I bought a Bernette Deco 340 this summer and learning the 'how' to operate it; each machine has a language all its own. There is also a thread for questions on this site that helps people with embroidery machines. I was reluctant to start, but I am slowly moving forward, doing blocks for my BIL.
The dealer was my best friend and teacher. Ask the dealer, go in with your machine and sit down and take lessons from her...have her contact others that might help in the area as well. Find out when they met to have a fun session with their machines.