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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 Over the page home computers themselves. our journey conti adi An achievement you can and Sues, we will be with, at every stage to Ee inform and ultimately inspire you to # 90 Further, earn by simply enabling us to exclusively help and teach you the abilities we have gained over our decades of experience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 Videos to YouTube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vo \ \ Y 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. Over the following pages, we will take you through our expert tips to ensure that you make the very best of each one. Pere tee)and planning a route i yourself, you can also s| Moet RORe Vem Olt malls Col } Before you share a map, you need t ats rere katy aon) Bcd Dif you have ee ea) Crete eel eae ny aste the link wherever you co ere Swaine Embedmap 8 wwwpetpublications.com+4 SRE BR ec e a Teese er eee ete Pe eee ea) This map is bit foryou | Pena eee ee art oo Se Sonn Coed You can embed a basic map, driving directions or local search eran eae vwrwu:pelpubliations.com 9Using Google Apps Explore Deeper with Maps From adding more detail to maps to making it more intuitive to find local businesses, some updates may not be immediately noticeable. However, if you know where to look, a host of new features are there to be used. Here we take a look at using these extra options. Soa Step3 Open Google Maps on your desktop. The map should be } Photos, See inside and street views can also be displayed 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 ee) eee eee cen ceed Peas ra) with an orange icon and street views witha circular artow. Bcd Step4 ) Having entered your search criteria, f photo tours ofa ee ete ay location are available, they willbe displayed asa series of photo | when there ae several ifferent views ofa particular area. Click SO eee le a ee ee ho a ae will show aside facing circular arrow icon in the bottom lef. to that location and view, here we have selected Photo Sphere.Soy Soe Eee es 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 con on the eet tt eae Bora 2 ifyou choose instead to open a photo sphere, youcan use your Coe ee eee res image ofa locaton. Photo spheres are created using a smartphone app which, as mentioned, blends muitiple photos together asone. Explore Deeper with Maps Step7 ety CT een) view point you can access ete eet) Pen ened ee Demag) and holding the Control peed this 30 environment at pot era) While in 3D mode, zoom into the screen and your viewpoint Te ue ee ey Se ere a) Peatpena ean eects aneteeetas eerie erat cerned eee with voice guidance, You eee et ec eee eens fre you set off and Decent stimated travel eee) pee eae 12 _wwvw-pelpublications.comSol aa ley ee ae ae ey friends? Try making your own map of what matters to you most te eet Cee ee) links and invite others to collaborate with you on your map; and access ton your Android device. Sign in o your Google account toaccess your map acrossall your devices. You can take your map (on the go to find your favourite spots easily and even access your desktop location search history on your phone, and vice versa. 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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. le Earth app on your -an begin. From the > more inkin the bottom Step3 You can search for locations in Google Earth by clicking the Search icon inthe side bar tothe lft ofthe screen. Type the name ‘fa ste, town or country in the search box nd the view wil zoom into show, Search also for landmarks and businesses.Step4 The view of many locations in Google Earth willbe in 30. Totti the controls at the top lft ofthe window: th nol withthe eye tits the camer, pans Jn pan, 200m and tit by right-clicking ona point and moving the mouse. the camera, u ontral with the hand & Step6 You can access news, photos, videos and Wikipedia information ‘on the ships wheel con onthe lft side bar tothe Voyager screen You canthen click on indi piece to read it nfl Tis information is updated remember to check back Steps ) Switch to view while using Google Earth by clicking the Menu options, op right, and then selecting Map Style. Now you can pick how the Map d pth detail or an option between the two, ilsare shown, From limited information to in Map Se 6: Google Earth Mobile oe ee ee ee Ce ee eee easy version of the app. The desktop version lets you view satelite imagery, maps terrain, 3D buildings, galaxies far Seater ea can|earn about the moon and follow Apollo missions; ‘take narrated tours about the effects of climate change Pere see et een ‘The Google Earth app is available for your Android or ees wwvurpdpublicationscom 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 2 Unlike Google Earth or Maps, the Translate app is fr less ‘raphicaly intense butts ackof visual gloss is eplaced with a very powerful too that can prove as essential sole’ take a look ‘Open the Apps menuson the tol barand select Transat from the choice of applications ecer Google ops . Meg == eae Step2 Google VThsisthe main | age contre window Goodie nse, (Sb me nee ene = from ete you can decipher ary communkation | [4m tyeak downs Note | Spsscramnasaveanaa the wo bowes on screen Thelef (input) is where you enter the original text and the right (output) is where it istranslated, Step3 2 Just ike a standard Google search you can