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Over the pages of this new advanced user guide you will learn everything you will need to know to become a more confident, better skilled and experienced owner. A user that will make the absolute most of their apps and ultimately their smart tech and home computers themselves. An achievement you can earn by simply enabling us to exclusively help and teach you the abilities we have gained over our decades of experience. Over the page our journey Contin, and we will be jth od Al every ctage to advice ‘aform and ukimately ‘inspire you to 9° Further.6 Using Google Apps 8 Share and Embed Maps 10 Explore Deeper with Maps 12 Google Maps Tips and Tricks 14 Explore with Google Earth 16 How to Use Google Translate 18 How to Use Google Flights 20 Getting Started with Photos 22. Using Photo Collages and Animations 24 Editing Images Using Photos 26 Using Your Photo Albums 28 Getting Started with YouTube 30 Using the YouTube App 32 Uploading & Live Streaming Videos36 38 40 42 How to Use Google Drive Restore Deleted Drive Files Set Up and Use Google Docs How to Use Google Sheets Set Up and Use Google Drawing How to Use Google Slides 46 48 50 52 54 56 Cec IG} Use Templates and Forms How to Use Google Cloud Print Set Up and Use Google Keep How to Use Google Pay Get Inside the Google Play Store Create a Blog with BloggerIG Using Google AppsUsing Google Apps The Google app suite contains some of the world’s most popular and widely used applications. Offering alternatives to operating staples such as email, maps, calendar, photo editing and so much more. Having set up your Google account, you can then access the entire suite for free. 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The map should be eed eee Tt} centred on the country you lve in, even Ifyou have not shared | along the bottom of the map, by clicking the Yellow man icon, ee oe ae ete ee eee ec ean ceed sing the satelite imagery (Earth view) vith an orange icon and street views witha circular arrow. Bcd Step4 ) Having entered your search criteria, fphoto tours ofa eto ae eee tee Om ne or een teens SO eee eae ee ee co ae Eee et eal to tha location and view, here we have selected Photo Sphere. Te ceSoe Pee oe ee eee that have been uploaded to Google Maps. The latter allows you todo exactly as one would expect and give you view inside thelocation by simpy clicking the smallorange icon on the eet at een ora 2ifyou choose instead to open a photo sphere, youcan use your Ct Se rere image ofa locaton. Photo spheres are created using a smartphone app which, as mentioned, blends muitiple photos together as one. 14) fol ew Lt Xm os Boe ee aoe CT een) view point you can access etre) the 3D button on the main navigation control, bottom right. By pressing and holding the Control peed this 30 environment at pot err) 2 While in 3D mode, zoom into the sereen and your viewpoint willchange from the 3D rendered background to StreetView Se A eee eee ea) Peat Ce eapee see reed aneatra GPS device Pomel Benen eee Daren erties ean ey parents eee current afc condtions before you set off and ton Aboot rab reece Re ———" 4, Seo pak ee ow ee arom naraYour Places ee ae ae ey friends? Try making your own map of what matters to you most with Your Places. Mark locations, add detals ke photos and ee ene et eee) access ton your Android device. Sign in to your Google account Cree en ie Lec ens (on the go to find your favourite spots easily and even access your desktop location search history on your phone, and vice versa. Sharing Maps 2 You can share maps va a short URL, an HTML embed, ema Ce ean cece ee ees re ae ee er er eset eee eet cd ei eta Feet ea ere ete ee ety paste the text that's been generated lick Send for further options MapsGL eee eT ect Coreen enasy Pe ees eee your browser without the need reser nests Thisallows you to provide Peete eet eens eee et es eee en cnt ea ae eae eee ete ere Te ree Quickly from the Map View to Street View imagery. With MapsGL ee eee get gt eta ene uerrat ts omen nets Satna een Oatmeal Eee ee eceieeeneaterr sieves ols Se SC aE E hac hin gba RaRe eRe ess Beret crave ror Yours gat oe OO Sele eR aR series Send to Phone ee gee eng Google Maps content to your mobile phone. For example, you ‘might text yourself an address or location you've found, To send something you've found on Google Maps to your phone, click the linkicon in the left panel. Click Send and choose Phone from the lft side. Enterthe required information and hit Cen ee ee ee me also send alocal search result to your phone, by licking More SS eee a a My Places etd Bee Contes poner entre ees text and embed photos and eet ras Po ea er ee erent a ene ee rsa cee eet eenUsing Google Apps Explore with Google Earth Google Earth lets you explore the world from the comfort of your own home. Featuring high quality satellite imagery, as well as incredible 3D rendered models, Google Earth lets you take a trip to a faraway place, stroll through a 3D forest and even travel back in time. Ifyou have not already installed the Google Earth app on your smartphone or tablet device, you will need to do this before you can begin. Alternatively you can use it from the Google Earth webpage, click on the Learn more linkin the bottom left corner ofthe screen and click on the Earth Pro link to start 14 wivw-peipublcations.com Clickon the links to instal the app. When installation is complete, you will need to refresh the page to load the Earth View: You should notice that the view changes to show detail thatis more realistic. You can now zoom right out into space. You can search for locations in Google Earth by clicking the Search con inthe side bar tothe lft