@pip , tbh, I think you really just need to put the hours in to get rid of the fear. I remember getting my first O/L years and years ago (pre-Google
) and it seemed an impossible task.
Gradually though, I became more daring, and found ways of using the machine which suited me best. The manual too, shouldn't be ignored, it's full of helpful info (assuming it's a good translation!)
Good luck, look forward to seeing your progress.
Jessie