12 episodes
VoiceOver Getting Started for Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard Apple Inc.
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4.1 • 9 Ratings
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This podcast is a spoken recording of the 110-page of Apple’s VoiceOver Getting Started manual for Mac OS X v10.5 “Leopard.” It is organized into twelve episodes representing each of the chapters in the manual. VoiceOver is an accessibility technology built into Mac OS X for the blind and others with visual disabilities. It is a full-featured “screen reader” that speaks audible descriptions of the activities taking place on the computer, including the contents of documents, email, and webpages. It also provides a complete set of keyboard commands you use to control the computer without using the mouse. If you are new to Mac OS X and VoiceOver, Apple highly recommends that you listen to each episode in order. However, if you are already familiar with VoiceOver, you’re invited to skip to any episode that interests you. The contents of this podcast are also available in tagged PDF format, .brf (electronic braille) format, and embossed braille. For more information about these alternative formats, or to send Apple comments and suggestions visit www.apple.com/accessibility or send email to accessibility@apple.com.
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2 - Introduction
This chapter explains what VoiceOver is, tells you what you need to start using it, and describes the tools and learning aids you can use to learn how to it.
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3 - Introduction to Mac OS X
This chapter introduces you to the basic features of Mac OS X, information that will help you use VoiceOver more effectively. It also includes a description of the screen layout, windows, the Finder, and System Preferences.
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4 - Keyboard Basics
Learn about the differences between a Mac and PC keyboard and the key commands used to control VoiceOver. You’ll also learn how to use the built-in keyboard practice and how to set preferences in Mac OS X and VoiceOver if you have difficulty using a keyboard.
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5 - VoiceOver Basics
Learn how to use VoiceOver to navigate and control the Mac, read and interact with text, controls and objects and adjust basic VoiceOver settings.
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6 - Using VoiceOver with Mac OS X
Learn how to use the Finder, Dock and Spotlight to manage files, folders and windows, launch and switch between running applications.
Customer Reviews
VoiceOver Saved my Computing Life
I actually listened to this tutorial before I even got my first Mac, and one thing that impressed me right from the start was that incredible Alex voice. That alone would have made me switch, but I was also impressed with how well the tutorial was laid out. The commands were easy for me to picture in my mind, even before I ever touched an Apple keyboard. And, of course, when I got my Mac, VoiceOver Getting Started became a valuable resource. Even now, I'll go back to a chapter just to see if I can learn just one more new command I can play with. I'm a totally blind VoiceOver user, and I must say, VoiceOver was the easiest screen reader I've ever learned in my life, thanks, mostly, to this tutorial. Besides, VoiceOver kicks Windows screen readers in the behind!
This Is great. Makes VoiceOver easier
I will definitely save this for when I get my MacBook. Thanks for the tutorials, Apple.
Great tutorial!
Thank you Apple for providing us blind users with a spoken recording of the VoiceOver user guide. Apple rocks!