Palette 9 Installation Guide

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................ 1

Before Use ................................................................................................................................... 2

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................2

Package Contents ..................................................................................................................................2

Optional Supply ......................................................................................................................................3

Principal Parts ........................................................................................................................................3

Installation..................................................................................................................................................4

Please Read Before Installation .............................................................................................................4

Installation Procedure.............................................................................................................................4

System Requirements ............................................................................................................................5

[STEP1] Installing the Software..............................................................................................................6

[STEP2] Upgrading the USB Card Writer Module (For upgrade customer only)..................................10

Checking for the Latest Version of the Program...................................................................................12

Technical Support.................................................................................................................................13

Online Registration ...............................................................................................................................13

Uninstallation ........................................................................................................................................13

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Before Use

Introduction

Package Contents

Check that the following items are included. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your Baby Lock retailer.

■

Version 9 (full version):

USB card writer module

CD-ROM Original card Installation Guide Instruction Manual Positioning sheet

Contains the software and Instruction Manual

(PDF format).

■

Version 9 upgrade for version 5, 6, 7 or 8:

CD-ROM Installation Guide Instruction Manual Positioning sheet

Contains the software and Instruction Manual

(PDF format).

a

Note:

The USB card writer module and the original card are not included in the package provided for upgrading from version 5, 6, 7 or 8.

Before Use

Optional

S

upply

Original card a

Note:

The only original cards that can be used with this USB card writer module are those like the one enclosed or optional original cards of the same type.

b

Memo:

Additional blank original cards can be purchased through your Baby Lock retailer. (BLEC-BC4)

Principal Parts

a b c a LED indicator

This indicator lights up when the unit is turned on, and flashes when the USB card writer module is communicating with the computer.

b Card slot

Insert an original card/embroidery card here.

c USB connector

Connect to the computer.

a

Note:

Never remove an original card or unplug the USB cable while this indicator is flashing.

b

Memo:

• Since power is supplied to the USB card writer module through the USB connection to the computer, there is no power supply cable or power switch.

• Be sure to keep original cards away from high humidity, direct sunlight, static electricity and strong shocks. Furthermore, do not bend the cards.

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Before Use

Installation

Please Read Before Installation

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Before beginning the installation, check that the computer meets the system requirements.

●

In order to install the software on Windows

®

Operating System, you must log on to the computer using an account with administrator privileges. For details on logging on to the computer using an account with administrator privileges, refer to the Windows manual.

●

The installation procedure is described for Windows

®

7. The procedure and dialog boxes for other operating systems may be slightly different.

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If the installation is canceled before it is completed or if the procedure is not performed as described, the software will not be installed correctly.

●

Do not remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive of the computer while the installation is being performed. Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is completed.

●

Before turning on the computer, be sure to disconnect the USB card writer module.

●

In order to upgrade the USB card writer module, you must be able to connect to the Internet. If you cannot connect to the Internet, contact your Baby Lock retailer.

●

If the USB card writer module is not upgraded, it can only be used the limited number of times that the software can be used. In order to upgrade the USB card writer module, be sure to perform STEP 2 on page 10.

Installation Procedure

The installation procedure is different depending on whether the full version or an upgrade of the software is being installed. Be sure to perform the installation procedures listed below.

■

Installing version 9 (full version)

c

“[STEP1] Installing the Software” on page 6

■

Upgrading from version 5, 6, 7 or 8

c

“[STEP1] Installing the Software” on page 6

c

“[STEP2] Upgrading the USB Card Writer Module (For upgrade customer only)” on page 10

Before Use

S

ystem Requirements

Before installing the software on your computer, make sure that the computer meets the following minimum

PC requirements.

Computer

Operating system

Processor

Memory

Hard disk free space

Monitor

Port

Printer

CD-ROM drive

Internet access

IBM-PC or compatible computer

Windows

®

XP, Windows Vista

®

, Windows

®

7 (32 or 64 bit operating system)

Pentium IV 1GHz or higher

512MB (1GB or more is recommended.)

300MB

XGA (1024 x 768), 16-bit color or higher

1 available USB

A graphic printer that is supported by your system

(if you wish to print your images)

Required for installation

Required for upgrade a

Note:

• Power is supplied to the USB card writer module through the USB connection. Connect the USB card writer module to a USB connector on 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.

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Before Use

[STEP1] Installing the Software

This section describes how to install the application software.

a

Note:

• If the installation is interrupted or not performed as described, the software will not be installed correctly.

• Before turning on the computer, be sure that the USB card writer module is DISCONNECTED.

• In order to install the software, you must log on to the computer using an account with administrator privileges. If you are not logged on with the Administrator account, the password for the

Administrator account (Administrators) may be requested with Windows

®

7. Type in the password to continue the procedure.

1.

Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive.

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■

Windows

®

XP users only

→

After a moment, the language selection dialog box for InstallShield Wizard automatically appears.

Continue with step

4.

on page 8.

b

Memo:

If the installer does not automatically start up:

1) Click the Start button.

2) Click Run.

→

The Run dialog box appears.

3) Type in the full path to the installer, and then click OK to start up the installer.

For example: D:\setup.exe (where "D:" is the name of the CD-ROM drive)

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For Windows

®

7 or Windows Vista

®

users:

→

After a moment, the

Auto Play

dialog box automatically appears.

b

Memo:

If the Auto Play dialog does not automatically start up:

1) Click the Start button.

