Brother Quattro 3 User Manual

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■Saving a Settings Screen Image to 
USB Media
An image of the settings screen can be saved as a 
BMP file.
A maximum of 100 images can be saved on a single 
USB media at one time.
aInsert the USB media into the primary (top) 
USB port on the right side of the machine.
a Primary (top) USB port
b USB media
bPress .
→The Sewing settings screen appears. Select the 
settings screen page that you want to save the screen 
image of.
cPress .
→The image file will be saved to the USB media.
dRemove the USB media, and then check the 
saved image using a computer.
The files for Settings screen images are saved with the 
name “S**.BMP”.
* “**” in the name “S**.BMP” will automatically be 
replaced with a number between 00 and 99.
■Changing the Pointer Shape When a 
USB Mouse Is Used
In the settings screen, the shape can be selected for 
the pointer that appears when a USB mouse is 
connected. Depending upon the background color, 
select the desired shape from the three that are 
available.
aPress .
→ The Sewing settings screen appears.
bPress .
→The General settings screen appears.
cDisplay 3/8 (page 3 of 8) of the General 
settings screen.
dUse   and   to choose the pointer 
shape from the three settings available 
(,  and ).
ePress   to return to the original screen.
Note
 If 100 image files have already been saved 
on the USB media, the following message 
appears. In this case, delete a file from the 
USB media or use different USB media.
Memo
 For details on changing the background color, refer to “Changing the Background 
Colors of the Embroidery Patterns” on page 
42.
Memo
 The setting remains selected even if the machine is turned off. 
						

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■Changing the Screen Saver Image
Instead of the default image, you can select your 
own personal images for the screen saver of your 
machine.
Before changing the screen saver image, prepare the 
image on your computer or USB media.
Compatible image files
aPress .
→ The Sewing settings screen appears.
b Press  .
→The General settings screen appears.
cDisplay 4/8 (page 4 of 8) of the General 
settings screen.
dPress .
ePress .
fConnect the USB media or the computer 
(using a USB cable) that contains your 
personal image to the USB port of the 
machine.
* See page 32 about USB connectivity.
gPress   to select the first image.
* The images will appear in a list in this screen. Select 
the desired number to specify the image.
hSelect the device that is connected.
* Press   when connecting USB media to the 
primary (top) USB port.
* Press   when connecting USB media to the  center USB port.
* Press   when connecting a computer using a  USB cable, and then copy your personal images into 
“Removable Disk”, which appears on the desktop of 
the computer.
→ A list of your personal images appear on the screen.
Format JPEG format (.jpg)
File size Max. 150 KB for each image
File dimension 480 × 800 pixels or less, (If the width is 
more than 480 pixels, the image imported 
will be reduced to a width of 480 pixels.)
Number allowed 5 or less
Note
 When using USB media, make sure that it 
contains only your own personal images to 
be selected for the screen saver.
 Folders are recognized. Open the folder that  holds your personal images. 
						

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* Press   to delete the selected image.
* Press   to view the previous page.
iPress a file name to select image and then 
press .
→The selected image is stored on your machine.
* Press   to view the previous page.
jRepeat the procedure from step g to select 
the remaining images.
kPress   to return to the original screen.
■ Selecting the Initial Screen Display
The Initial screen that appears on the machine can 
be changed.
aPress .
→ The Sewing settings screen appears.
bPress .
→The General settings screen appears.
cDisplay 4/8 (page 4 of 8) of the General 
settings screen.
dUse   and   to select the setting for the 
initial screen display.
* Opening Screen : When the machine is turned on, 
the home page screen appears after the opening 
movie screen is touched.
* Home Page : When the machine is turned on, the 
home page screen appears.
* Sewing/Embroidery Screen : When the machine is 
turned on, the Embroidery screen appears if the 
embroidery unit is attached to the machine, or the 
sewing screen appears if the embroidery unit is not 
attached to the machine.
ePress   to return to the original screen.
■ Choosing the Display Language
aPress .
→ The Sewing settings screen appears.
bPress .
→The General settings screen appears.
cDisplay 4/8 (page 4 of 8) of the General 
settings screen.
dUse   and   to choose the display 
language.
aDisplay language
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ePress   to return to the original screen.
■Changing the Background Colors of 
the Embroidery Patterns
In the settings screen, the background colors can be 
changed for the embroidery pattern and pattern 
thumbnails. Depending on the pattern color, select 
the desired background color from the 66 settings 
available. Different background colors can be 
selected for the embroidery pattern and pattern 
thumbnails.
aPress .
→ The Sewing settings screen appears.
bPress .
→The Embroidery settings screen appears.
cDisplay 7/8 (page 7 of 8) of the Embroidery 
settings screen.
dPress .
aEmbroidery pattern background
b Pattern thumbnails background
eSelect the background color from the 66 
settings available.
aEmbroidery pattern background
b Selected color
a Pattern thumbnails background
b Selected color
fPress   to return to the original screen.
Memo
 When using the Embroidery or Embroidery 
Edit, touch   to directly access the 
Embroidery settings screen.
a
b
Memo
 The setting remains selected even if the machine is turned off.
b
a
b
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■Specifying the Size of Pattern 
Thumbnails
The thumbnails for selecting an embroidery pattern 
can be set to be displayed at the normal size or a 
larger size. The larger size is 1.5 times the normal 
size.
aPress .
→ The Sewing settings screen appears.
bPress .
→The Embroidery settings screen appears.
cDisplay 8/8 (page 8 of 8) of the Embroidery 
settings screen.
dPress   or   to select the desired 
thumbnail size.
Note
 When thumbnail size setting has been 
changed the pattern selection screen will not 
immediately reflect the chosen size. To view 
the patterns with the new thumbnail size, 
return to the category selection screen, and 
then select the pattern category again. 
						