choose to input your text via the keyboard or using voice input To use the later, click on the Microphone icon tothe left or ifyou prefer the former, tap the keyboard icon tothe right. Your text will now appear inthe box to the left. By clicking the double arto icon between these boxes, you can swap the text. Google Step4 2 NOTE: Youre limited 5000 characters per translation so ensure youenter your text in small chunks to avoid missing text. For thisfirst example we have entered an expression in English and selected Norwegian ftom the drop down menus the translated language. The translation happens in realtime. Goige ——— ———Step 5 2 ifyou wish to translate the same piece of txt into another language, click on the downward arrow con and select your language forthe list of options You can aso hear both the original ‘and the translated expression by clicking the speaker icon in the bottom lft ofthe inputor output windows. Googe | Step6 2 By clicking the Pencilcon inthe input box, you enter your text by writing it, using your mouse, touchscreen ona pointer tool, ‘Once you have entered your word) you can either select from the options running along the bottom of the input box or press the blue tun icon to enterit Hello step7 Google Tenslated text ‘can be Copied, — Shared or Saved ‘0 wp sae esa Phuasebook, the ———— resus sing the con | ERAT! MRRRTLAN? links nthe output bax. clicking the Staricon tothe top fight you canopen your Phrasebook and ‘quick view ll your saved translations. You canalsosave the fle byyccking Exportto ‘Google Sheets ROR Lely MCE Steps 2 By clicking the Penciliconin the input box, you ener your text by wring it using your mouse, touchscreen ona pointer tool Once you have entered your words) you can eter select fom the options running along the bottom ofthe Inu box or press the bive return icon enterit >rrasobook = panes st 8 Smetana nant on amano How otoseg soy orca co (ex noing aa caanwaT pane Semone nslate Documents eee eee Peet a ene ne eee en ey Cee a ese eens ate et eens oe eet ace en etd box, click on blue text to bring up a small grey box with a Ce ee erred a Tea tes Cert errs your OS. You can upload files from a number of formats eer ee een ees prereset ee eae ee) tap the blue Translate icon to load your translated document, leaving you to copy and paste the results as on ranslate and s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 2 Navigate to the Google Fights website googleconvfightstobe Inthe search bar fist enter the airport you wish to fly from and presented with his home page. Itisadvised that youallow Google the destination you wish to travel to. NOTE: this location doesrit to trackyour locaton so you will be automatically linked to your fly to your choice of destination the nearest airport that does, wll nearest airport, based on distance. be selected foryou. Next you will need to select travel date Step2 Step4 2 Just above the main search bar you will notice you have three) Having selected the airport and your destination you can now options which ar very important to ensure your search results confirm that your fights are available forthe time petiod youwish ‘match your requirements. Your options are type oftrip, numberof tof Todo this simply enter the departure and return dates to see passengersand finally type of seat. Enteryour picks to moveon. a liting ofall available fights within this tim scaleStep 5 2 Clckthe fight that suits your needs tobe taken to this window, from here you can view any stopovers or changes required by clicking the small row icon tthe right ofthe top bar. youhave happy to mave on cick nyrhere on the ling to move on Step6 2 This screen s where you actualy book the Might ane confi the listed details: When you are happy to proceed, click the Select icon and you will be automatically taken tothe ailne or ticket vendors ‘own website, where you can complete your booking, step7 2 ifyou are mote open with your travel plans, and dont have a strict destination you wish to visit you are well covered by this app. From the home page click the Explore Destinations ink directly above the world map bottom night. b=) How to Use Google Flights steps 2 From the map screen you wil sea selection of locations and fight prices that areavalable from yout choice of por. lick con any ofthese ta be shown te ight plan, avsual and a bief selection of aematve fights and their costs. Step 2 Youcan ako choose to change the search parameters based on the price ofthe fight. Youcan do this by using these baron the kt ofthe screen and selecting the price you wish to pay The resis ar displayed below. (9. eck trip in the next 6 months Malaga Sun,21 Apr ~ Sun,28 Apr Ei Non-stop: 235m £30 Naples Sun, 21 Apr ~ Sun,28 Apr Ei Non-stop: 2h 50m 526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 menu} When your files have uploaded to Photos, they willbe displayed accessed fom it.The fist thing you wilneed to dowith Photos based upon the date the images or videos were captured, newest is upload your mages and videos into it Unike its predecessor to oldest being the default setting, Notice the lito the Desktop Google’ Picasa, Photos doesnt search your compute for Uploader ignore that fr now as we will covert te. compatible files thus you will need to organise yours fist. : om . a 7 Y Step2 a Png lcd the fesyouihto Uplate Protos Inatler the aaiocsoyes diet cag and sop the Meson the Photos window as a group. Each file will then upload to the