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Gemini Field Guide to Mastering Gemini
The Gemini guide is VELOR's free AI education resource: 100 practical items on using Gemini at work, written for seniors and mid-career professionals. One hundred items for putting Gemini to work, across ten domains — setup, model choice, prompting, Gems, Workspace, and Deep Research. A person stays accountable for every output.
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Getting Started
Start on web and mobile with your Google account.
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Sign in at gemini.google.com with your Google account to start right away.
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Install the Gemini app on your phone to ask by voice too.
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Tap the sample prompts on the home screen to get a feel for it.
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Ask in Korean; if the answer is hard, add 'explain it simply.'
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Chats are saved automatically, so you can pick up an earlier topic.
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If text is small, zoom the browser (Ctrl and +) to read comfortably.
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Don't enter sensitive personal data such as ID or bank numbers.
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Tap the suggested follow-ups under a reply to go deeper.
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Start free; consider a paid plan when you need the stronger model.
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Copy answers into email or docs to use them at work immediately.
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Pick the Right Model
Choose the model that matches the task.
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For complex analysis or planning, pick the most capable Gemini 3.1 Pro.
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For quick summaries or translation, Gemini 3.5 Flash is enough.
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Switch models from the selector above or beside the input box.
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If an answer is shallow, rerun the same question on Gemini 3.1 Pro.
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For whole long documents, use the model that handles more context.
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Choose Gemini 3.5 Flash for speed and Gemini 3.1 Pro for accuracy.
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Default to Gemini 3.1 Pro when numbers and logic matter.
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Switching models keeps your conversation context.
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Not sure which model? Just ask 'which model is this?'
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Before an important decision, compare answers from both models.
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Prompting
Be short and specific; give context and the format you want.
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Put 'what, for whom, in what format' into one sentence.
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Share your context (field, experience, goal) first for tailored answers.
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Specify the output: 'as a table,' 'in 5 lines,' 'as an email.'
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Give one example to get much closer to what you want.
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Ask one thing at a time, then build on the result.
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If it's too long, ask to 'cut it to the 3 key points.'
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For jargon, ask to 'explain it for a middle-schooler.'
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Set the tone too — 'polite,' 'not too formal.'
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Fix mistakes on the spot with 'correct this part.'
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Save good prompts and reuse them next time.
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Gems
Turn recurring tasks into a dedicated assistant.
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A Gem is your own assistant with a preset role, tone, and rules.
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Make a Gem for one purpose, like a 'resume reviewer.'
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Write rules in the instructions, e.g., 'always Korean, polite.'
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Attach frequently used files so you don't upload them each time.
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Call a saved Gem with one tap from your list.
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A task-specific Gem saves time on weekly work.
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Add a sample answer to lock in the quality you want.
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Edit a Gem's instructions anytime to make it smarter.
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Browse prebuilt Gems and grab what you need.
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Especially useful for experts with repetitive advisory or teaching work.
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Google Workspace
Connect with Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Drive.
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Summarize a long Gmail and get a reply draft.
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Draft a Google Doc with Gemini and refine it in place.
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Get help with spreadsheet formulas and table cleanup.
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Have it answer using your own files in Drive.
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Search and summarize your inbox, e.g., 'sum up last week's meeting emails.'
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Turn integrations on in settings, and off when not needed.
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Get meeting notes as a Doc and share them by link.
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Combine with Calendar to organize your day.
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Check the sharing scope before connecting sensitive files.
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Open the source file to verify the facts yourself.
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Deep Research
Gather many sources into a structured report.
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Deep Research scans the web broadly and builds a report.
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Give a broad topic, e.g., 'trends in Korea's senior job market.'
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It shows a research plan first — review it, then let it run.
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Check the finished report against its source links.
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Export the result to a Google Doc to edit and share.
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It shortens slow tasks like market or competitor research.
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If the report is long, ask for a one-page summary.
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Double-check figures against the original sources.
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Use follow-ups to dig deeper into one section.
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Use it directly to prep advisory work or lecture material.
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Canvas & Docs
Draft and edit long text or code in a side panel.
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Canvas opens your text beside the chat so you can edit parts of it.
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Refine a report or article draft paragraph by paragraph.
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Ask for partial edits like 'shorten just this paragraph.'
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Make versions by changing length, tone, or audience.
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Set the structure with tables or lists, then expand.
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Copy the finished text into email, blog, or docs.
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Even without coding, try building a simple automation script.
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Run a final spelling and style pass.
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Revert and compare if an earlier version was better.
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Quickly draft proposals or intros to save time.
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Multimodal
Understand photos, create images, and talk by voice.
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Upload a photo and ask 'what is this and how do I use it?'
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Turn photos of receipts or forms into a table.
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Photograph a foreign sign to translate and summarize it.
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Generate images for slides or promotion by describing them.
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Snap a handwritten note to convert it to digital text.
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Use voice mode to ask and listen when your hands are busy.
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Upload a chart image to get the key takeaways explained.
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Check usage rights before using a generated image.
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Give a product photo and get description copy.
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Listen to answers by voice to rest your eyes.
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Personalize & Use Your Files
Save your info and files for more relevant answers.
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Save recurring context (role, clients, goals) to skip retyping.
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Upload long files and say 'answer only from this.'
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Upload several documents at once to compare and summarize.
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Pull the key clauses from a PDF contract or manual.
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If it strays, insist 'only what's in the file.'
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Review and delete saved info anytime in settings.
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Ask for the source (page, filename) to keep evidence.
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Upload a meeting transcript to extract decisions and to-dos.
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Put frequently referenced files into a Gem for ongoing use.
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Check the retention and sharing policy before uploading sensitive files.
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Safe Use & Governance
A human checks and stays accountable.
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AI output is a draft; final judgment and accountability stay human.
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Always re-verify numbers, dates, and rules against the source.
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Read with an eye for convincing but wrong answers (hallucinations).
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Pause before entering client or company secrets.
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Never enter personal IDs or account numbers.
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Release important documents only after a human review.
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Don't cite claims that lack a clear source.
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For medical, legal, or tax matters, confirm with a professional.
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Use within your company policy and the terms of service.
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AI saves time but never replaces your expertise.
Korean Resources
WeeklyCurated Korean creators, well-known sites, and official docs — with sources. Read the originals at each link.
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Google Korea · 공식 블로그·2026
제미나이 옴니 및 I/O 2026 — 최신 모델·기능 안내
Google Korea's official notes on the latest Gemini models and features.
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이랜서 블로그 · elancer·2025
제미나이 사용법 — 구글 공식 프롬프트 가이드 기반
Gemini prompting via persona, task, context, format — based on Google's official guide.
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GPTERS · 뉴스레터·2025
제미나이 사용법 총정리
A Gemini starter guide from GPTERS, a Korean AI community.
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FAQ
QWhat is Gemini best at?
Integration with Google Search, Gmail, and Docs. Useful for email drafts and search-grounded answers.
QCan I use Gemini with just a Google account?
Yes — start right away with a Google account. This guide explains the screens and features step by step for seniors.
QWhat should I try first with Gemini?
Paste an email and ask it to 'draft a polite reply.' The 100-item guide gives more examples.
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