Silhouette CAMEO User Manual

Silhouette CAMEO User Manual

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  • Page 1 Getting started with your ®...
  • Page 2 Take the Silhouette CAMEO® from the box and remove the three strips of packing tape and foam support as indicated by the following diagrams. These strips of tape and foam are used to hold the moving parts of the Silhouette in place during shipment.
  • Page 3: Install Software

    Connect the Silhouette CAMEO® Once the Silhouette Studio® software is installed, connect the Silhouette CAMEO® to the power supply. Then connect the Silhouette to your computer with the included USB cable as shown in the diagram. power Turn the machine on by pressing the power button. Follow the touchscreen prompts to select your language and perform initial setup.
  • Page 4: Opening Software

    Software ® Locate the Silhouette Studio® icon on the desktop, or in the Start Menu on your PC (in the Applications folder on a Mac®). Double-click the icon to run the application. Once Silhouette Studio® has loaded, you will notice a blank 12” x 12” page on your screen.
  • Page 5: Program Features

    Getting Started with Silhouette CAMEO®...
  • Page 6 To resize your text, select the text and then click and drag one of the corner control handles. To rotate your text, select the text, then click and drag the green circle displayed above the object. Getting Started with Silhouette CAMEO®...
  • Page 7: Drawing Simple Shapes

    Drawing Simple Shapes Silhouette Studio® has built-in functions to draw simple shapes such as circles, squares, rectangles, lines, polygons, and freehand line art. Each of these tools can be found in the toolbar on the left-hand side of the Silhouette Studio® window.
  • Page 8 Preparing the Cutting Mat Remove the non-stick liner from the cutting mat. Position your paper or other media on the cutting mat according to the diagram shown in Silhouette Studio®. If you don’t see an image of the cutting mat under your document on the screen, click the Page Setup button in the options toolbar in the upper right-hand corner of the window.
  • Page 9: Preparing To Cut

    Turn the Silhouette CAMEO® on by pressing the power button and waiting for the machine to start up. To feed the cutting mat into the Silhouette, lift the lid, align the left edge of the mat with the blue alignment mark on the left side of the machine, press the mat against the white rollers, and press the ‘Load cut mat’...
  • Page 10: Blade Settings

    Prepare the blade plunger by removing the protective covering and adjusting the blade to the appropriate number setting for the material you plan to cut. Refer to Silhouette Studio® for recommended blade settings for different materials. Blade setting Material Thin materials such as vinyl and smooth heat transfer material...
  • Page 11 Generally, thicker materials require a higher thickness and intricate designs require a slower cutting speed. Once you have chosen the appropriate cut settings, click the Send to Silhouette button at the bottom of the right panel. Once the Silhouette is done cutting, press the “Unload” button.
  • Page 12 My Library Browsing Designs Click the My Library button to view the Silhouette designs you have on your computer. Silhouette Studio® includes 50 free designs to help you get started. Connect your CAMEO to your computer and power it on to get your 50 free designs.
  • Page 13 Drag any design from the right panel into your newly created folder in the folders panel on the left. The numbers in parentheses next to each folder indicate how many shapes are included in each folder. Getting Started with Silhouette CAMEO®...
  • Page 14 If you would like to view the keywords and description for a shape used for searching, right click (Control Click on Mac®) and choose Show Properties. At the bottom of My Library details about the highlighted shape will appear. Shapes downloaded from the Silhouette Design Store will contain several keywords and a description or instructions.
  • Page 15 Most shapes are only 99¢. Generally, a free shape is posted every week as well. To access the Silhouette Design Store, click the Design Store button in the toolbar on the left side of the window.
  • Page 16 Browsing for new designs The Silhouette Design Store works like any other web page and can be navigated by clicking on various links to browse new releases, popular designs, etc. The home page contains popular and new designs that you may be interested in.
  • Page 17: Creating An Account

    Creating an account Several different account types exist. Once you’re more familiar with the Silhouette Design Store, you may wish to purchase a subscription and download dozens of designs each month. In order to create a free account and buy designs one at a time, choose the “Sign up FREE” option.
  • Page 18 Any new designs you download from the Silhouette Design Store will appear in this special folder and can be moved to any folder of your choice. Double-click your newly downloaded design to paste it into your current document.
  • Page 19 If your Silhouette came with a trial subscription card, you may use it to purchase designs from the Silhouette Design Store. To do this, click the ‘My Account’ link at the top of any page within the Store. From the My Account page, click the ‘REDEEM A PROMOTIONAL DOWNLOAD CODE’ link. A screen will appear where you can type the code found on the back of your trial subscription card.
  • Page 20 Silhouette CAMEO® Saving to Your USB Device Open or create a shape in the Silhouette Studio® software. Resize your design to the size you want it to cut and position it as desired. Insert a USB memory device into your computer.
  • Page 21 Using a USB Device in your Silhouette CAMEO® With the Silhouette CAMEO® powered on, insert your USB memory device into the slot on the side of the machine. Load your material into the Silhouette. With the USB memory device inserted and your cutting mat/media loaded, press the Browse USB button option on the touchscreen to enter the USB device menu.
  • Page 22 Use of a different supply voltage may result in electrical shock or a fire hazard due to current leakage. Do not use the Silhouette in a location where it may be exposed to water, humidity, or dust. If the Silhouette begins to smoke, gets too hot, emits a strange odor, or otherwise functions abnormally, do not continue using it.
  • Page 23 The Silhouette blade is sharp. Handle the blade housing with care and do not touch the blade itself. Do not use or store the Silhouette CAMEO® in a location exposed to direct sunlight or a direct draft of an air conditioner or heater.
  • Page 24: Where To Find More Information

    Where to Find More Information Complete User’s Manual View the complete, illustrated User’s Manual within Silhouette Studio® by clicking Help -> User’s Manual. Website Visit the tutorials section of www.silhouetteamerica.com for help with specific features and step-by- step instructions on how to cut different media types with the Silhouette CAMEO®.

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