cee app, the speed of which is based on yourconnection,Getting Started with Photos — aS Using Photos EWE i Below we break down the key features and controls of the Google Photos application, so it's even easier to use. Menu 2 By clicking the three lines icon, top lft you can open the main Photos menu panel. Here you can quickly access the key functionality ofthe application, fiom sharing your images and videos to clearing out unwanted files Settings 2 The Settings link ges you acess to Photos customisable features. From ths link you can decide upon your storage options, compressed but high quality storage sre, while keeping your fest the original seis limited to 15GB without paid upgrade. Search 2 By entering the ttle of your file you can search your image and video database frit Ifyou have a large amount of ies stored in Photos, you can narrow the citeria of your search to specific les from Videos to 360 photos by double clicking the search bar, Create Tap this tnkto open a pop-up menu which contains four axittonal inks, Album, Shared album Animation and Collage 8 clickon your choice fom these four options you willbe taken Girectly tos spectic window. Upload Tolan tis pollen end ec were Feat Sarees nye tasse ies oe ‘eer very wdes yu taste calecton nce Tein es iis sea Taal oreo Ditimetine ) Here you can contol the images and videos that are displayed inthe main Preview window based upon the date they were ciginaly captured. Todo this simply scroll up or down through the Timeline bar stopping atthe date you wish to view. Preview Window » By defaut all mages, animations, collages and videos will be displayed in this main window. You can scroll through your entire collection and by icking on aie you can view it full screen and even addi to your Pinterest account by tapping the con op lt. BD add Partner This option i afar more in-depth way of sharing your entire lary of fes with nother uservia an email account, for example a family member o fiend You can however, only share your library with one personUsing Google Apps ca 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. open; fom the options you elect Coll wi you to cutouts ow auto generate a collage your images. ‘90 degree angles or manually, using the user conto 22 wwwepetpublications.comStep5 Steps When you ae happy with the edits to your collage, tapthe Done |) When you are happy with your collage and or your animated icon. You have a couple of options for saving it Cick the more slide-show you can send them to yourcontacts by tapping the options link on the far right comer of the window. Now choose hare icon. When you see this window, choose how you wish to how you wish to store your new collage fom ths is. share the file and click the requited icon to make your selection, Oe e: |] Steps } Moving on to the Animation option, once again select the images you wish to add and cckthe + icon and select Animation foryour lst of options. Now all your have to dos leave the Photos applica work fr you. Step7 } Photos wll ow auto generate an Animation based on you! This animation is simply a slideshow, moving between a is of stillimages. This animation is automatically sa ‘lection of files within Photos. a ro Link to Pinterest Cee ee ee) Beare a meee ce Photos application. 5 ‘oyour you are already a Pinterest user or simply wish to sign. up and share your photos with the world, it couldn't be easier to get started. Visit wwwwpinterest.com and sign in Using your Google account. Once you are signed in you can upload directly by clicking the icon on any of your fee neta tien nat eee wwu: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 mperatue and Po The latter being a antastic tool that adds 24 www:petpublictions.comImage Processing (Filters) These conto let you quickly adda range of diferent filters to any effect using the buttons below Click and Hold to Compare i ing or applying filers to your in tant that you dont ose sight oft ensures that your edits arent actually during the editing proce ¥ pressing and holding on the mouse button or screen. Your -ep both nental. At any and white, to soft Rotate and Crop ne cop and rotate tool enables you to cut out sections of the wn this could effect Adding Information Cee a ery Unique information. This includes filesize, resolution, Pree eel ee ree ora etd Peer Et aes eon eased the top of the window. You can add a custom description to your files, which will be stored as part of the image's oa ee ei eat Ce eco wwu:pelpublicationscom 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. Adding Photos to Web Albums often ‘Adding photos that you have on your computer to your Web Albums is easy using the Google Photos software. and select Album from the drop down lst in 2 ee Step3 You can choose to save to an existing Album to create a new ‘ane. Access to these albums is achieved in the same way, by clicking the link of your choice.Step4 2 Having chosen to create a new Album, you can now customise its name by entering your title into the text input box. the top of the collection of files; clickthe tick icon to finish .You can also add files to this folder by dragging and dropping directly. unuitiea 22 A Sharing Web Albums ‘Thereare a couple of different ways to share your files and albums, depending on whether the recipients have signed up for Google, Step1 To sharea singe file, cck con the image to enter ful screen view and then tap the Share icon on the right ofthe screen. From