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Using the Sewing Machine Help Key 
Press   to open the sewing machine help screen. Three functions are available from the screen 
shown below.
aPress this key to see explanation for upper threading, winding the bobbin, changing the presser foot, preparing to 
embroider a pattern, and how to use the machine (see page 47).
b Press this key to select utility stitches when you are not sure which stitch to use or how to sew the stitch (see page 
45).
c Press this key to see an explanation of the stitch selected (see page 46).
a
b
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Using the Operation Guide Function
Press  to open the screen shown below. Six categories are displayed at the top of the screen. 
Press a key to see more information about that category.
 displays information about 
the main parts of the machine and their 
functions. This is the first screen displayed 
when you press  .  displays information about 
the operation buttons.  displays information about 
threading the machine, changing presser feet, 
etc. Some of the functions are described in 
the movies. Watch these movies for a better 
understanding of the functions.
 displays information about 
attaching the embroidery unit, preparing 
fabric for embroidering, etc.
Some of the functions are described in the 
movies. Watch these movies for a better 
understanding of the functions.  displays troubleshooting 
information.  displays information about 
cleaning the machine, etc.
Some of the functions are described in the 
movies. Watch these movies for a better 
understanding of the functions. 
						

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Example:Displaying information about 
upper threading
aPress .
bPress .
cPress . 
→The lower half of the screen will change.
dPress   (upper threading).
→The screen shows instructions for threading the 
machine.
eRead the instructions.
* Press   to see a video of the displayed 
instructions.
Press   under movie to go back to the 
beginning. Press   to pause. Press   to 
restart after pause. Press   to close out the 
movie.
* Press   to view the next page.
* Press   to view the previous page.
fPress   to return to the original screen.
Using the Sewing Guide Function
The sewing guide function can be used to select 
patterns from the Utility Stitch screen.
Use this function when you are not sure which 
stitch to use for your application, or to get advice 
about sewing particular stitches. For example, if 
you want to sew overcasting, but you do not know 
which stitch to use or how to sew the stitch, you 
can use this screen to get advice. We recommend 
that beginners use this method to select stitches.
aEnter Utility Stitch category from the home 
page.
bPress .
cPress .
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dPress the key of the category whose sewing 
instructions you wish to view.
* Press   to return to the original screen.
eRead the explanations and select the 
appropriate stitch.
→The screen displays directions for sewing the 
selected stitch. Follow the directions to sew the 
stitch. 
Using the Pattern Explanation 
Function
If you want to know more about the uses of a stitch 
pattern, select the pattern and press   and 
then   to see an explanation of the 
stitch selection.
Example: Displaying information about 
aPress .
bPress .
cPress .
→The screen shows information.
dPress   to return to the original screen.
Note
 With the pattern explanation function, 
descriptions can be displayed for the 
patterns available on the Utility Stitch and 
Character/Decorative Stitch screens.
 Descriptions are displayed for each pattern  in the Utility Stitch screen. Description for 
the Character/Decorative Stitch category is 
also displayed.
 If the   key appears in gray, the 
pattern explanation function cannot be used.
Memo
 The settings remain displayed to allow you  to fine tune the stitch. 
						

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LOWER THREADING
Winding the Bobbin
Press  →   →   → 
  →    in this order to display a 
video example of bobbin winding on the LCD (see 
page 46). Follow the steps explained below to 
complete the operation.
■ Using the Supplemental Spool Pin
With this machine, you can wind the bobbin during 
sewing. While using the main spool pin to sew 
embroidery, you can conveniently wind the bobbin 
using the supplemental spool pin.
a Supplemental spool pin
aTurn the main power to ON and open the 
top cover.
bAlign the groove in the bobbin with the 
spring on the bobbin winder shaft, and set 
the bobbin on the shaft.
aGroove in the bobbin
b Spring on the shaft
 CAUTION
 The included bobbin was designed specifically 
for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other 
models are used, the machine will not operate 
correctly. Use only the included bobbin or 
bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, 
(SFB: XA5539-151)).
* Actual size
a This model
b Other models
c 11.5 mm (approx. 7/16 inch)