ofthe screen. Type the ame of a street, town or country in the search box and the view villzo0m into show it Search also for landmarks and businesses.Step4 ) The view of many locations in Google Earth willbe in 3D. To tt the camera, use the controls atthe top left ofthe window: the control wth the eye tits the camera the control with the hand pans the camera. You can pan, 200m and tit by right-clicking on point and moving the mouse. & Step6 ? You can access news, photos, videos and Wikipedia information via Google Earth. lick on the ship's wheel icon on the left sidebar to switch to the Voyager screen. You can then click on individual piece to read it nfl This information is Updated regularly so remember to check back Step5 ? Switch to view while using Google Earth by clicking the Menu ceptions, top right, and then selecting Map Style. Now you can pick how the Map details are shown. From limited information to in-depth deta oran option between the two Mop Se lect ebay Google Earth Mobile Inaddition to the desktop app described above, you ee ee ee easy version of the app. The desktop version lets you view satellite imagery, maps terrain, 3D buildings, galaxies far eee ea can|earn about the moon and follow Apollo missions; ‘take narrated tours about the effects of climate change ene see et etn ‘The Google Earth app is available for your Android or eres wou:pdpublictionscom 15Using Google Apps How to Use Google Translate With the Earth in the palm of your hand or at the end of your keyboard, there are no limits to how far you can explore without barriers. Yet if you have been inspired to open up your world on the other side of your screen, there is one barrier that could limit your travels, that of language. Setting Up Translate ‘Google Translate is far more than justa basic translate tool. You can use this in several different ways. Step1 ) Unlike Google Earth or Maps, the Translate app is far less ‘aphically intense but its lack of visual gloss is replaced with a very powerful tool that can proveas essential, so et’ take a look. Open the Apps menuion the tool bar and select Translate {rom the choice of applications Google yfoierore Step2 2 Tiss the main control window of Google Translate, from here you can decipher any communication break downs. Notice the two boxes on screen, The lft (input) is where you enter the ‘original text and the right (output) is where itis translated. Google Lens Translate eet ‘camera you can instantly translate text. You do this by Pees terung erent selecting the “Translate” option from the ext you wish to translate and tapping Capture. The Pate Sa ete ties Ipublications.com Step3 » Just Ikea standard Google search you can choose to input your text via the keyboard or using voice input.To use the latter, dlickon the Microphone icon to the lft or ifyou prefer the former tap the keyboard icon to the right. Your text will now appear in the box tothe left. By clicking the double arrow icon between these boxes, ou can swap the text. = Gooden Good memning can youreconmendagoed iarete x eo Step4 ) NOTE: You ae limited 5000 characters per translation so ‘ensure you enter your text in small chunks to avoid missing ‘ext. For this fist example we have entered an expression in English and selected Norwegian from the drop down menu, as the translated language. The translation happens in realtime.step 5 you wish to translate the same piece of tet into anther language cickon the downward arrow con and select your language forthe ist of options You can also hear both the cnigial andthe translated expresion by cicking the speaker iconin the bottom lft ofthe input or output windows. Step6 You can also use Google Translate for images, documents “and websites. Simply selec from the above and follow the Instructions. For this example let’ look at translating a website {from English into Spanish. Click website from the links, enter the UURLand hit the Blue arrow, twill oad in a pop-n in Spanish. Step7 Translated text ‘canbe Copied, Shared or Saved to Phrasebook, the results using the con links inthe output box. By clicking the Star icon tothe top right you can open your Phrasebook and ‘quickly view all your saved translations, You can also save the fle by clicking Export to Google Sheets. recomendar un buen lugar 0% < 2 oO POMONA tte MISE steps To translate complete documents and texton images via Google Translate, the process similar for bath formats. Click either Documents or images from the top bar and then locate the ile on your device. Then click on Download Translation to. ‘output the translated file to device. choose animage ‘Choose a document Translate Documents eee be read and translated by the Translate app. On ome een Renee att Se See cae ot eens Cee eee a een etd eee ree een crue) Cee en ae eee a Tie tes the ile you wish to translate and select as is usual with your OS. You can upload files from a number of formats er aa een ees rene ean ee et ee) tap the blue Translate icon to load your translated document, leaving you to copy and paste the results as www:pelpublicationscom 17Using Google Apps How to Use Google Flights Google have apps for navigating the world around you, and Google Flights is the next logical addition to their app portfolio, giving you quick access to explore the world for real. With this app you can find and book flights for you and your family, making the world more accessible. Step1 Step3 ) Navigate to the Google Flights website google.comiMights to _ Inthe search ba, ist enter the airport you wish to fly from be presented with this home page. ts advised that you allow and the destination you wish to travel to. NOTE: i this location Google to track your