Settings Screen

Touch to change the default machine settings (language, speaker volume, opening display, etc.).

  1. Display sewing settings
  2. Display general settings
  3. Display embroidery settings
  4. Display wireless LAN settings
  5. The settings on the page containing this key will be reverted to their defaults.
  6. An image of the current settings screen can be saved on USB media. Connect the USB media to the USB port of the machine. The image file will be saved in a folder labeled [bPocket].
    • Touch or to display the previous or next page.
    • is a switch for turning on or off a function. When the switch appears as , the function is turned off (cannot be used).

Sewing Settings

Page 1
  1. Select whether to use the sewing speed controller to determine the zigzag width. (Changing the Stitch Width During Sewing)
    When a straight stitch is selected, the sewing speed controller can be used to change the needle position. (Changing the Needle Position)
  2. Make adjustments to character or decorative stitch patterns. (Making Adjustments)
  3. Adjust the presser foot height. Select the height of the presser foot when the presser foot is raised.
  4. Adjust the presser foot pressure. The higher the number, the greater the pressure will be. Set the pressure at [3] for normal sewing.
  5. When set to on, the thickness of the fabric is automatically detected by an internal sensor while sewing. This enables the fabric to be fed smoothly. (Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure), If the Fabric Does Not Feed)
Page 2
  1. Select whether [1-01 Straight stitch (Left)] or [1-03 Straight stitch (Middle)] is the utility stitch that is automatically selected when the machine is turned on.
  2. Change the height of the presser foot when sewing is stopped when the pivot setting is selected. (Pivoting)
  3. Change the height of the presser foot when the machine is set to free motion sewing mode. (Free Motion Quilting)
  4. Adjust the amount of fabric feeding of the compact digital dual feed foot. (Adjusting the Amount of Fabric Feeding by the Compact Digital Dual Feed Foot)
  5. Pressing the “Start/Stop” button or depressing the foot controller automatically lowers the presser foot (if it is raised) before starting sewing.
  6. Pressing (Thread cutter button) automatically lowers the presser foot before cutting the thread. The presser foot will be raised after the thread is cut.
Page 3
  1. Select whether utility stitches () or quilting stitches () are displayed first in the stitch selection screen.
  2. When set to on, reinforcement stitches are sewn at the beginning and/or end of sewing for a reinforcement stitch pattern, even when (Reverse stitch button) is pressed. (Automatic Reverse/Reinforcement Stitching)
  3. Select the functions to be performed by the multi-function foot controller. (Using Advanced Multi-Function Foot Controller)
  4. If this setting is set to on with [End Point Setting] in the stitch edit menu, the machine will temporarily stop so the end point sticker can be peeled off. (Specifying the Sewing End Point)

General Settings

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  1. Change the display language.
  2. Turn on/off the voice guidance function. (Voice Guidance)
  3. Change the language and voice of the voice guidance. (Voice Guidance)
  4. Adjust the voice guidance volume.
  5. Change the speaker volume.
  6. Adjust the stitch regulator warnings volume. (Free-Motion Quilting/Basting with the Stitch Regulator)
  7. Change the brightness of the needle area and work area lights.
  8. Adjust the brightness of the screen.
Page 5
  1. Select whether to display the opening screen video when the machine is turned on.
  2. Select to save the machine power by setting the [Eco Mode] or the [Shutoff Support Mode]. (Selecting the [Eco Mode] or [Shutoff Support Mode])
  3. Select the length of time until the screen saver appears.
  4. Change the image of the screen saver. (Changing the Screen Saver Image)
  5. Select the operation of the [Needle Position - Stitch Placement] to on or off. (Needle Position - Stitch Placement)
  6. Turn both the upper and bobbin thread sensor on or off. If it is turned off, the machine can be used without thread.
Page 6
  1. Select which background color will display when using projector function. (Projecting/Editing the Stitch Pattern with the Projector)
  2. Select whether to display outline of the stitch pattern. (Projecting/Editing the Stitch Pattern with the Projector)
  3. Select the color of the pointer. (Confirming the Pattern Position)
  4. Select a cross shape or a point as the shape for the pointer. (Confirming the Pattern Position)
  5. Gauge the needle drop point to adjust the accuracy of the camera display area and of the projection area. (Needle Calibration for Camera/Projector)
Page 7
  1. Display the total number of stitches sewn on this machine, which is a reminder to take your machine in for regular servicing. (Contact your authorized Baby Lock retailer for details.)
  2. The [No.] is the internal machine number for the machine.
  3. Display the program version.
  4. Display legal information.
  5. Erase all saved data, customized settings and network information in the machine. (Before Lending or Disposing of the Product)

