VoiceOver Getting Started for Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard

VoiceOver Getting Started for Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard

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.

Episodes

August 15, 2008 10 mins
VoiceOver Getting Started Table of Contents
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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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August 15, 2008 9 mins
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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August 15, 2008 10 mins
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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August 15, 2008 24 mins
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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August 15, 2008 22 mins
Learn how to use the Finder, Dock and Spotlight to manage files, folders and windows, launch and switch between running applications.
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August 15, 2008 28 mins
Learn how to use the VoiceOver utility to customize VoiceOver to suit your needs including setting verbosity, the pronunciation dictionary, web browsing options and more.
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August 15, 2008 25 mins
Learn how to set up an Internet connection, use Mail and the Safari web browser to send and receive email and browse the Internet.
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August 15, 2008 17 mins
Learn how to use VoiceOver to read and edit text, check spelling, hear text attributes, and cursor tracking.
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August 15, 2008 10 mins
Learn how to control the keyboard, mouse, and VoiceOver cursors independently, and control the mouse cursor using the keyboard. You’ll also learn how to use the mouse with VoiceOver and how to assign key commands to the NumPad Commander.
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August 15, 2008 17 mins
Learn how to use refreshable Braille displays with VoiceOver, set Braille options, and customize input keys.
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August 15, 2008 15 mins
Hear a list, by category, of all of the key commands you can use to control VoiceOver. The categories in order are: General, Orientation, Navigation, Text, and Interaction.
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