location so you willbe automatically linked doesnt fly to your choice of destination the nearest airport that to your nearest airport based on distance oes, willbe selected for you, Next select a travel date Step2 Step4 ) Just above the main search bar, you willnotie you have three) Having selected the airport and your destination you can now cptions which are very important to ensure your search results confirm that your fights are available forthe time period you match your requirements. Your options are type of trip, number wishtofy.To do this simply enter the departure and return of passengers and finally type of seat. Enter your picks. dates to seea listing of all available fights within this timescale, 18 wwwpctpublications.comStep 5 2 Click the fight that sults your needs tobe taken to this window, from here you can view any stop overs or changes requlred by clicking the small arrow icon tothe right ofthe top ba. Ifyou have happy to move on click anywhere on the listing Step6 2 This screen is where you actually book the fight and confirm thelisted details. When you are happy to proceed, click the Selecticon and you willbe automatically taken to the airline or ticket vendors’ website, where you can complete your booking. co ee e378 step7 2 ifyou are more open with your travel plans, and don't havea strict destination you wish to vist you ae wellcovered by ths app. From the home page click the Explore Destinations link directly above the world map bottom right. Mace Le Mais steps ) From the map screen you will see selection of cations ane fight prices that are avalable from your choice of airport. lick conany ofthese tobe shown the fight plan, a viual anda brief selection of alternative fights and ther costs, Step 2 You can also choose to change the search parameters based ‘onthe price ofthe Might. You can do this by using the slide bar onthe left ofthe screen and selecting the price you wish to pay ‘The results are displayed below. (9. eck trip inthe next 6 months =a Price @ Malaga Sun,21 Apr ~ Sun,28 Apr Ei Non-stop: 235m 530 Naples Sun,21 Apr ~ Sun,28 Apr I Non-stop: 2h 50m 526 wwu:pelpublicationscom 19Using Google Apps Getting Started with Photos If you have never used Photos before, you may be surprised to discover just how useful this free tool is. It not only lets you create slideshows of your favourite images and share images with your friends and family, it also allows you to edit your images. By making Photos the central hub for your photography those memories will be safe. Uploading to Photos Step1 Step3 2 Open the Photos app via the App icon and the drop down ) When your files have uploaded to Photos, they willbe ‘menu accessed from it.The fist thing you will need to do displayed based upon the date the images or videos were with Photos is upload your images and videos nto It. Unlike captured, newest to oldest being the defaut setting, Notice its predecessor Google’ Picasa, Photos doesnt search your the link to the Desktop Uploader, ignore that for now as we computer fr fle thus you will need to organise yours firs willcover it ater 2 Goose Prats Step2 2 Having placed the files you wish to Upload to Photos in a folder, the quickest way to transfer them Isto simply drag and drop the ies on the Photos window asa sroup. You can choose toresize them from thelr original size to Storage saver, witha reduction in quality 20 wwwpetpublications.comGetting Started with Photos a om 2 Using Photos Below we break down the key features and controls of the Google Photos application, so it's even easier to use. Menu ) Thisis the main Photos menu panel, giving you control of the core uses of the app. Here you can quickly access the key functionality ofthe application, from sharing your images and videos to clearing out unwanted files. a Settings ) The Settings ink gives you access to Photos customisable features From this link you can decide upon your storage options, compressed but high quality storage is free, while keeping your files at the original size is limited to 15GB for free. Search ) By entering the ttle of your file you can search your image and ‘video database for it If you have a large amount of files stored InPhotos, you can narrow the crterla of your search to specific files from Videos to 360 photos by double clicking on search. o Ultities ) Tap this link to open a pop-up menu which contains four additional inks, Album, Shared album, Animation and Collage. By click on your choice from these four options you willbe taken directly to its specific window. Bi upload "Bytopping ts nko wlopen an upd window were ales ea aes Bey ecNaaIace eas eee i einai raed Scarred Ta Go ts maseitoren one itimetine ) Here you can control the images and videos that are displayed inthe main Preview window based upon the date they were criginally captured. To do this simply scrllup or down through the Timeline bar, stopping atthe date you wish to view. Preview Window Io Saal aces aca eee ae be displayed in this main window. You can scroll through your Cain indby dann yea hl en Sarees rea anes eae ig ag o Sharing )Thisoption is far more in-depth way of sharing your entre library of les with another user via an email account, for example a family member or fiend. You can, however, only share your library with one person. wow:pdpubliationscom 21Using Google Apps Using Photo Collages and Animations One of the great features included with Photos is the ability to make collages and animations of your files, either for yourself or to be shared with your friends and family. Step1 ? Starting witha collage, the fist task isto select your photos. You can select a single folder by clicking oni inthe folder panel or