Embroidery Settings

Page 8
  1. Select the embroidery frame to be used. (Before Creating Designs)
  2. Change the center point marker or grid lines.
  3. Adjust the maximum embroidery speed setting.
  4. Adjust the upper thread tension for embroidering. (Adjusting Overall Upper Thread Tension)
  5. Select the height of the embroidery foot during embroidering.
  6. Select the needle stop position for embroidering.
  7. When set to on, and the presser foot is raised, pressing the “Start/Stop” button will automatically lower the presser foot when starting embroidery.
Page 9
  1. Change the display units (mm/inch).
  2. Change the thread color display on the embroidery screen. Select [Name of Color] or [#123] (thread number).
  3. Select the thread brand of the thread color display. [Original] is set as a default and will retain the brand thread used by the designer who created the pattern.
    The thread brand setting is reflected the next time a pattern is imported. (Embroidering Patterns)
  4. Change the color of the background for the embroidery display area.
  5. Change the color of the background for the thumbnail area.
  6. Touch to specify the size of pattern thumbnails.
  7. Adjust the distance between the pattern and the basting stitching. (Basting Embroidery)
Page 10
  1. Select the quality for displaying the fabric in the screen. (Display the Fabric on the Screen)
  2. Erase the scanned image.
  3. When set to on, the built-in camera adjusts the display of the background image according to the thickness of the fabric. (Positioning the Pattern on Thick Fabric)
  4. Adjust the position and brightness of the embroidery foot “W+” with LED pointer (sold separately).

Wireless LAN Settings

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  1. Enable/disable the wireless LAN function. (Set Up the Wireless Network Connection)
  2. Display the connected SSID.
  3. Set the machine to connect wireless LAN function. (Set Up the Wireless Network Connection)
  4. Display the machine name of wireless LAN function.
  5. Change the machine name of wireless LAN function.
  6. Check the wireless LAN status.
  7. Reset network settings.
  8. Displays the introduction to the applications.
Page 12
  1. If there is a new software version, download the update file. (Update Procedure Using Wireless LAN Connection)
  2. Display program information. (Update Procedure Using Wireless LAN Connection)

Selecting the [Eco Mode] or [Shutoff Support Mode]

You can save the machine power by setting the [Eco Mode] and the [Shutoff Support Mode].

If you leave the machine turned on without using it for the set period of time, the machine enters in each mode. Touch to display [Eco Mode] and [Shutoff Support Mode]. (General Settings)

[Eco Mode];

Machine will enter a sleep mode after the set period of time. Touch the screen or press the “Start/Stop” button to continue operating.

[Shutoff Support Mode];

Machine will enter the lower power mode after set period of time. Turn machine off and then back on to restart operating.

  • If you turn off the machine while the machine is in the [Eco Mode] or the [Shutoff Support Mode], wait for about 5 seconds before turning on the machine again.
  • For details on condition of the [Eco Mode] and [Shutoff Support Mode], refer to Specifications.

Changing the Screen Saver Image

Instead of the default image, you can select your own personal images for the screen saver of your machine.

For details on compatible image files, refer to Specifications.

  1. Touch to display [Screen Saver] of the settings screen.

  2. Touch [Select], and then touch [Customize].

  3. Connect the USB media that contains your personal image to the USB port of the machine.

  4. Touch [Change] to select the first image.

    Touch [Delete] to delete the selected image.

  5. Touch the device that is connected.

    If two USB media are connected to the machine, check the USB media names that are displayed, and then touch the name of the USB media that you wish to use.

  6. Touch a file name to select image. Touch [Set] and then touch [OK].

    • Touch [Default] to select default images for the screen saver.

Voice Guidance

The guidance messages can be read out loud.

  1. Connect the machine to your wireless network to change voice option. (Set Up the Wireless Network Connection)

  2. Touch to display [Voice Guidance] of the settings screen and set the function to on.

    1. Adjust the voice guidance volume.
  3. Touch [Change] and then select the language and voice of the voice guidance.

    Touch to hear sample audio for the selected setting.

  4. Touch [Next].

    • A message appears, indicating that the machine is checking for the voice guidance data. If the voice guidance data must be downloaded, downloading begins.
  5. After a message appears, indicating that voice guidance has been turned on, touch [OK].

    • The guidance messages will now be read out loud.
      • Touch in the message that was read out loud in order to hear the message again. To stop read out loud, touch .