[mac4theblind] Re: Tutorial or Quick Start Guide for the Mac

  • From: Donna Smith <donnafsmith59@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 21:05:09 -0500

Well, you've all at least gotten me to open my MacBook again and I think I'm 
replying to this message .  Let's see if I can find the send button.  There is 
a send button, right?

Donna 
On Feb 2, 2012, at 8:02 PM, John Panarese wrote:

>     There are a lot of resources out there and podcasts that touch on 
> specific subjects.  As David pointed out, Apple's accessibility pages is one 
> good place to start.
> 
>    I have a Braille version of the Getting Started with Lion guide, which 
> Apple offers, in the documentation section of my website.  In addition, I 
> have links to several places that offer tutorials and podcasts in the Links 
> section.  Lastly, in the Demonstrations section, I have a variety of podcasts 
> as well for download or that are directly linked.
> 
>     Of course, the folks on this list would be happy to help out and answer 
> questions.  
> 
> http://www.macfortheblind.com
> 
> 
> Take Care
> 
> John D. Panarese
> Director
> Mac for the Blind
> Tel, (631) 724-4479
> Email, john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com
> 
> 
> AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE
> MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Feb 2, 2012, at 6:34 PM, Donna Smith wrote:
> 
>> Hi all.
>> 
>> I am new to this list, but I do not intend to bombard you with newby
>> questions.  I bought a Mac a few months ago and it has mostly stayed
>> in its case.  I worked through the tutorial that comes with it about
>> using Voice Over, but my real issue is that I don't have the right
>> mindset about using a Mac.  Is there a good tutorial for using the
>> Mac? And if it also tought how to use a Mac through VO commands,
>> that's even better.  I understand that I need to throw out all that I
>> know about a Windows system, but I don't have anything to replace it
>> with.  Does that make sense?
>> 
>> If you want to refer me to something in your archives, that's fine,
>> too.  I'm worried that I'm seriously considering buying a new Windows
>> netbook and seeing what I can sell my new Mac for.  I really don't
>> want to have that defeat!
>> 
>> Help?  Ideas?
>> 
>> Thanks much.
>> 
>> Donna
>> 
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