Lenovo N20p Chromebook - Manual (Page 21)

Chapter 2. Manage files and folders
What is Google Drive
Google Drive is a server-based file storage and sharing service provided by Google. By creating a Google
Account, you get an initial free storage space where you can save files of various formats. From your
Chromebook, you can use the Google Drive app or the Files app to create and manage files on your
online storage space.
Note: The Google Drive client software is available for Windows®, Android™, and iOS. If you have devices
running those operating systems, you can download and install Google Drive on these devices. Google Drive
provides a convenient way of sharing files between devices.
Your local storage space
Each Google Account signed in to a Chromebook is assigned a local storage space, in a folder named
Downloads. Each Google Account has its own Downloads. You can only view and edit files in your own
Downloads folder.
The Files app
Your Chromebook has a Files app for you to manage files and folders on your local storage device, a
connected external storage device, or Google Drive. The Files app can be started from the Apps Launcher.
Create folders using the Files app
You can create folders and sub-folders for better management of files.
Step 1. Start the Files app from the Apps launcher.
Step 2. On the left pane, select a storage space where your want to save files.
Note: A storage space may reside on your local storage device, a connected external storage
device, or Google Drive.
Step 3. Click the settings button ( ) in the upper right corner and then click New folder.
Delete unused files
In some cases, you may need to delete unused files to free storage space.
Step 1. Start the Files app from the Apps launcher.
Step 2. On the left pane, select the storage space and then navigate to the folder where unused files
are stored.
Step 3. Select unused files and then click the delete button ( ) in the lower right corner.
Check the amount of available storage
If you have failed saving a large-size file, you may need to check the amount of available storage and then
decide if you need to delete unused files to free more storage.
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