the push and pull effect of fill stitches
  • touching «-» decreases the Pull Compensation value to eliminate excessive overlap of objects and/or outlines caused by the push and pull effect of fill stitches
  • display of the alteration in 1/10 millimeter (mm)
• altering Run Length (outline)
  • lengthen Run Length by touching «+»
  • shorten Run Length by touching «-»
• confirm entry by touching «OK»
  • display of the alteration in 1/10 millimeter (mm)

Letter Manipulation

• touch symbol
• a special display appears

• to insert lettering touch the Text bar
• a screen with a keyboard appears
• to change the alphabet type scroll next to the Alphabet symbol
• the alphabet type changes in the display
• to alter lettering size scroll with arrows next to the Height box
• alteration is shown in milimeter (mm)
• to change the baseline type of lettering touch the desired on-screen button
  • horizontal baseline
  • circle counter clockwise produces lettering below the curved baseline (three different forms of arched lettering are possible, the larger the green circle the less the arch)
  • circle clockwise produces lettering above the curved baseline (three different forms of arched lettering are possible, the larger the green circle the less the arch)
  • vertical baseline
• use up or down arrows to change letter spacing in mm steps between letters

To Next Page - Edit 1

• touch symbol
• Design Menu Edit 1 appears

Note: The last activated function in Edit 2 (Move Motif, Rotate Motif, Rescale Motif Height or Width and Rescale Motif Proportionally) can still be changed when switching back to Design Menu Edit 1.

Embroidery Menu (Ready)

In the Embroidery menu (Ready) the motif can be embroidered and embroidery related alterations made (e.g. adjusting thread tension, reducing motor speed, etc.).

Hoop Display

• display of the attached embroidery hoop with stitch field dimensions in mm

Hoop Relocator

• this function makes threading easier if the thread has to be changed when the needle is very close to the left edge of the hoop
  • touch symbol
• the hoop moves horizontally to the center, a message appears
  • rethread
  • touch «OK» and the message will close
• the hoop moves back to the previous position
  • touch the Quick Reverse button
• the embroidery computer continues to embroider

Motif Size

• display of the motif width and height in millimeters (mm)

Embroidery Time

• display in minutes of the total embroidery time of the motif selected

Color Information Bar

• information on the current thread color:
  • display of the current thread color
  • position of the current thread color (1st number)
  • number (2nd number)
  • color number of the selected thread brand
  • right and left arrow change the current thread color
  • touch the Color Information bar
• the hoop moves to first stitch of current thread color (a cursor icon appears in the Color Information bar)
• the current (active) color can also be individually embroidered by touching the Color Information bar

Thread Tension (Alteration)

• touch symbol
• the Thread Tension screen appears
• the Thread Tension can be altered as desired
• the selected setting is visible in the on-screen button

Embroidery Time

• display of the total (and remaining) embroidery time of the motifs on the upper bar
• Number in upper bar:
  • the left number indicates how many stitches there are in the active motif/motif combination
  • the right number indicates the total stitch count of the active motif/motif combination
• display of the embroidery time of the active color in the lower bar
• stitch time on both bars counts down as embroidery progresses

The Embroidery Computer – On-screen Functions and Displays 203

Design Menu Edit 1

• touch symbol
  • the screen changes from the Embroidery menu (Ready) to the Design Menu Edit 1

Embroidery Speed 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 4/4

• touch symbol one or more times
  • the desired speed will be selected
  • the bar on the symbol shows the alteration
  • reduces or increases the Embroidery Speed proportionally
• touch the symbol longer and the default speed (4/4) is set again

Single/Multi Color Motif

• touch symbol
  • if the symbol is active, the complete motif will be embroidered in one color (without stopping)
  • if the symbol is inactive, the colors will be embroidered individually

?» (Help)

• touch symbol and select a function
  • the explanation for the selected function appears
• close with «ESC»

Bobbin Thread Length

• When the Bobbin Thread Length runs low the embroidery computer stops and the following message appears: «Please check lower thread»
• as long as the message is visible, the lower thread control is turned off and embroidering can continue
• if the message is closed with «OK» the lower thread control is active again

Embroidery Sequence Control (i.e. thread breakage)

• touch symbol
  • the Information Area for operating the stitch width knob appears
• to check the embroidery sequence of the motif in stages turn stitch width knob
  • the needle follows the embroidery sequence in small steps
• to follow the embroidery sequence forwards, turn the stitch width knob clockwise
• to follow the embroidery sequence backwards, turn the stitch width knob counter clockwise
  • the number in the Information Area shows the stitch count of the embroidery sequence
• to reactivate the default setting touch the purple knob icon

Move Hoop

• touch symbol
  • the Information Areas for operating the stitch width and stitch length knob appear
  • if the fabric of a large motif has to be rehooped (e.g. lettering, border, etc.), the hoop can be moved to the last stitch of the already embroidered part of the motif by turning the knobs

204 The Embroidery Computer – On-screen Functions and Display