this with a Google contact by clicking them, Step2 ? Alteratively you can share via your socal networks by tapping the lnk to Facebook or Twite-To share to a non-Google contact, clickGet Link and then copy an into a message or ema Step3 YTo share analbum, clickon the con in the top ight come ofthe album and then clickon Share Once again youcan quickly share with Google contacts byclicking on theirname. Step 4 > Alternatively you canalso share via your social netvoxks by tapping the ink). To share toa non-Google conta click Get Linkand then copy and paste into a message or email and send the Step5 Add a comment if youd lke to add context to your photos. This text wll be posted with your photos in Googles. Add Google+ Circles, individual people oremeil addresses and then cick Share Dogs aon wu: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 each month so don’t miss out. I search Account Controls 2 You can search YouTube just as you would search on Goagle and |) Here you can see your viewing history, channel subscriptions, as you type your search term, suggestions wil appear below the | playlists you have created and socal connections. You can also search box, Previously searched terms that are similar will show Control or delete channel subscriptions. Socal connections allows at the top ofthe suggestions box. Search results are displayedin you to share your content with your Facebook or Twitter accounts order of relevance, Upload Controls Bl Recommended Content 2 This drop-down menu contains a direct inkto the upload screen) Ifyouare signed in to your account, and have viewed any videos as wells links to your uploads dashboard; here you can see all of previously, content that is ecommended for you willbe displayed the content youhave uploaded and your analytics, which shows atthe top ofthe home page. You can view mare recommended how many times your videos have been viewed and, ifyouhave content by clicking the wordYecommended Ifyou have channel how many subseribers you have. These contiols give subscribed to any channels, relevant content from those channels access to figures showing the decline or growth of yourchannel, wil also be included here,EA subscribed Channels Valetoyournbnebed cma stown hoe oucan cht icra mst pare alan eaye RT eee eee sTvecan Spe in ian GlarparStisomion leit eats anapeleuis anita et meragng chlo wel Tl Recommended Channels GTi Wing testes oie is you re vache nd witch chores yostne pay subertadta Rayan Trane abwcibsbater are law my eds siychrelfarancleih baton weeny act ck en cence ti in torso Latest Content The most recent content from your subscribed channels is splayed asa list tthe bottom ofthe screen. Ifyou have not subscribed to any channels, this st ill be populated from the ‘most viewed content on YouTube, content that is curently tuending and that which i relevant to your geographic location Manage Playlists ith ply youcan puta eles of deosainonehandy place. For example, you could create a playlist ofall of your favourite musi videos or sports lips. Step1 To add videos to playlist, cick the Add to linkunderneath a video, Youcan add ito a playlist that alteady exists or you can create a new one. m Gamiss Ph Lt 0 wate HE sewer) if a Get Started with YouTube Ea = = Step2 DYoucan make changes toyour playlists by visitng your Library. This linkis found on the - leftside ofthe main YouTube user window. Step3 } Open the playlist you want to change and click the Edit button next tothe playlist you want to edt Click Done to save any changes you make. Step 4 ? Reorder videos in your playlist by hovering your mouse over the video Until you seea grey vertical barto the lft of the video. lick the grey bar then drag and drop the video to rearrange. Steps To delete an enti playlist, click the More icon atthe top ight corner ofthis window, then click Delete Playlist atthe top of the lst. Once aplayst has been removed, you cannot undo,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 Step3 ? Login by tapping the Silhouette icon (top right come’). fyou |} Tap ona video to open it You mighthave to watcha short advert dort, you can set one up (tap Sign In then Add Account) tsa first. While watching, you can use the Thumbs icons to like or good idea to use YouTube while logged in as this allows videos dislike it the Share icon to share it or youcan save ito your Watch youmight lke to be offered as viewing suggestions. Later is for viewing later. Similar videos are listed below it Step2 Step4 2 You can search fora subject or channel using the Magnifying Two more controls are worth a mention. The small tangle below glass icon Youre then presented with alist of relevant videos, the right come of the video can be tapped to reveal or conceal showing how many views they've had, their length and ther further information and links and you can tap the Subscribe Lpfoadet Their length, in minutes, is shown inthe screenshot ‘button tobe informed whenever the YouTuber posts anew video. > Scena nee ease Se asStep5 Tap the vide In the centr kip itplay theres the Pause/Play icon and either side are the controls to to the next video or rest. Scrub through the video using the red dt, or make iefull screen with the ican in the bottom righ Step6 The Three-dots icon, inthe top right, gles access to furthe options, such a: reporting the vi the resolution T theres no icons, to hide th the video at the top of the ols and go backto viewing e Step7 wet 2 Notice the