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Over the page our journey continues, and we will be with you at every stage to advise, inform and ultimately inspire you to go further.ot Ea 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34 36 38 40 42 44 yo 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 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 ere earediG Using Google Apps Syvo ee ee ‘ 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. Ree 7and planning a route TUES im ZoU RecA ELS Difyou ha any fount owreine —Embedmap 8 wwwbdmpublicationscomoe nae eee eee) a seromosmannontoasn This mapi bit for you | a) ow BEE Choose the embed size you want, then copy the HTML and ee eee Keep in mind that trafic information and some other Map: ro Embed map worbdpublications.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. coo rE) oor ee ee Re ad 1 Photos, See inside and street views can also be displayed. centred on the country you lve in, even if you have not shared | along the bottom of the map, by clicking the Yellow man icon, oe ae ere te) Photo Spheres are marked with a small blue circle, See inside using the satelite imagery (arth view) See eee ee Boe Step4 } Having entered your search criteria if photo tours ofa ee ete eee ee eee Ome er eet ets thumbnailimages on the pop up leftside menu. These photos | on your choice of view and Google Maps will automatically swap SESE ec a ec to that location and view, here we have selected Photo Sphere.Bor Ste ee See ce Ce ce eee eat to do exactly as one would expect and give you a view inside Pe eee eee mea Dace Oa See Bor tte Cn reset mouse to grab and rag the image around to see a 360 degree image of location. Photo spheres are created using a smartphone app which, as mentioned, blends multiple photos together as one. Lote) (ol e-w Lt \ TES a Bere ety Cee) Reus ten in key locations by clicking the 3D button on the Sees ee and holding the Control ene this 30 environment at pte era) Age ee eee emery SO ue ee esd Ora eee eR) Petsfetter Drege Sees ferneentcnt ated Feetelneess courery Cece = cer} Sees fee es eet teenies with voice guidance. You Coe Petree) Teer 12 wwwbdmpublications.comYour Places ese oe eo fiends? Try making your own map of what matters to you most ag en ee Oe tee) links and invite others to collaborate with you on your map; and ‘accession your Android device Signin to your Google account ‘to-access your map across all your devices. You can take your map. ‘on the goto find your favourite spots easily and even access your Ce ene ee Sharing Maps 2 You can share maps va a short URL, an HTML embed, email text message and even send maps to certain GPS units and cars. eee ta eee ey gee te et ants ee ee tee Cae eae ea Sener ete eet at eee MapsGL Deca ny ete nses) Coe eee? ones Pee Steet te ee) eer nre tas ee od eee eer eens nee et a Pree cmt en eee ee eee eter ete ot ee ee ee nc you can experience all of thisin your browser without a plug-in, Google Maps Tips and Tricks a Google Arts & Culture 2 Google Arts & Culture is platform which brings world heritage sites ofthe modern and ancient world onlin. Using Street View, '3D modelling and other Google technologies, these amazing sites are now accessible to everyone across the globe. With videos, Se une ts wonders of the world from your armchair just asf you were there, ee ee ee Send to Phone er en Seong Cee eae) etre eee ete) To send something you've found on Google Maps to your pphone, click the linkicon in the lft panel. Click Send and choose Phone from the left side. Enter the required information and hit Send. Youll receive a text message with your selection. You can Perera en ee ae eat ‘Send from the place marker's location information window. Wag tea eee Beet Conn eet inten Pees renee ees text and embed photos and ements ee Seen an upcoming holiday or saving biking routes for future reference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. Step1 Step2 2 Ifyou have not already installed the Google Eath appon your Clickon the links to instal the app. When instalation fs complete, device, you ill need to do this before you can begin.From the | you will need to refesh th Google Earth webpage click on the Lea more linkin tl left comer ofthe scren and cickon the Earth Pro ink o start the download. arth view. You should Bioueners Taateysi4 detailed globe Step3 ions in Google Earth by clicking the Search icon in the sie bar to the left of the screen, Type the name (ofa street, town or country in the search box and the view will 200m into show iso for landmarks and businesses, 14 wwwbdmpublications.comStep4 ) The view of many locations in Google Earth wll bein 3D. To tit the camera, use the contol atthe top left ofthe window: the tol withthe ee tits the camera the contol with the hand pans the camera. You can pan, 200m andtitby right-clicking on a point and moving the mouse. Step5 ) Switch to view while using Google Eath by clicking the Menu options top right and then selecting Map Style. Now you can pick how the Map details are shown, From limited information tin depth detail or an option between the two. Map Sie & Step6 ?Youcan access news, photos, videos and Wikipedia information via Google Earth, Click onthe ship's wheel con on the left side bar to switch tothe Voyager