you can select rumerous images by clicking on the tick con on the top left corner ofeach ofthe Images you want. B Amun ag Step2 » Onceallthe images you want are selected, click the + icon located inthe top right ofthe preview window. A new menu willopen: from the options you are given select Collage. Photos will now auto generate a collage based on your images. Step3 ? You can edt your image collage by tapping the edit icon located tothe top right ofthis screen. You have a series of options and fiers that you can apply to your new image. To use a filter click the Edit icon (Top left) and then cick onthe style. Step4 ) You can also adjust the level of filter use using the slider bar in the middle ofthe filters listings. The crop and rotate tool enables you to cut out sections ofthe collage or rotate the image at either 90 degree angles or manually 22 wwwpetpublications.comStep5 ‘When you are happy with the edits to your collage, tap the DDone icon. You have a couple of options for saving it. Click the ‘more options link on the far right cotner of the window. Now choose how you wish to store your new collage from this is. Step6 Moving on tothe Animation option, once again select the images you wish to add and click the + icon and select Animation for yourlistof options, Now all your have to do is leave the Photos application to do the work for you. Ob ‘ SS ‘4s aes Step7 Photos will ow auto generate an Animation based on your images. This animation is simply a sideshow, moving between a series of sil images. This animation is automatically saved to your collection of files within Photos. ae ay) Steps When you are happy with your collage and or your animated slide-show you can send them to your contacts by tapping the Share icon. When you see this window, choose how you wish to share the file and click the required icon to make your selection ® ‘Welcome to Pintorest Link to Pinterest pee a meee ered Photos application. Ce Rue Re Ce up and share your photos with the world, it couldn't be Soret a ee ea Using your Google account. Once you are signed in you Pate ee et ten Ene nt images, when you are viewing them fullscreen, wow:pdpublictionscom 23Using Google Apps Editing Images Using Photos Google Photos not only provides you with storage for your photos and videos in one place, it can also be used to edit your picture. Photos editor is nota fully-featured image editing program but it includes enough to make the most of your photos. It’s also free! Light and Colour Fixes These contosletyou change the lighting orcolourlevelsof your mage. You can titer use the sdersto change Ugh, Colour temperature and Pop Theater beinga fantastico! that adds pester depth to your images witha simple Quick Fixes adjustment tothe fs tated GooglePhotoetngisntafllyoptimsedand slider. functional Photoshop alternative but with that sid here are more than enough optons fr you to cleanup or enhance your digjtalphotoraphy with onl the most base understanding of photo editing Photos offers simple tool, designed to lp fx tommon problems wth afew ccs 5 ollows 24 wwpetpublications.comImage Processing (Filters) These contol et you quickly adda range offen fiers to your mages These range fom sepia andblack and whit, to softocus and graduated tnt. Cckon each fiterand you can then contolthe intensity of the effect using srs You can easily undo any effect using the buttons blow their ist Click and Hold to Compare When editing or applying filters to your images, its very important that you dont lose sight of the orginal image; this, ensures that your edits arent actually detrimental, At anytime during the editing process, you can revert to your original image by pressing and holding on the mouse button or screen. Your altered image can be saved as a copy. Rotate and Crop Thecrop and tate oo enables you to cutout sections of the collage or rotate the mage at ether 90 degree angles o manual using the user controls dow the ight hand ide NOTE: Ifyou are using the crop tool to zoom this could effect image quay You can also crop the mage ta numberof speci aspect ratios Fee ase defined as detailed above Orginal Square, 169,43 and 32 by cekng the aspect ato cn nthe top bar. Having selected any oftheserato options, Photos wllplac an adjustable fameon the image, clk Done when you ate ready {ocrop theimage Adding Information Cee a ery Unique information. This includes filesize, resolution, date and time it was captured all as default. This data can Deere ee Et aa es eon aed eee tenn remot ara to your files, which willbe stored as part ofthe image's Information. To save this new info tap the X Icon in the Cen coe wovu:pdpublictionscom — 25Using Google Apps Using Your Photo Albums Google Photos Albums is an easy way to store your photos online and then share them as and when you choose. Google provides free storage that makes sharing your photos quick and easy. . Step2 Adding Photos to Foret area‘ ck onthe tick kon ont ler Web Albums “ot ofthe ain oolbar an slct albus forthe rp down Albums is easy using the Google Photos software. Step1 2 Open the Photos app and search through your photo folders to find the images you want. Each file acts as an individual but you can create new albums containing a mix of ile if you wish Step3 ? You can choose to save to an existing Album to create a new tone. Aces to these albums is achieved in the same way by clicking the link of your choice. 