I have an Ellisimo Gold...
And I do the same thing... I forget to check the settings before taking off, sometimes.
I don't use the "Q" section... I just usually bounce around in that first screen and use 1-03. I use starter and ender / jumper scrap fabric... and I find I like using that stitch and being in control of reverse more than using that tie off setting... all of that said, though, I have to always look down and make sure I have the stitch length where I want it.
I'll be watching this thread... I'm guessing there is a setting to make a certain stitch your default.. but I've never messed around with figuring that out (because I do so many different things with mine... I guess)