In the previous article, we introduced the core functions and powerful advantages of NotebookLM, which can help us quickly organize and analyze large amounts of information and effectively improve learning and work efficiency. Today, we will guide you step by step on how to easily get started with NotebookLM! With just three simple steps, you can begin to experience the convenience of NotebookLM.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Three Simple Steps to Get Started with the Interface
In addition to simple interface operations, we also want to test NotebookLM’s application in learning. This time, we set a topic: “How to Learn NotebookLM” to see how it can integrate and organize a concise learning guide from numerous online teaching resources to help us learn more efficiently.
Step 1: Create a new notebook and upload the documents, website links, or plain text you want to refer to.
Step 2: Enter the notebook.
- The left sidebar is for data sources, and you can add data sources at any time.
- The middle is the dialogue box. Before asking a question, it briefly summarizes the provided sources, and you can ask questions in the middle dialogue box.
- The right sidebar is the voice summary and note-taking area.
Step 3: Ask questions in the dialogue box and click the number next to the reply to view the data source of the reply.
Other Function Descriptions
Note Area: Click “Notes” in the Studio on the right to add your thoughts on this topic. You can also edit the text in the note area. While it is plain text, it also retains key hints and visualizations (bold, italics, inserting hyperlinks, etc.).
Timeline: NotebookLM will organize the times that appear in the article into an easy-to-read and complete timeline, quickly organizing event records.
NotebookLM’s Little Tips
Although NotebookLM is powerful, there are some things to note when using it:
- About AI Hallucinations
Compared to other AI dialogue engines, NotebookLM is less likely to have AI hallucination issues because its answers are based on the data you provide, not whimsical imagination. However, it is recommended that you verify the accuracy of the data yourself when using it to be more secure!
- Applicability for Creative Work
If you want to do creative work, such as writing novels, scripts, etc., then NotebookLM may not be suitable for you. Its strength lies in analyzing and organizing existing information, not creating new content out of thin air.
- Basis for Answering Questions
When answering questions, NotebookLM will only refer to the content in the “Sources” panel and will not consider manually entered notes. So, if you want NotebookLM to help you analyze a piece of text, remember to add it to the “Sources” panel first.
- Saving Chat History
If you close the browser and reopen it, NotebookLM will not retain previous chat history like Gemini.com. So, if you have any important dialogue content, remember to save it first.
- Language of Podcast Programs
Currently, NotebookLM’s podcast program generation function can only generate English programs. We hope to support more languages in the future!
In short, NotebookLM is a powerful AI note-taking tool, but it also has some usage limitations. As long as you master these little tips, you can better use NotebookLM and make it a good helper for your learning and work!
What is the Difference Between NotebookLM and NotebookLM Plus?
| NotebookLM Individual users can start using it for free | NotebookLM Plus Full NotebookLM functionality, plus: |
| – ** Upload PDFs, websites, Google Docs and Slides, YouTube URLs, etc. ** – ** Create one-click summaries, FAQs, timelines, and presentation documents ** – ** Generate audio summaries, listen to content anytime, anywhere ** – ** Ask questions to get more in-depth analysis results with citations ** | – ** Increase the number of audio summaries, notebooks, queries, and sources per notebook by more than 5 times ** – ** Use exclusive paid features of the Plus plan ** |
NotebookLM is a groundbreaking AI note-taking tool that will completely change the way we manage and use information. If you are looking for a tool that can help you better organize, analyze, and understand note content, then NotebookLM is definitely worth trying. Contact Microfusion Technology immediately. Starting from January 16, 2025, Gemini for Google Workspace has been integrated with Google Workspace, so you don’t need to purchase NotebookLM Plus separately, as long as you have Google Workspace Business Standard you can use it!
Whether you understand the powerful collaboration capabilities of Google Workspace, or want to experience the new AI working style, any needs can be met by contacting Microfusion Technology. A dedicated person will contact you! As an elite partner of Google Cloud, Microfusion Technology helps enterprises implement Google Workspace with deep professional technology and meet the challenges of a hybrid work environment. Whether you want to improve collaboration efficiency or seize AI-driven business opportunities, Microfusion Technology can provide professional consulting services and technical support. Please continue to pay attention to our event information and explore more practical scenarios for the AI working style! If you are interested in the diverse applications of Google Workspace, please pay close attention to our event information, we look forward to seeing you at the event!