26 wwwpctpublications.comStep4 ) Having chosen to create a new Album, you can now customise its name by entering your title into the text input box at the top ofthe collection of fils; click the tick icon to fnish. You can also add files to this folder by dragging and dropping directly. unuea 22 VM Sharing Web Albums ‘There are a couple of different ways to share your files and albums, depending on whether the recipients have signed up for Google, Step1 To sharea single fle, lick on the image to enter full screen view and then tap the Share conon the right, ofthe sreen. From this menu screen you can share with a Google contact by clicking them. Step2 » Alternatively you can share via your social networks by tapping the link to Facebook orTwiter. To share toa non- Google contact, click Get Link and then copy and paste itintoa message or email Step3 To sharean album, clickon the con in the top right corner ofthe album and then lick on Share Once again you can quickly share with Google contacts by clicking on their name. Step 4 ? Atternatively you canalso share via your social networks by tapping the link(s) To share to a non-Google contact, click Get Linkand then copy and paste itintoamessage or email and send the linkas per usual Step5 ) Add a comment if youl ike to add context to your photos. ‘This text willbe posted with your photos in Googles. Add individual people or email addresses and then click Share Dogs 4 wow:pdpublictionscom — 27Using Google Apps Get Started with YouTube YouTube provides a forum for people to connect, inform and inspire others across the globe and acts as a distribution platform for original content creators. More than 1 billion unique users visit YouTube, are you one? BD search » You can search YouTube just as you would search on Google and as you type your search term, suggestions will appear below the search box. Previously searched terms that are similar will show atthe tp ofthe suggestions box. Search results are clsplayed in order of relevance, Bh upload controls This crp-downmea cartansa dct ito the upload ‘cicenas wells to our plas dashboard hte you can scealotthecorentyorhaveupoadd and your arses ace nn oa por ea or ar Serie eetaeca eet nat eoenerepot These ons ge oes to gues charting yor chanel 28 wwwpctpublications.com Account Controls ? Here you can see your viewing history channel subscriptions, playlists you have created and socal connections. You can also control or delete channel subscriptions. Social connections allows you to share your content with your Facebook or Twit. ED Recommended Content "youre sighedin to your account and have vewed any sda sa jee tia a sais jed esas ts haampe WN sree eaas aaa teense jeu eee siScieas Satya aay Sear risaculains Salou eaeBA subscribed channels "Alt of yoursubsrbed-channeb shown here Youcan {ack the sow buton jt aovethe at change how dhopayed:ner content or mon lean blo the Eee a oon a SSeenraieay onelascanmet oUt conto ermaroging cannel tee wel a Recommended Content The listing here is based on the videos you have watched and Which channels you have previously subscribed to, Roll your ‘mouse over the Subscribe button to see how many subscribers any channel has and click the button to instantly subscribe. A tick next to the name of the channel shows that its verified as an offical channel, Latest Content ) The most recent content from your subscribed channels is displayed asa list at the bottom of the screen. If you have not subscribed to any channels, this list will be populated from the most viewed content on YouTube, content that is currently tending and that which istelevant to your geographic location, Manage Playlists With playlists, you can puta serles of videos allin one handy place. For example, you could create a playlist ofall of your favourite music videos or sports clips. Step1 To add videos to playlist, click the Add to link underneath a Video. You can addi to a playlist that already exists or you can me Gamiss create a new one. see @ea1y) as = Get Started with YouTube Step2 You can make changes to your playlists by visting your Library. This links foundon the left side ofthe main YouTube user window. Step3 ) Open the playlist you want to change and clck the Et button, next to the playlist you want to edit. Click Doneto save any changes you make. Step4 ) Reorder videos in your fi playlist by hovering your mouse over the video untilyou see a grey vertical bar tothe left of the video. Click the grey bar then drag and drop the video to rearange it. a—— =~ Steps To delete an entire playlist, lick the More icon atthe top right corner ofthis window, then click Delete Playlist atthe top of the list. Once a playlist has been removed, you cannot undo. wowpdpublictionscom — 29Using Google Apps Using the YouTube App The YouTube app gives you access to great videos and shows on all sorts of subjects. It is the gateway to a huge and always expanding world of entertainment. Follow this guide and enjoy YouTube, wherever you are. Step1 ) Login by tapping the Silhouette icon (top right core. f you dont. you can set one up tap Sign In then Add Account). tsa good idea to use YouTube while logged in, as thisallows videos you might like tobe offered as viewing suggestions. Googe Step2 2 You can search fora subject or channel using the Magnifying alas icon. Youre then presented witha lst of relevant videos, showing how many views they've had, their length and their Uploader. Ther length, in minutes, is shown in the screenshot. = ARE el fee ee G6== 30 wwwpetpublications.com Step3 Tap ona video to open it. You might have to watch a short advert fist. While watching, you can use the Thumbs Icons to lke or dislike it, the Share con to share it or you can save it to your Watch Later ist. Similar videos ae ited below i. Step4 Two more controls are worth a mention. The Show More link below the left corner ofthe video can be tapped to reveal or conceal further information and you can tap the Subscribe