You will definitely learn from the instructional DVD. I watched mine completely thru and it helped the learning process on my 830. Mine came in the box so I'm not sure why you don't have one. Have your dealer loan you one for at least one view thru, it will help.
I just got my Bernina 820 and I was wondering if you all got an instructional DVD with yours?
If you did would that be something I need my dealer to get me?
She said she didn't have one.