screen. You can then click on individual piece to read itn full This information is updated regulary so remember to check back Google Earth Mobile In addition to the desktop app described above, you Cr ee ee sy version of the app. The desktop version lets you view satelite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings, galaxies far away in space and the deepest depths of the ocean. You can learn about the moon and follow Apollo missions; take narrated tours about the effects of climate change eee ee ees Soon eet Smee ees wwwbdmpublicationscom — 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 Tanslelsfar move than sta bastante too. toucanusethsinsevera ferent way Step1 2 Unlike Google Earth or Maps, the Translate app isfarless ‘Graphically intense but its lack of visual glossis replaced with a ‘ery powerful tool that can prove as essential sot take @ lok ‘Open the Apps menu on the tool bar and select Transat fom the choice of applications eG Google forza iP ieivi ie ferry Step2 Thisisthe main contol window of Google Translate, | etl mee eee meee from here you ‘an decipher any ‘communication eet break downs. Notice the two boxes on screen. The let (input) is where you o_& ‘enter the original = text and the right (output) is where it istranslated, Ae Step3 2 Just like a standard Google search you can choose to input your textva the keyboard or using voice input. To use the later, click on the Microphone icon tothe left or fyou prefer the former, tap the keyboard icon to the right Your text will now appear inthe box to the left. By clicking the double arto con between these boxes, you can swap the text. Goode Step4 2 NOTE:You are limited 5000 characters per translation so ensure you enter you text in small chunks to avoid missing text. For this fst example we have entered an expression in English and selected Norwegian ftom the drop down menus asthe translated language. The tanslation happens inal tine cone —— ——— =Step5 > Ifyou wish to translate the same piece of text nto another Janguage, click on the downward arrow icon and select your language forthe list of options You can also hear both the origina, and the translated expression by clicking the speaker icon in the bottom left ofthe input or output windows, How to Use Google Translate Step8 ) By clicking the Pencil icon inthe input box, you enter your text bby writing it using your mouse, touchscreen on a pointer tool, (Once you have entered your word(s) you can either select from the options running along the bottom ofthe input box or press the blue eturn icon to enter it i == = —— = sega tot a ext SSS OSL _awaw Serovsceto he rat ornare [= Sa-= Sf = sear od . B EF FTS=ef: Hon ev evtedra tr? encore cee? => Sets SF and nonng an a caaneT: oaiinie Sertensscaeptoemey Step6 2 By clicking the Pencil con inthe input box, you enter your text by writing it, using your mouse, touchscreen on a pointer tool (Once you have entered your words) you can either select from the options running along the bottom of the input box or press the blue return icon to enter it Hello Step7 Google PTranslated text canbe Copied, Donne Shared or Saved to Phrasebook, the _————— MBRARRT | LIAO? results using the icon, links in the output box. By clicking the Star icon tothe top fight you can open your Phrasebook and ‘uickly view all your saved translations You ‘eanalso save the fle by clicking Export to Google Sheets. Translate Documents To translate a piece of text that s larger than 5000 eet eee a Poe neem ee eee Led er ry Cee eee ea ete pon crn From the “translate a document” link below the text input ee et ee eer) CChoose file link on the left side Click this ink and locate the file you wish to translate and select as is usual with your OS. You can upload files from a number of formats eer a eee ees Poe pant en eae tap the blue Translate con to load your translated document, leaving you to copy and paste the results as eran)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 googleconvfights tobe Inthe search bar fist enter the aisportyou wish to fly from and presented with this home page It's advsed that you alow Google the destination you wish to travel to. NOTE: ith location doesrit to track you location so you willbe automaticaly inked toyour fly to your choice of destination the nearest airport that does wil nearest airport, based on distance. be selected for you Next you wil need to select a travel date Step2 Step 4 2 Just above the main search bar you willnotce you have three Having selected the airport and your destination you can now ‘options which are very important to ensure your search results confirm that your Rights ae available for the time period you wish match your requirements, Your options are type oftrip.numberof toy Todo ths simply enter the departure and return dates to see passengers and finaly type of seat Enter your picks tamoveon. __aisting ofall avalable fights within this time scale.How to Use Google Flights Step 5 Step 8 ) Click the fight that suits your needs to be taken to tis window, _ From the map screen you will ee a selection of locations and from here you can view any stop overs or changes required by fight prices that are available from your choice of aitport. Click Clicking the small arrow icon to the right ofthe top