Brother International PEDESIGNNEXT Users Manual - English - Page 17

How To Use Manuals The following manuals are included with this software. Installation Guide This guide contains instruction about the preparations necessary to begin using the software. Follow the instructions provided in this guide to complete the preparation and installation of the software. Instruction Manual This manual contains instruction on how to use the PE-DESIGN software. First, read "Starting Up/Exiting Application", "Understanding Windows" and "Specifying Basic Software Settings" to gain a general understanding of the basic software applications. Next, read "Getting Started". This chapter provides procedures for creating embroidery patterns as examples for performing basic Layout & Editing operations and transferring patterns to the embroidery machine. Follow the procedures to create actual embroidery patterns. The chapters dedicated to each application provide descriptions of the useful functions and the various settings. Each descriptive title allows you to easily find the information that you need. In the chapters containing tutorials, follow the procedures to practice the various operations. Afterward, read the detailed descriptions. Additional information is provided in the following chapters. Read the appropriate chapter when necessary. Support/Service: Provides warranty information for this product in addition to the procedure for updating the software. Supplement: Provides function introductions, details on the settings available in the Options dialog box and troubleshooting procedures in addition to tips and precautions to maximize the use of this software. Menus/Tools and Reference: Provides lists of sew types, sewing attributes and fonts in addition to the various commands. The procedures in this manual are written for use in Windows 7®. If this software is used on an operating system other than Windows 7 ®, the procedures and appearance of the windows may differ slightly. ■ Opening the Instruction Manual (PDF format) This manual is provided in a PDF format on the enclosed CD-ROM. The Instruction Manual is also installed during software installation. Click All Programs, then PE-DESIGN NEXT, then Instruction Manual. Otherwise, with any application other than Design Database, click , then Instruction Manual. With Design Database, click Help, then Instruction Manual. b Memo: • Adobe® Reader® is required for viewing and printing the PDF version of the Instruction Manual. • If Adobe® Reader® is not on your computer, it must be installed. It can be downloaded from the Adobe Systems Incorporated Web site (http://www.adobe.com/). 15