button to be informed whenever the YouTuber postsStep5 Tap the video ast plays and you get these controls. There's the Pause/Play icon and ether side ae the controls to skip to the next video or restart Scrub through the video using the red dot, cormake it fll screen withthe icon in the bottom right. « Step6 The cons, in the bottom right, gives access to further options, such as:reporting the video, adding captions or changing the resolution. Tap the video atthe top ofthe screen, anywhere there no icons, to hide the controls and go back to viewing 3 Step7 ) Notice the rectangular icon with the WeFiicon within it Tap this ion to stream YouTube from your tablet to aT, using Chromecast or Airplay. Simply select the device you wish to cast to from thelist and your video willinstantly play on that device Steps The YouTube app also features the ability to*Go Live" with your content. Thisis available directly through your device if you have a camera and microphone attached or bull in. To start your ve stream click the camera icon and select’Go Live"to share your stream with the world. Once complete your stream willbe save to your YouTube video uploads See eT ‘ouTube Kids/Gaming Google have two more content focused applications ‘that sit alongside their original YouTube app, YouTube cute en eee a requite separate downloads, follow the same basic build as the original, albeit the content is locked to the respective app. For example YouTube kids features only child friendly videos and content and all search results, ST ea Ree parents and guardians to control the content viewed. wow:pdpubliationscom 31Using Google Apps Uploading & Live Streaming Videos It may sometimes seem like the whole world is uploading videos to YouTube, from the random ramblings of retro gamers to budding musicians. If you want to add your own voice to the varied world of YouTube, here's how to get started. Step1 Step2 ) Signin to your YouTube account f you havent already done Click anywhere inthe upload window on the next screen so. Atte top right of the screen, wherever you are in YouTube, to start browsing for your videos. Alternatively, you can drag you willsee a Camera Icon, Click this to get started. Firstly you. videos onto the browser window from any open folder. vill need to create a Youtube Channel to upload your videos ‘and, more importantly, allow others to find them and if they like e them, subscribed to see more, Be careful to pick the right name as thisis the your introduction to other Youtubers! 20 LD Uolsdviseo tetronice Cats Podcasts () colwe Step3 ) Once you have added a video to the upload window. using either method, a new page will open. Ifthe video file hasa title twill automaticaly be entered in the title box or you can eal e ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem Trailer Looks... SC Fime © 107% views «17 hours ago Video Formats Ret ec ena eae POC rea eee nets Se a ees ey reece Te ee cee 32 wwwpetpublications.comStep4 ) Fillout the est of the information, including the description and the tags, as these help make it easier forthe video to be found by searchers. Try to give as much information as you can a this will widen the search and get you more views, Step5 ) When the video has finished processing, several thumbnails vill automatically be grabbed from it and displayed. Click on the one you want to use as the display thumbnail on YouTube: Select the one that sums up your videoclip or add your own, what's in your video. A good thumbnail stands out and ts. Playlists can help viewers to discover your content Step6 The next stages are Checks and Visit. 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You are now taken tothe Channel Content screen, here you can view al of your videos, change some settings such as Visibility and Restrictions and check your video's stats, such as Views and kes. ‘Channa content Step9 2 Once your Channel's verified by adding a Phone number, you can request to Live Stream, this will take 24 hours to confirm. ‘Once confirmed you can lve stream via the Create Link and your webcam or external camera ane mic tothe world. Be nice! wovu:palpublications.com 33Using Google Apps How to Use Google Drive Google Drive is a free storage service which allows you to store images, folders and documents in the Cloud. These files and documents can then be accessed from any tablet, phone or computer via the Google Drive software. Not only is this a great way to free up space on your devices, it also lets you access your files from almost anywhere. Search 2 You can search Google Drive in the same way that you can search Gmail or one of the other Google products. New 2 Click the New button to opena new document, spreadsheet, presentation, form or drawing, Folders » Your preset Google Drive folders are shown here, along with any that you have created. Click More to see Labels, 34 wwwpetpublications.com = eeon@ o Current Folder ) The contents ofthe currently selected folder are shown here. You can change how items are displayed (Uist or Grd) BA display Controls > Change how tems inyour folders are displayed and how they are sorted, The gear on ets you acces the G Dv stings Di upload tist ) When you upload multiple items to Google Drive, the Upload box appears, to show you the progress of each item,Installing Backup and Sync - PC/Mac Step1 2 The first thing you need to dois check your Google Drive access status. You can do thisat drve.google.conv start. fyou have access, you will se a blue Download button. OQ srcndine Deseret Step2 2 Click on the Download button and when asked to, Agree to the Google Terms of Service. You must do this before you start the download. Step3 2 Click on Download