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If you’re setting up a laptop, simply opening the lid should cause it to power on, at which point you may hear a chime. Setupįirst things first, when you first attempt to set up a computer, you need to know how to turn it on. Although the review is several years old, the pertinent information is still accurate. For information on how to use the Touch Bar and the implications for VoiceOver, check out this review of the 2016 MacBook Pro, the first Mac to include this feature.

The Touch Bar is a small strip that holds dynamic touch controls for whatever app is in focus, in lieu of standard function keys. On Macs without a Touch Bar, on the top row from left to right is the Escape key, followed by twelve function keys. To the right of the space bar is another Command key, another Option key, and the arrow keys. For this reason, I will be discussing locations of keys on the standard Apple keyboard, the keyboard that comes built-in on Mac laptops and is included externally with Mac desktops.Īt the bottom row from left to right are the Function, Control, Option, and Command keys, followed by the space bar. The Apple keyboardĪs modifier keys on a keyboard can vary greatly, there is no way for me to know your keyboard’s precise configuration. To minimize confusion in this guide, and because VoiceOver doesn’t change a whole lot from version to version, I will cover concepts in the latest public release. Its major versions, released annually, are named after California landmarks, like Catalina or Mojave.

It was previously known as OS X, and mac OS X before that. MacOS is the operating system that runs on all Macs. For information and buying advice on Mac models at any given time, check out the MacRumors Buyer’s guide. Mac desktops include the Mac Mini, iMac, and Mac Pro.įor both laptops and desktops, specific product families are differentiated by features, performance, and price. Mac laptops range from the low-end MacBook Air to the high-end MacBook Pro. The Mac refers to Apple’s line of personal computers.

For example, you could start reading this guide on iOS, Android or Windows, gradually try various things on the Mac, and finally, see how you do relying on VoiceOver in addition to or in place of your other screenreader. In an attempt to streamline the search for essential getting started information across the AppleVis website, I will provide a series of tips, along with links to more comprehensive guides and podcasts, organized by heading and subheading.įrom personal experience, I have found that one of the most effective ways to learn a new screenreader is to read documentation with another more familiar one. If you’re new to the Mac, learning and mastering the VoiceOver screenreader can seem daunting at first.