Formatting and Using a USB Stick for File Transfer
- Insert the USB stick into the computer
- Right-click on the drive letter associated with the USB stick, and select Format
- Set the File System type to FAT or FAT32
- Click Start
- After the USB stick has been cleanly formatted, open your BERNINA Embroidery Software
- Open the desired embroidery design
- Click the Write to Machine icon
- Select the panel that is appropriate for your model (see image at the bottom of the article with descriptions)
- You will receive a message indicating the write was successful
Please note:
- Use the stick for file transfer only, not for file storage. It is not a safe method of storing your entire design library
- The more information that is stored on your stick, the longer the machine takes to read it
- USB sticks are subject to physical wear and tear, static electricity, and failure due to low quality components
- Regretfully, we are unable to troubleshoot brands other than the BERNINA USB sticks
- Recommended size is 2 GB or less for the 5 Series, 7 Series and 8 Series models
- artista 200/730, Deco 340, and Chicago 7 models are notoriously fussy about USB stick size and type - these models prefer a stick no larger than 256 MB (the older BERNINA USB flip stick shown below is 256 MB)
- If you prefer to use a non-BERNINA stick, we recommend you format the stick before use to the FAT32 file structure to remove any hidden files and folders
Do you still have to do this or are sub sticks already formatted