Backup and syne and follow the instructions to install the software on your computer. The site willautomatically detect whether itis PCorMac. Google Drive on Android and iOS You can download the Google Drive app for mobile devices free of charge, from the Play Store or App Store, Senne ken neta y Poe ‘Once downloaded, the app should automaticaly sign inusing the same Google account detalls you entered SO eC aD which you set up your Android or iOS device. SDA eT ee ei om Google Docs app installed, this will now be replaced by eee oe enn raed aren ee ene een Step4 ) You willbe asked to signin again and will then be asked to syne. This creates anew folder on your computer which is used as the storage folder. Google Orie sa cuts > yas wow:pdpublictionscom 35.Using Google Apps Restore Deleted Drive Files Deleting files from Drive is a very quick process but a file you remove might not always be gone forever. You have the chance to restore deleted files before they are deleted permanently. Here is how you restore, remove and permanently delete files in Google Drive. H Step3 Restoring Incorrectly ise ne mnettnneneomnea cenetes sectonon hele side of your screen and ghee the le Deleted Documents Sania neers sin pres ation Torestoes fem tetas that you don Step1 ‘own, you need to contact the owner of the file. "ify dectdethat yu dort wanttn delete flor fer thatyou'emovedt the ash you can restr tsa that you canvcesisRagin.Oner yale latent recovone | | o ‘wherever you use Drive or Docs, Sheets and slides Step2 ) Atthe moment, you cant restore a file or folder from the Drive mobile apps or from the Docs, Sheets or Slides home screens. You can restore your files from Drive on the web or on your computer Lets look at those options here. 36 wwwpctpublications.comStep4 ) Ifyou permanently delete file or folder that you realise you need access to, Google's able to help you recover ifr limited time. However, after the fle has been deleted from Googles systems its gone forever. You can request recovery from Google themselves at www support.google com. G » et pea S 9/9 Removing Files Step 1 ) Open the Google Drive folder on the desktop of your compute, selec the fle o folder you want to remove and drag it to the trash on your computer. file you remove from the Drive folder on your computer willbe moved to the trash in Drive on the web andin the Drive, Docs, sheets and Sides. store Deleted Drive Files Step2 To remove files in Drive online sign into Drive at wwww.crve ‘google.com. Now click or right-lck the fle or folder you want toremove and then clic the Remove icon;as with removing files on your computer, anything removed is deleted. Permanently Delete Files Step 1 > Ifyou want to permanently delete a file or folder you own, you can delete an individual le or empty your entre trash to delete allfles you have removed, Once afile has been deleted, anyone you've shared the fle with il lose access to the fleas well Step2 To permanently delete fles you added tothe trash from the Drive folder on your computer simply empty the trash on your desktop. The file, along with anything else you trashed, willbe deleted, On the web, sign in to Drive, goto Bin and select the file. Click Delete Forever The files now been deleted for good, wowpdpublictionscom 37Using Google Apps Set Up and Use Google Docs Google Docs is a free, web-based office suite. Using this software you can create text documents, spreadsheets, complex forms and even presentations. Everything you create is stored via your Google Drive account. Here's how to make the most of Google Docs. Creating New Documents coal There are several different ways of getting started with Google Docs. You can create a new online document. you can upload eee eee es otc the templates gallery. Let's start with anew Google doc. EC ere cr To create a new document, goto your Drive click the downward pointing arow and select Google Docs from the menu, then pick Se etd Semen cece cre) 1 Along the top of the document you wild the editing and formatting tools. you have ever used Microsoft Word or OpenOffice Writer you should be familiar wth most ofthe eeeeen ee ant eee acrid convert them into Google Docs. Coa er ee ee ee tte eer ete The Upload window wil appear leaving you te drag and drop eee ee en eee Today 43 February, 12:57 Peet eyUsing Google Apps mle WVACO ROS \— Google Sheets With Google Sheets you can create spreadsheets online, work on them with others in real-time and then store them online in Google Drive. 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To start a new Google Form you will need to return to the Google Drive home page and from there click the NEW button and select Google Forms from the More option pe ee ee te eee ey forma titleand a description. Now you can start to bu eee tg et oe eee) Cert an ean a tesa ue at ed cee ee Ea ees side bar. Here you can also add images, videos or sub een eee en te ee eee ee td simple as you wish. When you have finished your Google Form, you can change the colour pattern, preview the finished form or select the format, questionnaire or quiz Using the setting icons top right. Finally tap Send to enter the detals of who you want to share the form with. Click send for a second time to complete the process. ne ea een text input box, here you can view all completed forms. Cee eeeUsing Google Apps How to Use Google Cloud Print Google Cloud Print is smart technology that connects your printers to: the web. Using Google Cloud Print, you can make your home and work printers available to you, from the apps you use every day. It works on your phone, tablet, PC and any other web-connected device you want to use. How to Connect with sorts