rectangular icon with the WEF icon within it. Tap this con to stream YouTube from your tablet toa or Airplay. Simply selec the device you wish to cast ta from the lst and your video wil instantly play on that devie 0, adding captions or changing Steps ne YouTube ap content. This avilable directly throug a camera and micropho stream clickt aso features the ablltyto“Go Live" with your have e attached or builtin. To start your lve ‘camera icon and select"Go Lve"to share your See UE started, allo os eo ait — YouTube Kids/Gaming Google have two more content focused applications ‘that sit alongside their original YouTube app, YouTube Eo cute en eee a requite separate downloads, follow the same basic Pree ee en Pe respective app. For example YouTube kids features only Ee eee neers ST ea me Tey Pee Uo ee cae a wwurpdpubliationscom 31Using Google Apps Uploading Videos to YouTube 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 } Signin to your YouTube account ifyou havent already done so. [At the top right ofthe screen, wherever youare in YouTube, you wills an Upload artow button. Chick histo get stated Heme 6 Tes me . o om Orme vn 2 9 Video Formats Not sure which format to save your video? If you recelve POC anaes ee eee CST oe Tee cee a Step2 2 Click anywhere in the upload window on the next screen to start browsing for your videos. Altematively, you can drag videos onto the browser window fm any open folder on your computer, Be Step3 ) Once you have added a video to the upload window using either method, a new page will automatically open. the video fle hasa tet will automatically be entered in the tle boxeet A UCC ee NTL Step4 Step7 ) Fill out the res ofthe information, including the description and | To check your video has been added to your account navigate the tags as these help make it easier forthe videoto befound by | backto the main YouTube page and click on yourname in the let- searches. fyou wish, you canalter the privacy settings soonly _|_handcolumn,Allofyour uploaded videos will be displayed there. certain people can indi Ce cxeaTor tuo videos Asner Aid ares . oe wR Step5 Steps ) When the video has finished processing, several thumbnails will | Clkthe Video Manager button to quickly see and manage all of automaticaly be grabbed fom it and dsplayed.Chckon the one your uploaded videos Hee you can checkthe numberof views, you want to use as the display thumbnalon YouTube: select the __lkesand dislikes, aswell as being able to share or delete videos, ‘one that you fel sums up your videoclip the best. Step6 D ifthe uploader detects thatthe video is shaky, ast 's being processed, you can choose to stabs it. A progress ar wl show when the video s uploaded to the sit fogo-o9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. eco cali Search Current Folder tage ee ces emenvey et eve | Rrieeceecrend ete em ee See eee eee De ea erraaend New By display controls cic hat enr epee ney etre geese Aca earoT ear ceaemntertne ete tey ee Se ic eri Folders Bh Upload List 2 Your preset Google Drive folders are shown here, along with ary |) When you upload multiple items to Google Driv, the Upload that you have created. Click More to see Labels. ‘box appears, to show you the progress ofeach item.e Welcome to Google Drive Installing Backup and Sync - PC/Mac Step1 a ener Google Drive on status. You can do this at drivegooglecomystart. you have coe se alters Wapeirded bien Android and iOS You can download the Google Drive app for mobile devices free of charge, from the Play Store or App Store, Seen knee ne tgcrees ness Poca OQ veronsine Bieverenee ‘Once downloaded, the app should automaticaly sign inusing the same Google account details you entered So ee aD which you set up your Android or iOS device. = = Sue OC en eek ea Tu Google Docs app installed, this wll now be replaced by Google Drive. To create a new doc, tap Menu > New > ene een Step2 2 Clckon the Download button Step4 and when asked to 2 You willbe asked to sgn in again and will then be asked to sync Agiee tothe Google hs ceates a new folder on your computer which is used as the Terms of Service, You must do this storage folder, before youstart Googe Dive santo the download = cate > tte Pisce = Step3 hee 2 Clckon Download 2 Epa = snow —— instructions to real ions the software on your cs computer. The ste willauomatcally — “aageetmn smscmee | detect whether tis PCorMac — wovu:pdpublicationscom — 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. Restoring Incorrectly Deleted Documents Step 1 ) fyou decide that you donit want to delete fle o folder that youve moved tothe trash, you cn restore Iso that you can access it again. Once you restore ilk, twill be recovered wherever you use Drive or Docs, Sheets and Slides Step3 Sign in to Drive at wwwwscive googlecom, Go tothe Bin section onthe lft side of your screen and right-click the fle or folder you want to restore Click Restore to retun ito its previous location. Torestore a file from the trash that you dont own, you need to contact the owner ofthe ie Step2 ) Atthe moment, you cant estore a fle or folder from the Orive ‘mobile apps or from the Docs Sheets or Slides home screens. You can restore your files from Drive onthe web or on your computer. Let’ lookat those options here.Step4 Dif you permanently delete a file or folder that you realise you need accesso, Google isabletohelp you recover it fora limited time. However, after the fle has been deleted from Google's