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What is NotebookLM?
NotebookLM is an AI-powered research and study assistant developed by Google. It helps you understand complex documents, summarise information, and generate insights based on the sources you provide.
Unlike general AI chatbots, NotebookLM only uses the materials you upload — so its answers are grounded in your actual study content, not the wider internet.
Think of it as a personal tutor that has read all your notes — and can answer questions about them instantly.
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Why use NotebookLM?
Grounded in your sources
Answers are based only on what you upload, reducing the risk of inaccurate information.
Efficient studying
Quickly summarise long readings, extract key ideas, and review for exams.
Multiple output formats
Generate audio overviews, video summaries, mind maps, and written reports.
Language flexibility
Change the output language to suit your preference.
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How to Get Started
Follow these six steps to set up and start using NotebookLM.
Access NotebookLM
The official NotebookLM website is not available in Hong Kong. Use our school's dedicated link below.
Navigate to NotebookLM
After logging in, you will see the Gemini Enterprise dashboard. Click NotebookLM in the left sidebar to open the tool.
Click "NotebookLM" in the left sidebar of the Gemini Enterprise dashboard.
Create a New Notebook
You will see "Welcome to NotebookLM Enterprise". Click + New to create a notebook. Give it a clear name so you can find it easily later.
Click "+ New" to create a new notebook.
Add Your Sources
Click + Add Source and upload your study materials. Supported formats include:
You can add up to 300 sources per notebook.
The "Add Sources" dialog. Upload files, paste text, or add a web link.
Explore the Studio
Click the Studio tab. In our Enterprise version, four functions are currently available:
Audio Overview
Listen to a podcast-style summary
Video Overview
Watch a visual summary
Mind Map
Visualise key connections
Reports
Generate a written report
The Studio tab with the four available features in our Enterprise version.
Change the Output Language
Click the Settings button at the top right of any open notebook, then select Output Language to choose your preferred language for all AI responses.
Click "Settings" then "Output Language" to change the response language.
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How to Use the Chat Tab
The Chat tab is where you can interact directly with your uploaded materials. Instead of just reading your notes, you can ask NotebookLM questions and it will find the answers from your sources. Here are some ways to make the most of it:
Ask for Summaries
"Summarise the main arguments in chapter 3."
Clarify Concepts
"Explain the concept of photosynthesis using simple terms."
Find Specific Information
"What are the three causes of global warming mentioned in the text?"
Generate Study Questions
"Create 5 multiple-choice questions based on these notes to test my understanding."
Pro Tip
NotebookLM will provide citations for its answers. Click on the citation numbers to jump directly to the exact paragraph in your original document. This is excellent for verifying facts and deepening your understanding.
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Need Help?
If you have any questions about using NotebookLM, please contact Mr Arthur Chan or Mr Ken Kum of the Tech in Ed Task Force.