bar. fyouhave on any ofthese to be shown the fight plan, a visual and a brief happy to move on click anywhere on the listing to move on, selection of alternative fights and their costs. Step6 2 nese Se 2 This screen is where you actually book the fight and confirm the | *"™=™™ TN" listed detali When you are happy to proceed. click the Select con ‘and you wil be automatically taken tothe ane or ticket vendors ‘own website, where you can complete your booking Tan > Step9 a Yeu can ao choos to change the serch paametesbsedon the prc of the fight Youcan doth by using the side bron thet ofthe screen ad selecting the rc you wish op. The == rests are played belo Step7 (5) 1-week trip in the next 6 months you ae mor open wth your tavel plans and dont have a suit destination you sho ist you ae wel covered by thay = From the home page click the Explore Destinations ink directly Price @ above the world map bottom right Malaga ‘Sun, 21 Apr ~ Sun, 28 Apr Ti Norrstop- 235m £30 Naples ‘Sun, 21 Apr ~ Sun, 28 Apr Ii Nor-stop- 250m 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 vi the App icon and the drop down menu) When your files have uploaded to Photos, they willbe displayed ‘accessed from it The fist thing you wilneed todo with Photos based upon the date the images or videos were captured, newest is upload your images and videos into it Unlike its predecessor to oldest being the default setting, Notice the link to the Desktop ‘Googles Pcasa, Photos does search your compute for Uploader ignore that for now as we wil covert ater. ‘compatible les thus you wil need to organise yours ist. Con rn a . Step2 2 1 Heng placed the Hesyou Wish Upload to Photos inate, he econ tester them 0 Simpy dog and drop the files on the Photos window asa ‘group. Each file will then upload to the ‘app, the speed of wiih is based on your connection.Getting Started with 1rd Using Photos Below we break down the key features and controls of the Google Photos application, soit's even easier touse. Menu 2 By clicking the three lines icon, top left, you can open the main Photos menu panel. Here you can quickly access the key functionality ofthe application, from sharing your images and videos to clearing out unwanted files. Settings 2 The Settings link gives you acess to Photos customisable features From this ink you can decide upon your storage options, ‘compressed but high quality storage sre, while keeping your fis atthe orginal size sited to 15GB without a paid upgrade Search 2 By entering the ttle of your fle you can search your image and video database fort you have a large amount of les stored in Photos, you can narrow the citeria of your search to specific les from Videos to 360 photos by double clicking the search ba, o Create 2 Tap this tink 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 will be taken rectly to its spectic window. \ Upload 2 By tapping thislink you will open an upload window, where you can search your computer for any addtional photographs or videos that you wish toad to your Photos le collection. Once you have located the files select them and click Open to upload. timeline 2 Here you can contol the images and videos that are displayed in the main Preview window based upon the date they were originaly captured. To do this simply scroll up or down through the Timeline bar, stopping atthe date you wish to view. Preview Window 2 By defauk, allimages, animations, collages and videos will be displayed in this main window. You can scroll through your tie collection and by clicking ona fle you can view i full screen and even adit to your Pinterest account by tapping the con top lft. BV add Partner 2 Ths options afar mote in-depth way of sharing your ence brary of fes with another user via an email account for example a family member or friend, You can, however, ony share your brary with one person.Using Google Apps a | 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 Ds canselect. can select numerous images top let 22 wwn-bdmpublicationscom a collage, the first taskis to select: ingle folder by clicking on itn the fla ing onthe tckicon on the sac of the images you ur photos. You ndow Anew menu wil Collage. Photos will Step3 You can edit your image collage by tapping the edit con located right of this screen. You havea series fiers that you can apply to your new image. To use after ‘middle icon and then click on the syle you wish to apply. Ba aes, the filters stings. The crop x sections ofthe collage or 90 degree angles or manually, using the user contolStep5 ) When you are happy with the edits to your collage tap the Done icon. You have a couple of options for saving it Click the more options lnk on the fr right comer ofthe window. Now choose how you wish to store your new collage rom this is. Step6 ) Moving on tothe Animation option, once agin select the images you wish to add and cickthe + icon and select Animation for your list of options. Now all your have to dois leave the Photos application to.do the work fr you. rr Step7 2 Photos will nw auto generate an Animation based on your images. This animation is simply a slideshow, moving between a series of stl images. This animation s automatically saved to your collection of files within Photos. a Steps ) When you are happy with your collage and oryour animated