systems is gone forever. Youcan request recovery from Google themselves at waw'suppor- google.com. EO @oaoam dD &4OR G&A Removing Files Step 1 ) Open the Google Dive folder onthe desktop of your computer, select the file or folder you want to remove and dag it tothe trash Con your computer. file you remove from the Drive folderon your computer willbe moved othe trash in Drive on the web and in the Dtive, Docs, sheets and slides st ry eee PEL. store Deleted Drive Files Step2 To remove ile in Drive online, sign into Drive at wiww.dive ‘google.com, Now clckor ight-ick the fle or folder you want to remove and then cick the Remove icon: as with removing files on your computer anything removed will also be removed ofne. Permanently Delete Files Step 1 )fyou want to permanently delete a file or folder you own, ou can delete an individual file or empty your enti trash to delete all files you have removed, Once a fe has been deleted, anyone youve shated the file with wil lose access tothe fle as wel | — el Step2 To permanently delete files you added tothe trash fom the Drive folder on your computer, simply empty the trash on your desktop ‘The ies along with anything else you trashed, wil be deleted. On the web, sign into Drive, go to Bin and select the le. Click Delete Forever The fe fsnow been deleted for good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 cea There are several different ways of getting started with Google Docs. You can create a new online document. you can upload en ee ees es otc the templates gallery. Let's start with anew Google doc. cr To create a new document, goto your Drive lick the downward pointing arow and select Google Docs from the menus then pick See ed Ses menu cect re) Along the top of the document you wilfind the editing and formatting tools. you have ever used Microsoft Word or OpenOffice Witeryou should be familiar with most ofthe eaSet Up and Use Google Docs (=) Berry cee eter eet ee eee nay before. From these link click on Emailcollaboratorsand enter Peet Cera eet re eae en een edit and collaborate on the document online. Ser tg Beers oe aed os Peter over the Download acca Coe ee ad ate een POF or plaintext ee ee eee se aL are cy Coe Step3 Dee a ee file wil instantly be saved to your Google Drive. These files are then pee Soe eters ele tee eee ee Import Documents You can importa variety of documents into Google Drive and, then either keep them as they were originally formatted or Pet cee eet Boa Rea YOpen a new Google Doc and click the File linkat the top left. te te el eee aT Toul test sv Coen Se ae eta = he Upload wind errs eae 43 February, 12:57 Carer verson Bina \Uecrealiats Google Drive tracks every change you make to files and Pere eee cent ces ene nwt ny Google Drive to look back as far as 30 days automatically, Cee eee an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. Google Sheets, for most users, is more than capable of replacing the corresponding software in something like Microsoft Office. cP Monthly Budget ee ed toe) Ota the NEW button and select Google Sheet from the drop-down ees ery koe Sheets will automatically save your work every few seconds, Create and Save cer] ee er eet ete Spreadsheets eee ees Lee Be Aten eames cel cS Ree at ec eter ns eee emer uae Ecgte nt tor) 9 Seer ore Se asa) eee es or acc‘L Destinations fo ner 2018 = ord Se eed pees ete Pate ene eg ee er your ile into this window. The fle will open automatically wrwu:pelpublications.com 41Using Google Apps Set Up and Use Google Drawing Google Drawing allows you to create, share and edit documents online and collaborate with others by inviting them to view your edits. You can Camera eReoUn eMC IVICA Amal) 9) OM MKr-l Ulta ol-ice) cm oleh 10) publish your drawings online as an image or in many other image formats. Pi Step3 Create a New Drawing eee eee prernprenrepromn wens trod "ls Ca from the toolbar (the small arrow to the left of the Shapes. Soe | mmr ponynienrmmeipiraniteiwitcuit avr esto or 7 insert a text box, select itand click where you want to add the textbox. Enter your text and press Enter. Your text willbe Peete ee ener Peete ne vetoes Boe) ese ad ea boxes. You can also insert images or photos using the image ena coe a oorSoe ae tee ted Cee eee Peete ee eee at ee ey eoeeen ners err YYou can undo and redo changes ofthe toolbar. To zoom in and out on: oe ered Peele eee ee rere eee) insert a text box or ees Berry eeneeny ae ete e eee Sent Preview Open with Share Add star id Drawing ume FI Fitna 2 noe i wovu:palpublications.com a 43Using Google Apps How to Use Google Slides Google Slides is an online presentation app that allows you to show off Nol M ULCER VEN AM UNUM CMe cine) Melme[actinve nscale Rela le] Google Slides: you can create a new online presentation, you can upload an existing one or you can use a template from the gallery. Creating a Presentation FESR eae eR az 2 new presentation go to your Documents List, click the NEW = = WEST COAST Bog ROAD TRIP S a button and select Google Sides from the drop-down menu: Step3 eer ee To get started, click on the object you want to format, resize or Bred ‘move. To add custom formatting to text orto an object, you can } When you give your documenta name and start typing, Google | use the Format menuor the Edit toolbar: 1utoratically save your work. Auto-save will continue ee ten ae) De eae! WORK IT Lose weight while working?Pee ey ed eee eee tn er See cane Oe aoe ceed 7 ATM Tate Ma cesta ese) ar ‘To show a finished presentation, select Start Presentation. ee ue treat displaying your presentation one slideat a time. To skip eer ene Pen eee Se ea Ree viewer, press the Esc key. wrwu:pelpublications.com 45Using Google Apps Use Templates and Forms If there is a specific type of document you want to create in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides or Forms, check the template gallery to see if there is one available. The template gallery includes hundreds of pre-made documents, from a simple CV to multi-page company presentations. We also look at the Google Forms app and see how it can be used. Browse the Template Gallery Co YOpen Google Drive eens Pei one Select Document, Presentation eee ery cee ety ret peter) Bcd en es an Re os Peer ean et a a red eet ete cnt re) Pe ast ae ia eet eer aan) Seen tac cca eee eo tory or ene eu Sed recommended uses, which are used to break up the layout of the templates. Taking Google Docs as an example you have templates for CVS, Letters, Personal, Work and Sales.Company Newsletter -_ | Se Pe Coens ee ee specific text and oer) cee Peng Roy coronal Corey cna es emt ay Peet, Pen eer Bee a shareable link to email to them. wwu:pelpublications.com 47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 TM ER NCC lo MOM el Kel MUN Mle) oD elU KU A-ha Vala elLcuela ele] s phone, tablet, PC and any other web-connected device you want to use. How to Connect with Cloud Ready Printers You can use Google Cloud Print witha cloud-ready printer Cee ee Sees Seong Pee ae end are concentrating on the cloud-ready type for this aticle. Soo Se oc ae and Installed, s download the latest version of Google Chrome and eee Me ene Ty Ce get ey ior ee eae es toolbar and select Settings. Now click the Show advanced settings link. Scrll down tothe Google Cloud Print section and em toe ts a atting Started with Google Cloud Print ey NO ee a ako a detalls to enable the Google Cloud Print connector. Hopefully you willse the printer connected to your computer Select the Sem et a eaeSorry eae ee ee eee eh gs eer Si eee Yeo Lat a een Peeie teen Let etry Ceo eee Sharing a Printer Hyour friends oF colleagues have Google accounts, you can hare your printer with them and let them print tit from anywhere that has an Internet connection. oa Yo begin sharing your cloud connected printer, head to the cee een ee Ce a eee associated with your Google account, ren Google ious Print)» Fp cents nn sorte conpene Print From Everywhere? Lala eM Use crelere] (Me (le M a ililg >) ered ee nee ee eee eee ee Se eee een eee a ee eset es net er eae Te ra Seen es eed eee eee eee cette ete ees ee ee ene aT ees follow the steps above to open the Sharing dlalog box for the eee etd Google Cloud Print integration works with many Google products and services, the first ‘of which are Chrome OS, Chrome, Gmail for mobile and Google Docs for mobile. You can. also print to third-party native mobile apps on the Android and iOS platforms. You can also try the Google Cloud Print app for Android, so you can not only submit print jobs to ‘connected cloud-ready printers but also control printer options and manage print jobs i eaeUsing Google Apps ; fe) Baaeer-nekek- Lt Kerorore) (a3 Google Py o = © Best-selling audiobooks cE ES A oe es a Search o Play Store Content Controls. 2 You can search Google Ply just as you would search on Google.) Youcan search Google Pay just rch term, suggestions wil Previous searched terms that you would search on Goo When you ty 2 | The Google! Rlay, ome! Screen This isthe main reea apps books movies and other media based on ns contains links to: searched for and installed previously, t can also be based on Wishlist, My Subscriptions, Redeern/Buy Giftcard, cites, ‘My Account, along with a guide for PareMy Applications Pee en ncn es eer Paneer en eres ere ore ey fee tet eae ea tap each app individually to update it ortap the Update All button atthe top of the screen. You will need to grant CECE re C3 Download Apps & Files Step1 Downloading a james, movies, music or books is ess. Tap the app, movie or book yo want to download and read the information screen. Ifyou want to proceed, tap the install button or the price button. if downloading apps or games you will ned to agree to the permissions which are what device, essentially the same pr peappneeds to access on your then install automaticaly - ne appr game wl a = Googe Chrome: Fart Secure Step2 ) Movies, music and books dor‘t automatically download to your device, so once you have purchased or chosen them, you wil need to pin them. Pinning means downloading. or keeping the content on your device for ofine viewing Di coogy oe Step3 ? Paid apps and games canbe returned for afl refund ifyou do so within ‘wo hours You simply need to open the app page on Google Play andthe price con wil say refund instead. After two hour, fefund ths prenase? The op refunds ae a the app developer discretion wwucpdpublicationscom 55.Using Google Apps Create a Blog with Blogger Blogger is a great way to start blogging, as it is simple yet powerful and allows you to get up and running easily without having to purchase a dedicated domain. If you are new to blogging, and want to dip your toe in without taking the plunge, Blogger is the way to do it. Get Started with Blogger ‘The first thing to do Is open www.blogger.com in your browser and sign in using your Google account username and password. Step1 2 The main Blogger screen isfy simple; until