Brother Innovis 4500 D Manual

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c
cc cPress . 
→ The display returns to the stitch selection screen. 
d
dd
dPress .
e
ee
eSelect .
f
ff
fPress   to sew the pattern 
continuously.
* Press   to view the completed pattern (see 
page 127).
g
gg gPress .
Memo
Patterns are deleted individually starting with 
the last pattern entered by pressing  . 
						

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Combining Large and Small 
Stitch Patterns 
Example:
a
aa aPress .
→ The large size stitch will be selected.
b
bb
bPress   again, then press   to select 
the small size. 
→ The pattern is displayed in a smaller size.
c
cc cPress   to sew continuously.
→ The entered pattern is repeated.
Combining Horizontal Mirror 
Image Stitch Patterns 
Example: 
						

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a
aa aPress . 
b
bb
bPress   again, then press  . 
→ The pattern is flipped along a vertical axis.
c
cc
cPress . 
→ The entered pattern is repeated.
Combining Stitch Patterns of 
Different Length
Example:
a
aa
aPress  , then press   once.
→  The length of the image is set to  .
b
bb
bSelect   again, then press   3 times.
→ The length of the image is set to  . 
						

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c
cc cPress .
→ The entered pattern is repeated.
Making Step Stitch Patterns (for 
7mm Satin Stitch Patterns Only) 
You can use the     keys with 7mm satin 
stitch patterns to create a step effect. 
Stitch patterns sewn so that they create a step 
effect are called step stitch patterns. 
* Press   to move the stitch pattern a distance 
equal to half of the stitch pattern’s size to the left. 
* Press   to move the stitch pattern a distance  equal to half of the stitch pattern’s size to the right. 
Example: 
a
aa aPress . 
b
bb
bPress . 
→ The next stitch pattern will move to the right.
c
cc
cPress  again.  
						

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d
dd dPress .
→ The next stitch pattern will move to the left.
e
ee
ePress .
→ The entered pattern is repeated.

More Examples
Press   →   →   →   →   .
Press   →   →    →    →    →  
  →    →    →   .
Press   →    →    →   .
Press   →   →   →    →    →  
  →    →    →   . 
						

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USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
Stitch Data Precautions
Observe the following precautions when using stitch data other than that created and saved in this 
machine.
■Types of Stitch Data that can be Used
• In the Character/Decorative Stitch memory, only .pmu stitch data files can be used with this machine. Using 
data other than that created using this machine may cause the machine to malfunction.
■Types of USB Devices/Media that can be Used
Stitch data can be saved to or recalled from USB media. Use media that meets the following specifications.
 USB Floppy disk drive
 USB Flash drive (USB Flash memory)
Stitch data can be recalled only.
 USB CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW drives
You can also use the following types of USB media with the USB Memory Card Reader/Writer.
 Secure Digital (SD) Card
 CompactFlash
 Memory Stick

 Multi Media Card (MMC)
 XD-Picture Card
 When a file folder is necessary to create, use a computer.
■Computers and Operating Systems with  the Following Specifications can be 
Used
 Compatible models:
IBM PC with a USB port as standard equipment
IBM PC-compatible computer equipped with a USB port as standard equipment
 Compatible operating systems:
Microsoft Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
(Windows 98SE requires a driver. Download the driver from our Web site ( http://solutions.brother.com ). In 
addition, only Windows 98 Second Edition can use the driver.)
■Precautions on Using the Computer to Create and Save Data
 If the name of the stitch data file/folder cannot be identified, for example, because the name contains special 
characters, the file/folder is not displayed. If this occurs, change the name of the file/folder. We recommend 
using the 26 letters of the alphabet (uppercase and lowercase), the numbers 0 through 9, “-”, and “_”.
 Stitch data in a folder created in USB media can be retrieved.
 Do not create folders in “Removable Disk” on a computer. If stitch data is stored in a folder in “Removable  Disk”, that stitch data cannot be retrieved by the machine.
Note
• Some USB media may not be usable with this machine. Please visit our website for more details.
 The access lamp will begin blinking after inserting USB Devices/Media, and it will take about 5 to 6 sec-onds to recognize the Devices/Media. (Time will differ depending on the USB Device/Media). 
						

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Trademarks
 Secure Digital (SD) Card is a registered trademark or a trademark of SD Card Association.
 CompactFlash is a registered trademark or a trademark of Sandisk Corporation.
 Memory Stick is a registered trademark or a trademark of Sony Corporation.
 Smart Media is a registered trademark or a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
 Multi Media Card (MMC) is a registered trademark or a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG.
 xD-Picture Card is a registered trademark or a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd.
 IBM is a registered trademark or a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
 Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its 
proprietary programs.
All other brands and product names mentioned in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective 
companies. However, the explanations for markings such as 
® and ™ are not clearly described within the text.
 CAUTION
 When disconnecting the USB cable:
Before disconnecting the USB cable, click the  “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon in the taskbar of 
Windows
® Me/2000 or the  “Safely Remove Hardware ” icon in the taskbar of Windows® XP. Then, when 
the removable disk can safely be removed, disconnect the USB cable from the computer and the machine.
With Windows 98 SE, check that the Access lamp is not flashing before disconnecting the USB cable from 
the computer and the machine. 
						

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Saving Stitch Patterns in the 
Machine’s Memory
You can save often-used stitch patterns in the 
machine’s memory. The machine’s memory can 
hold up to 20 stitch patterns.
a
aa aPress .
b
bb
bPress . 
* Press   to return to the original screen 
without saving.
→ The “Saving” screen is displayed. When the pattern 
is saved, the display returns to the original screen 
automatically.

If the Memory is Full
If this screen appears while you are trying to save a 
pattern on the machine’s memory, the memory is 
too full to hold the currently selected stitch pattern. 
To save the stitch pattern in the machine’s memory, 
you have to delete a previously saved stitch pattern. 
a
aa aPress .
* Press   to return to the original screen 
without saving.
Note
Do not turn the main power to OFF while the 
“Saving ” screen is displayed. You will lose 
the stitch pattern you are saving. 
Memo
 It takes a few seconds to save a stitch pat-
tern. 
 See page 140 for information on retrieving a 
saved stitch pattern. 
						

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b
bb bChoose a stitch pattern to delete. 
* Press   so the pattern saved in that pocket 
appears.
* Press   if you decide not to delete the stitch  pattern. 
a Pockets holding saved stitch patterns
c
cc
cPress .
→ A confirmation message appears.
d
dd
dPress . 
* If you decide not to delete the stitch pattern, press 
. 
→ The machine deletes the stitch pattern, then 
automatically saves the new stitch pattern.
a 
						

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Saving Stitch Patterns to USB 
Media (Commercially Available)
When sending stitch patterns from the machine to 
USB media, plug the USB media into the 
machine’s USB port. Depending on the type of 
USB media being used, either directly plug the 
USB device into the machine’s USB port or plug 
the USB Card Writer/Reader into the machine’s 
USB port.
a
aa aPress . 
b
bb
bInsert the USB media into the USB port 
connector on the machine.
a USB port connector for media
b USB media
c
cc cPress .
* Press   to return to the original screen 
without saving.
→ The “Saving” screen is displayed. When the pattern 
is saved, the display returns to the original screen 
automatically.
Memo
Some USB media may not be usable with this 
machine. Please visit our web site for more 
details.
Memo
The USB media can be inserted or removed 
at any time.
 Do not insert anything other than USB 
media into the USB media port connector. 
Otherwise, the USB media drive may be 
damaged.
a
b