Buttons (Function Keys) on the Janome 8200 QCP Sewing Machine

Instructions

1. LCD Screen
   The LCD screen is the rectangle screen area on the front right of the sewing machine. The screen will display information as soon as your sewing machine is turned on.
   Information displayed includes the following:
2. stitch pattern
3. mode
4. stitch pattern number
5. recommended presser foot
6. stitch width
7. stitch length
8. Mode
   Press the Mode key either by using your finger or the included stylus. When you turn on your sewing machine, it will default to Mode 1. There is a Mode chart inside the top lid of your sewing machine. Simply press the Mode button to go to the desired mode. (You'll find more information about the Mode key on page 25 of the manual.)
9. Auto Thread Cutting
   Press this key/button if you want the machine to automatically cut the thread after a locking stitch. You can also use this function as part of a programmed pattern combination. (You'll find more information on page 72 of the manual.)
10. Stitch Width
    Press this key to alter the stitch width. You can increase the stitch width by pressing the "+" sign; likewise, you can decrease a stitch width by pressing the "-" sign. (You'll find more information on pages 30, 39, and 48 of the manual.)
11. Stitch Length
    Just like with the stitch width key, you'll press this key to alter the stitch length. (You'll find more information on pages 30, 39, and 48 of the manual.)
12. Cursor
    Press the buttons to move the cursor in the LCD screen to check or edit the pattern combination. The cursor keys are also used when changing settings on your machine. (You'll find more information on pages 79 and 80 of the manual.)
13. Numbers
    Use the number keys to enter a 2-digit pattern number to select the desired stitch pattern in modes 1 to 6. (You'll find more information on page 24 of the manual.)
14. Clear
    You'll press the clear key to clear the memorized stitch pattern. Simply press and hold this button until the buzzer sounds to delete the whole pattern combination. (You'll find more information on pages 26 and 80 of the manual.)
15. Memory
    Press this key to register programmed pattern combinations. (You'll find more information on page 70 of the manual.)
16. Elongation
    Press this key to elongate (make longer) satin stitch patterns. (You'll find more information on page 67 of the manual.)
17. Mirror image
    Press this key to sew a mirror image of the selected pattern. (You'll find more information on page 73 of the manual.)
18. Startover
    Press this key to sew a pattern combination from the beginning. (You'll find more information on page 74 of the manual.)
19. Twin needle
    Press this key when sewing with a twin needle. (You'll find more information on page 69 of the manual.)
20. Set
    Press this key to enter the settings mode for customizing the machine settings. (You'll find more information on page 25 of the manual.)
21. Lockout
    Press this key to lockout the machine when threading the machine, replacing the accessories, etc. When activated, all the buttons and keys are deactivated, which helps reduce the risk of injury. To unlock the sewing machine, press the Lockout button again.
22. Direct Pattern Selection
    Located in a row across the bottom of the LCD screen. You can select patters 01, 04, 11 and 06 from Mode 1 simply by pressing one of the corresponding buttons. Note: when the straight stitch needle plate is attached, you can select stitch patterns 01S, 04S, or 06S ONLY.