Elna XCHANGE User Manual 2
Elna Xchange
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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CONTENTS
WARRANTY
Disclaimers .........................................3
Limited Warranty ..............................3-5
INSTALLATION
Items included......................................6
Computer Requirements......................6
Driver Installation.................................6
Software Installation.............................7
Start Program ......................................8
No Comport Error Message .................8
FILE FORMATS .................................9
XCHANGE BOX
General Operation .............................10
COLOR EDITOR
Opening Color Editor ......................... 15
Navigation Bar .................................. 15
File Menu
Open ...................................... 15-16
Save ............................................ 16
Save As ....................................... 16
Print ............................................ 16
Print Preview...........................16-17
Print Setup ..................................17
Exit .............................................. 17
View Menu
Realistic View............................... 17
Toolbar ........................................ 17
Status bar...............................17-18
Options Menu
Xchange Box Slots.............................10
Read.............................................11-12
Load ..................................................12
Delete ...............................................13
Options..............................................13
Write.................................................. 14
Exit ....................................................14
Hoop Size ...................................18
Density Settings........................... 18
Preferences .................................18
Help Menu
About Color Editor........................ 19
Color Bar ........................................... 19
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WARRANTY
DISCLAIMERS
The Xchange Box will not read manufacturers' alphabet memory cards.
All designs must fit inside the sewing hoop capabilities of your machine.
Some designs may have stitches that cannot be read correctly into the Xchange Box.
The Xchange Box cannot warrant the quality of third party digitizers.
Any user of the Xchange Box should adhere to applicablelicense agreements of all
third parties of the designs.
This product is not to be used to violate copyright, trademarksor other intellectual
property rights of third parties.
This product can read from embroidery cards, disks or hard drive but will only save
designs to an official Xchange Box rewritable memory card.
Inserting the wrong card type or any foreign object other than an embroidery memory
card into any card slot could bend connector pins and damage the Xchange Box.
Connector pins are not covered under the Limited Warranty.
Each card will access 120,000 to 180,000 stitches. It is possible that some designs
mayhave more stitches than a card will allow.
Not all designs will work on all machines due to machine capabilities.
In order to save a design on the rewritable card so that the color displays more
realisticallyon your machine screen, it may be necessary to colorize the design in the
Color Editor accessory software.
LIMITED WARRANTY
1. All parts other than connector pins are warranted to be free from defects for a period
of one year and will be at the manufacturer's option, replaced or repaired at no
charge to you, the consumer, for a period of one year from date of original purchase,
provided said parts or machine are returned, transportation prepaid.
2. There is no chargefor covered parts or labor when an Xchange Box is returned within
90 days of the original purchase. Proof of purchase date (a copy of the sales receipt)
must be included with the machine. The machine will be returned to you, the
consumer, prepaid.
3. A flat fee of $50.00 will be charged for service of non-warranted parts when returned
after 90 days and before 365 days from the date of original purchase. Proof of
purchase date, copy of sales receipt, check or money order payable to: GN TECH
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER,
GN Tech Support
2751 Electronic Lane
Dallas, TX 75220
for $50.00, must be included with the machine. The Xchange Box will be returned to
you, the consumer, freight prepaid.
4. This warranty does not cover bent connector pins.
5. This warranty does not cover postage, transportation to a service center, or service
provided by anyone other than designated service center.
6. After one year, service may be obtained by contacting your designated Elna Service
Center. An estimate will be provided prior to repair.
7. THIS LIMITEDWARRANTYIS THE EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND ALL OTHER
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WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, ARE HEREBY
DISCLAIMED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
8. This warranty is in effect provided the Xchange Box is used only for normal
household sewing purposes and not commercial use, and given reasonably good
care. The manufacturer is also not to be held responsible for damage, normal wear,
accident, abuse, neglect, acts of God, or if the XchangeBox has been repaired
(worked on) by unauthorized personnel.
9. Any machine returned:
a. Must be packed securely to avoid damage in shipping. We suggest using the
original carton and non-static styrofoam packing.
b. Shipping charges to be paid by sender.
c. To protect you against damage inshipment, the Xchange Box should be
insured for full value.
d. Proof of purchase (a copy of the sales receipt) must be included.
e. Be sureto include sender's name and address (yours) on outsideand inside of
carton.
f. Please specify problem.
10. Warranty only applies to the Xchange Box. Warranty doesn’t apply to incidental or
consequential damages including, but not limited to, embroidery cards, embroidery
machines, garments or other soft goods.
11. This warranty is not transferable and extendsonly to the original purchaser when new
and when purchased from a duly authorized dealer.This warranty is in lieu of all other
warranties. The manufactureris not responsible for any representation, expressed or
implied other than those contained herein.
This warrantygives you specificlegal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
This warrantydisclaims liability for incidental, or consequential damages, which apply
during and after the warranty period. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS
Federal Communications
Commission Compliance Notice
(for U.S.A. only)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
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- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Important- About the Interface Cable
This equipment has been certified to comply with FCC standards, which are applied to the
U.S.A. only. A shielded interface cable should be used according to FCC 15.27 (C)
Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or local sales
distributor could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Canadian Department of Communication
Compliance Statement
(for Canada only)
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emission from
digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital
Apparatus", ICES-003 of the Department of Communications
Radio Interference
(220-240V only)
This machine complies with EN55022 (CISPER Publication 22)/Class B.
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INSTALLATION
INCLUDED WITH XCHANGE:
1 Xchange Box
1 SmartMedia Card
1 Instruction manual
1 Xchange Box Software on CD-ROM - includes Color Editor
1 USB Cable
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
Pentium II Processor
16 MB RAM
5MB hard drive space
Windows 98 or above
CD-ROM Drive
Display 800 X 600 or better
Mouse
USB Port
DRIVER INSTALLATION
1. Turn computer OFF.
2. Plug flat end of USB cable into USB port, found in the front, back or side of your
computer.
3. Plug square end of your USB cable into the back of your Xchange Box.
4. Turn computer ON.
5. The screen displays “New Hardware Found.” Insert your installation CD into the drive
and clickNext.
6. Click “Search for suitable driver” and click Next.
7. Select only "CD-ROM drives" and click Next.
8. After Windows has found the driver, click Next to start the installation process.
9. Finally, select Finish. Your driver installation is completed, and you are ready to
install your Xchange Box software.
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