you create your first blog, barely anything is shown here. You wil see a couple of buttons and some news from Blogger Buz, the offal Blogger blog To get started, clckthe New Blog button atthe bottom middle ofthe screen. eae Step2 2 In the window that opens, you can type the name of your blog, ‘which will appears the heading. and choose the blog URL Any Google hosted blog will have blogspot.com atthe end of the URL withthe part you add appearing before it. Try to choose a URL which relates to the content ofthe blog, 9, cupcakerecipes. blogspot.com or mythoughts blogspot.com. Step3 2 The next thing to dois choose a style for your blog using the preset themes There are several basic themes to choose from hete but dont worry too muchas you can easly change the syle at any time. For now, stckwith the default Simple theme. Click Create Blog to continue. gett» Cast sre opstep 4 2 Youwil now be taken backto the main Blogger screen, ith your new blog listed at the top of the page. To the right of the blog title, You il ee several buttons. ClckVew Blog to open a preview of Your bog na new window. Dari worry that it looks bering, you ‘anf that ater. B Booger | Ine BoM Piting - orm ‘Atposts ome we 1m conn 5 een 1 cream 0 rome 3 tae Pane ee trp om Step 5 2 Backon the main menu bat clk he Stats inkand select ‘Overview from the options that appear. Here you can se some inf about your blag: comments, pageviews, umber of posse, along with allofthe main blog contolson the ofthe screen. Custom Domain Blogger offers two free publishing options for your blog: hosting on Blogspot (example.blogspot.com) and hosting on your own custom domain (www.ex eee a ae ‘option at any time and your content remain unaltered regardless of which of these options Sete (eres ele Rian ele le (1m Your First Post ‘Blogging i all about posting. Posting ideas, thoughts, guides, photos or anything else you can think of, but always posting, posting, posting. The best blogs, those which gain loyal followers, are the ones that not only post quality but which post regularly. Before you get to that stage, let's havea look at your fist post. Step1 2 From your ist of blogs, which will probably only have one in it at the moment, click on the penciVwrite button to the right of the blog title. The compose screen willow open, showing all the tools you need to post. GD Boager | Atposts » Start by entering the tie ofthe blog post inthe Post Title box Your blog post titles are important as these are often what wil appear in the search results when someone searches fr the subject in Google or other search engines. Gee | eo SeeUsing Google Apps Blogging with Blogger cont. step3 2 8 default, you aren compose mode. This means what you see inthe compose window is what the post wll okike (the formatting, etc). fyou know abt about HTML, you can ao we in HIML mode. tart typing in the post box. Deve | step 4 The contol for altering font syle size and colour are along the top ofthe compote box. The 8 land U Buttons contol emboldening italics and undetining of tex respectively The next two buttons the A and marker, contol font colour and background color Di eeccer | 7m Sesriem ere ‘Stacie we Rat sagen sad Ne ‘te tin sc yn seein Sterne nine steps YToadd a photo to your post, position the cursor where you want the photo to appear and click the Image button. You then have 2 numberof options for choosing the image to use. f uploading, lick Upload and then the Choose Files button steps 2 Selec the image fom location on your computer and twill be displayed the upload window Cick Add Selected to insert. the image into the post. To change the image size and postion, clckon the image and use the contol that appear along the bottom oft step7 sow On the ight fen Ee ofthe compose —e window are options toadd labels (which i= make searching for poss ease, = control the time the = posts published, — adda location o— tagand make the ‘post a permalink. — When finished hd wih these options, click Publish,Steps Dif youuse Googles, a share box wil appear after clicking Publish, “This ets you easily share yournew post with your Google+ circles Ifyou prefer not to, just click the Cancel button in view your blog post by licking View under the tte (ea V4 | Amusement Park 9:27am published Whale watching 9:27am 1) Delhi delight Template Designer Blogger Template Designer is anew way for you to easily customise the look of your blog. You can select a variety of templates, images, colours and column layouts Ce ei ees me eC ‘Template Designer, just click on the drop-down menu of the grey Post List icon and select Template. From there, you can choose and customise your template While playing around with the Template Designer, you ener en ety eet) fon the choices you've made. You can expand these by Re elt ern reas Dee ee cE eee When you're satisfied with the look of your blog, you can make them golive by pressing Apply to Blog in the top right hand corner of the Template Designer. Blass eat ese Seer ee a ee aa eres pean ete eee ae eng Pere ea ee ee eee Pee ee eae ee further variations on the template below, that you can eee er me eo Pd eee een ese See) Pees ~-) e wwu:pdpublicationscom — 59(yy Congratulations, we have reached the end of your latest tech adventure. With help from our team of tech experts, you have been able to answer all your questions, grow in confidence and ultimately master any issues you had. 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