ogi cme ce te he Cel oU(o =e ane Ba Pama durarerarre | Cee ee od Pee ae ened are concentrating on the cloud-ready type for this article. = cco ating Started with Google Cloud Print Se no ae ans ; Installed, s download the latest version of Google Chrome and Installit.Once installed, Log in to your user account on the eee een et ey De oe a gor ccd details to enable the Google Cloud Print connector. Hopefully you willse the printer connected to your computer Select the eset et rar ae ea re eefollow the steps above to open the Sharing lalog box forthe PCR Reed iat Re ens Se toe eee a 1S canon Mose sean ious Print ee eee)Using Google Apps Set Up and Use Google Keep The Google Keep software allows you to easily create memos, notes and to-do lists on your computer and on your iOS or Android smartphone and then automatically sync them between the devices. Here’s how to access, set up and create new notes in Google Keep. Setting Up and Using Google Keep Google Keep isa great litte app that enables you to create unique to-do lists that can be stored across various hardware platforms. So you can Google Keep your reminders safe! Coa } Keep is part of Google drive when viewed on your computer, although there seems to be no simple Go to Keep button on Cee eee ee aed et) then you'llse the Keep area of your Google account. Pre er cred 1 Assuming you have no notes created, the screen willbe almost completely blank. To start a new note, clickin the Add note field eee srt Se ee Ee es Step3 Nec ce cen cad ee er et ee ee rer) See ee een esEcard My rave phi ithe Ceci 1 ous 5 neue Ce eeUsing Google Apps G Pay| How to Use Google Pay Now you can pay with it, too. Just add your credit, debit, loyalty, and gift cards to Google Pay, and start shopping in stores, in apps, and online. Google Pay can be used at shops around the world, wherever contactless payments are accepted. Setting Up Google Pay Google Pay isa secure system, but as with anything to do with money and payments, itis important to make sure that you set everything up propery. . een snaTee € Q ak 20H SNF ati app Step1 ) You wil need to make sure that you have your credtdebit card or card lose at hand, and have ll the details available (account numbers sort codes, security numbers et) ‘You wills need to download the Google Pay pp from Google Pay, Ifyou dont ead have ton your phone. 52 wwwpetpublications.com ° e Ces a ° ” a 5 Step2 Once installed, ap the app icon and hen ‘ap Get Started’ andl choose the Google account ous withthe app (fyou have more than onelfyouslready havea credit or debit card registered to your Google acount it ill be displayed, alongwith the option to adda diferent card. Turn on NFC to pay in sho a Ss Step3 2 Whichever option you choose, you wll have to-add information, including CVC codes and other security information (we cant showa screenshot ofthis process duetoa security {feature that prohibits the information being capture). Complete the Info requested and accept the terms.PRM etre zy < Screen lock type x ba pe aver ‘VISA Password Choose how youll verify Set up Visa ++ 8074 ‘stewed ut Sea cena None @ ares sane bored © Not seeing your current info? ming z poereeasen Neti nee 2 nes oiknare Step4 Step5 Step6 ) fyou dont akeady havea sreenlockset_ The next steps to very your card with ) Once verted the last thing you need to do upon your phone youwillneedtoset one up your bank. 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The number phone to communicate with the contactless purchasescan be made even when the phone should automatically beenteredinto your terminals Either turiton her, or tum iton islocked phone dle Clland follow theinstructons. in yourmainsetting menu, Security and Advantages of Google Pay Cee ete en ee ter ne re loaf of bread at your local supermarket or the lates fashions online, er] etn a See ee ees ‘exactly where a given transaction happened, along with the merchant's name and Ea eon re tot Pore When you use your phone to pay in stores, Google Pay doesn’t send your actual credit eee tea Se ret tee et ay represent your account info - so your card details stay safe and secure. Rae oe anne eter eet eee ee ee ee een ee re eee Lao Just choose Google Pay if available) at checkout and save yourself some time. wwu:pdpublictionscom 53Using Google Apps Get Inside Google Play The Google Play is, for almost all of your entertainment needs, a one-stop shop. You can search for apps, books, songs, movies and magazines, any of which can be accessed on your smartphone or tablet and on your desktop. Post === a Search ) You can search Google Play just as you would search on Google. When you type your search term, suggestions wil appear below the search box. Previously searched terms that ae similar will show atthe top ofthe suggestions box. The Google Play Home Screen ) Tiss the main retail hub of Google Play, it contains the latest releases by format and your personal recommendations for apps, books, movies and other media based on what you have searched for and installed previously Itcan also be based on recommendations by people in your Googles circles, 54 wwwpetpublications.com Play Store Content Controls You can search Google Play jst s you would searchon Google When you type your search term, suggestions wil appear below the serch box. Previously searched terms that are similar wllshow atthe top ofthe suggestions box. EA Recommended Content This aea ofthe main menu screen ofthe Play Store screen is where you can view more in-depth information that is inked to your Google Pay account. This contain links to: My Apps, My Wishlist, My Subscriptions, Redleem/Buy Gift care, My Activity and My Account, along witha guide for Parents