Brother PE-DESIGN Ver.5 - Manual (Page 10)

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Contents
Before Using
Getting Started
Design Center
Layout & Editing
Programmable Stitch Creator
Quick Reference
Alphabetic Index
System Requirements
Before installing the software on your computer, make sure that the computer meets the following
requirements.
NOTE:
• Power is supplied to this USB card writer module through the USB connection. Connect the USB card
writer module to a USB connector of the computer or to a self-powered USB hub that can supply
enough power to the card writer module. If the card writer module is not connected in this way, it may
not operate correctly.
• This product may not operate correctly with some computers and USB expansion cards.
Installation
This section describes how to install the driver and application software.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to perform the installation according to the following instructions. If the installation is inter-
rupted or not performed according to the instructions, the software will not be installed correctly.
NOTE:
The following installation procedure includes descriptions and dialog boxes for Windows 98. The proce-
dure and dialog boxes for other operating systems may be slightly different.
1 Turn on the computer and start Windows. Quit all other applications.
2
Plug the USB connector into the USB port on the computer.
Make sure that the connector is fully inserted.
Computer IBM-PC or compatible computer originally equipped with a USB port
Operating system Windows 98, ME, XP or 2000
Processor Pentium 133 MHz or higher
Memory Minimum 32 MB (64 MB or more is recommended)
Hard disk free space Minimum 100 MB
Monitor SVGA (800
×
600), 16-bit color or higher
Port USB Ver. 1.1
Printer A graphic printer that is supported by your system (if you wish to print
your images)
CD-ROM drive Required for installation
Installing the Software