Bernina Artista 730E User Guide - Page 32

Special Functions The following functions are found on the artista 730 sewing computer. Each function which can be used in the selected program is either shown in the yellow part of the screen or on the two bottom rows of the gray part of the screen. Presser Foot Indicator • the recommended presser foot for the selected stitch is displayed by number ™ touch symbol • a screen will appear with further presser foot options • if the presser foot is raised it is indicated with an arrow Indication of the Altered Stitch Width or Stitch Length • return to basic setting by touching the stitch width/stitch length bar Long Stitch ™ touch symbol • sewing computer sews every second stitch (max. stitch length 10mm) • can be activated for all practical, decorative, and directional stitches except buttonholes and sideways motion stitches • functions and stitches can be combined • can be programmed in Combi Mode and saved in File Drawers Applications: • combine with straight stitch to baste • combine with triple straight stitch for topstitching Pattern Extend 2-5 x ™ touch one or more times • the numbers 2-5 appear depending on the type of stitch selected • the length of selected stitch will be increased by 2-5 times • stitch integrity is maintained • lengthened stitches can be programmed in Combi Mode ™ touch the symbol longer and the func- tion is turned off. The symbol is inactive (yellow) Applications: • lengthen existing stitches without affecting the stitch density • combine stitches 30 The Sewing Computer - On-screen Functions Note: The 0-9 function button (Stitch Selection by Number) as well as the History function button (the 15 last selected stitches) are always visible on the screen. Pattern Begin • the symbol is automatically highlighted in blue (= active), when a stitch is selected • after beginning to sew the symbol is turned off (inactive, yellow) ™ touch symbol • the needle moves to the beginning of a stitch or stitch program Applications: • decorative stitches, buttonholes, working in Combi Mode Horizontal Mirror Image (left/right) ™ touch symbol • sewing computer sews selected stitch in Horizontal Mirror Image (left/right - determined by the sewing direction) • can be programmed in Combi Mode and saved in File Drawers Applications: • blindstitch for shell edging • decorative stitching • stitch combinations Vertical Mirror Image (up/down) ™ touch symbol • sewing computer sews selected stitch in Vertical Mirror Image (up/down - determined by the sewing direction) • can be programmed in Combi Mode and saved in File Drawers Applications: • decorative stitching • stitch combinations