slide-show you can send them to your contacts by tapping the Share icon. Wen you se this window choose how you wish to share the fle and click the requited icon to make your selection em e= eo eo 8 ‘Welcome to Pinterest Link to Pinterest er ae meee eos Cee as you are already a Pinterest user or simply wish to sign. up and share your photos with the world, it couldn't be Corre RG eee ead Peon eet eee ere near Re a os ywwbdmpublicationscom — 23Using Google Apps 2 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 not a 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 cont etyou the sliders to adjustment to the sider. ple tools designed to help fix common problems witha few clicks as folowsImage Processing (Filters) These contol let you quickly add a range of cffere 10 Click and Hold to Compare When editing or applying filters to your images itis very Important that you dont lose sight ofthe original image; this ensures that your edits arent actually detrimental. Atanytime ‘during the editing process, you can revert to your original iat by pressing and holding on the mouse button or screen, You altered image can be saved as a copy so you can keep both e Rotate and Crop The crop and rotate tool enables you to cut out sections ofthe collage or rotate the image at ether 90 degree angles or manualh Using the user controls down the right hand side. NOTE: you a 19 the cop tool to 200m this could effect image quailty You can also cop the image to a numberof specific aspect ratios, Free (user defined as detalled above), Original, Square, 169, 43 and 32 by clicking the aspect ratio icon inthe tap bar Having selected any ofthese ratio options, Photos will lace an adjustable frame on he Image, cick Done when you ae ready to crop. Adding Information Cee eae era Peete ene ieee eee date and time it was captured all as default. This data can bbe viewed by clicking on the icon on the control barat the top of the window. You can add a custom description to your files, which will be stored as part of the image's ea ee nn ee as Pe een wombdmpublicationsicom 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 ‘Adding photos that you have on your computer to your Web ‘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 ‘an create new albums containing a mix files ifyou wish. = Gage ra Step2 To create a new album folder, click onthe tckicon on the files you want toadd tothe folder. Now cick the + ican in the top right, ‘of the main tol bar and select Album from the drop down lst in the top right omnes, as shown here, 2. Step3 You can choose to save to an existing Album to create anew ‘one. Access to these albums i achieved in the same way, by clicking the link of your choice.Step4 ) Having chosen to create anew Album, you can now customise itsname by entering your tite into the text input boxat the top of the collection of files click the tickicon to finish. You can also add flesto this folder by dragging and dropping directly. untitiea ( 2 — a 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 share a single fle lick on the image to enter full screen view and then tap the Share con on the right ‘of the screen. From this menu scteen you can share with a Google contact by licking ther, Step2 » Alternatively you can share via your social networks by tapping the link to Facebook ar Twitter. To share to a nan-Google contact, ‘lick Get Link and then copy and paste Itinto a message or email Step3 To share an album, clickon the icon in the top ight comer ofthe album and then clckon Share Once again you can quickly share with Google contacts by licking on theirname. Step4 Alternatively you can also share via your social networks by tapping the links). To share toa ‘non-Google contact, click Get Linkand then copy and paste itinto a message or email and send the linkas per usual Step5 ) Add a comment if youd lke to add context to your photos. This text willbe posted with your photos in Google. Add Google Circles individual people or email addresses and then click Share. Dogs wormbdmpublicationscom 27WHAT IS BERG Laeen ee cd providing you various content: LC Coe a a ae ee ee ee CCS eM Co [ooo Unlimited satisfaction one low price Cheap constant access to piping hot media Protect your downloadings from Big brother Safer, than torrent-trackers 18 years of seamless operation and our users' satisfaction PRE to Brand new content elt et) AvaxHome - Your End Place We have everything for all of your needs. Just open https://avxlive.icu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. ED search 2 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 at the top ofthe suggestions box. Search results are displayed in oder of relevance, BA upload controls Fister mon ara ecnkote pod srs ists yur usbuds charters yorcanaceal ‘conan youre ani anlyar aes ani doe sconrofguerahoang ede gehen hore Account Controls 2 Here you can see your viewing history channel subscriptions playlists you hve created and social connections You can ako control or delete channel subscriptions. Socal connections allows you to share your content with your Facebook orTter accounts ED Recommended Content je are sgredin tyr count and have ved ay eos faa ta recor txt dp woh eh ore pige Wl can irom nce coment by cling he war ecomamanded yo. have smlatote nouns