[nabs-l] Tutoring in the use of the Focus 40 Blue

[Jewel]

Hey guys,
Getting ready for the Fall semester, I'm trying to get used to my
focus 40 Blue refreshable Braille display. I can read text documents
with it, but I'd like to be able to use it like a keyboard of sorts.
I'd like to learn all the commands, but I'm having trouble finding
patterns and could really use some assistance in this. Anyone use the
Focus 40 and willing to tutor me in its use?

Another thing I've found is that I'll type 'I'm trying to learn this'
in contracted Braille, and it types it as I'm trying 6 learn...how do
I get it to stop using Nemeth numbers so I can use some of the
contractions like 'to,' 'by' and 'was'?

Thanks for any help available,
Frustratedly yours,
Jewel