Brother PC-420 - Manual (Page 6)

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Operation panel
The operation panel, located on the front at the right of the sewing machine, consists of the LCD (liquid crystal
display) and keys for specifying various sewing settings.
1 LCD (liquid crystal display)
Settings for the selected stitch and error messages for
incorrect operations appear in the LCD. Use keys 2
through 9, described below, to display various items
and select the settings. For details, refer to
“Understanding the LCD Screens” (page 12).
2 Sewing machine help key
Press this key to display operation information. Simple
descriptions on threading the upper thread, installing
the bobbin, winding the bobbin and replacing the
presser foot can be displayed.
3 Stitch selection key
Press this key to select the desired type of stitch.
4 + key
Press this key to add a pattern when sewing
combinations of characters or decorative stitches.
5 C key
Press this key to remove an added pattern when sewing
combinations of characters or decorative stitches.
6 Arrow keys
Use these keys to move in the indicated direction when
selecting an item displayed on the screen. In addition,
can be pressed to select a lower setting and
can be pressed to select a higher setting.
7 OK key
Press this key to apply the selected item.
8 Back key
Press this key to return to the previous screen.
9 Settings key
Press this key to select sewing settings, such as for
automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching, or other
settings such as the operation beep.
0 Stitch keys
Use these keys to quickly select one of 12 of the most
often used stitches. For details, refer to “Selecting
stitching” (page 68).
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