2) Click All Programs

©

Accessories

©

Run.

→

The

Run

dialog box appears.

3) Type in the full path to the installer, and then click OK to start up the installer.

For example: D:\setup.exe (where “D:” is the name of the CD-ROM drive)

2.

Click

Run setup.exe

.

→

The

User Account Control

dialog box appears.

3.

Click

Yes

.

b

Memo:

This dialog box does not appear on Windows

®

XP. Continue with the next step.

→

After a short while, the following dialog box automatically appears.

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Before Use

4.

Select the desired language, and then click OK.

→

The InstallShield Wizard starts up, and the first dialog box appears.

5.

Click Next to continue with the installation.

→

A dialog box appears, allowing you to select the folder where the software will be installed.

6.

Check the installation location, and then click Next.

b

Memo:

• To install the application into a different folder:

1) Click Change.

2) In the Change Current Destination Folder dialog box that appeared, select the drive and folder.

(If necessary, type in the name of a new folder.)

3) Click OK.

→

The Destination Folder dialog box of the InstallShield Wizard shows the selected folder.

4) Click Next to install the application into the selected folder.

→

A dialog box appears, indicating that preparations for installation are finished.

7.

Click Install to install the application.

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→

When the installation is completed, the following dialog box appears.

8.

Click Finish to complete the installation of the software.

a

Note:

This procedure also automatically installs the card writer driver. The card writer may now be connected to your computer. Make sure that Palette Ver.9 starts up correctly.

b

Memo:

If the dialog box calling for restarting the computer appears, it is necessary to restart the computer.

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Before Use

[

S

TEP2] Upgrading the U

S

B Card Writer Module

(For upgrade customer only)

This section describes how to upgrade the USB card writer module for version 9. Users upgrading from version

5, 6, 7 or 8 must upgrade the card writer. After installing version 9, immediately follow the procedure below to upgrade the card writer for version 9.

a

Note:

• In order to upgrade the USB card writer module, you must be able to connect to the Internet. If you cannot connect to the Internet, contact your Baby Lock retailer.

• It may not be possible to upgrade if a firewall is turned on. Turn off the firewall, and then try performing the operation again.

1.

Start up Layout & Editing.

→

The dialog box shown below appears.

2.

To begin the upgrade, click

Upgrade now

.

→

The Upgrade wizard starts up, and the first dialog box shown below appears.

3.

Click

Next

.

4.

Type in the 15-digit product ID on the label attached to the CD-ROM case, and then click

Next

.

10 a

Note:

• If the product ID is incorrectly entered, the message “The product ID is incorrect. Check that a mistake was not made during typing.” appears.

• The uppercase letters “I” and “O” are not used in the product ID.

• Each product ID is valid for only one USB card writer module.

A product ID that has already been used cannot be used with a different USB card writer module.

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→

The entered product ID and the serial number automatically retrieved from the USB card writer module is displayed.

5.

Click

Next

to access our server through the Internet and retrieve the upgrade key.

a

Note:

If a firewall is being used, set it so that the Internet can temporarily be accessed while the upgrade key is being obtained.

→

If the upgrade key has been successfully retrieved, the dialog box shown below appears.

6.

Click

Next

to begin upgrading the USB card writer module.

→

If the upgrade has been completed successfully, the dialog box shown below appears.

7.

Click

Finish.

a

Note:

If a warning appears at any time, follow the instructions that are displayed.

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Before Use

Checking for the Latest Version of the Program

Click in Layout & Editing, then Check for Updates.

The software is checked to determine whether or not it is the latest version.

If the message shown below appears, the latest version of the software is being used.

If the message shown below appears, the latest version of the software is not being used. Click Yes, and then download the latest version of the software from the Web site.

→

The User Account Control dialog box appears.

Click Yes.

a

Note:

• This feature cannot be used if the computer is not connected to the Internet.

• It may not be possible to check for the latest version if a firewall is turned on. Turn off the firewall, and then try performing the operation again.

• Administrator privileges are required.

b

Memo:

If the Always check for most recent version at startup check box is selected, the software is checked at startup to determine whether or not it is the latest version.

Before Use

Technical

S

upport

Contact Technical Support if you have a problem. Go to www.babylock.com/support, then click on Baby Lock

Product Support.

a

Note:

Before contacting web site:

1) Please have your Windows

®

Operating System updated to the most current version.

2) The make and model number of the computer that you are using as well as the Windows

®

Operating System version.

3) Information about any error messages that appear.

This information will help expedite your questions more quickly.

4) Please check and update the software to the latest version.

Online Registration

If you wish to be contacted about upgrades and provided with important information such as future product developments and improvements, you can register your product online by following a simple registration procedure.

Click

Online Registration

on the menu of Layout & Editing to start up the installed Web browser and open the online registration page on our Web site.

http://www.babylock.com/register/ b

Memo:

Online registration may not be available in some areas.

Uninstallation

1.

Click the button in the task bar, and then click

Control Panel

.

2.

In the

Control Panel

window, select

Programs and Features

.

3.

In the

Programs and Features

window, select this software, and then click

Uninstall

.

b

Memo:

• The uninstallation procedure is described for Windows

®

7 and Windows Vista

®

.

• For Windows

®

XP, click the Start button, then Control Panel. Double-click Add or Remove

Programs. Select this software, and then click Remove.

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