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# Using &brandFullName;'s Download Manager

In this section:

- What is the Download Manager?
- What can I do with the Download Manager?
- Download Manager &pref.pluralCaps;

## What is the Download Manager?

The Download Manager is a feature of &brandShortName; that allows you to track and manage your past and current file downloads. It is a convenient way to escape the clutter of multiple downloading windows while still preserving access to download statistics.

The Download Manager will appear when you download files, when you select Tools > Downloads, and when you press &accelKey;+`J`&accelKey;+`Y`.

## What can I do with the Download Manager?

In addition to keeping information on all your downloads in one place, the Download Manager keeps convenient download actions easily accessible for each of your downloads.

Pause
  You can pause any downloads currently in progress by clicking the Pause link beside the file entry. This may be useful, for example, if you need to open a small download started after a large download. Pausing downloads gives you the choice to decide which of your downloads are most important. When you want to continue downloading those files, simply use the Resume link to finish those downloads.
Cancel
  If after starting a download you decide you no longer need that file, canceling the download is simple: just use the Cancel link beside that file entry to cancel it and free up your connection for your browsing and other downloads.
Open the File
  When a download has finished, the Open link will appear by the file entry. Use it to open the file.
Remove the File's Entry
  If you do not wish to store information on a particular download, removing the entry is as simple as the click of a mouse. Simply use the Remove link beside the file entry to delete it.
Retry a Download
  If for any reason a download does not complete, it is easy to attempt the download again. To recover from a failed download and retry it, just use the Retry link next to the file entry and &brandShortName; will restart the download for you.
Show Download Folder
  If you have set &brandShortName; to save all downloads to a folder in Download Manager &pref.pluralCaps;, you can open this folder by clicking the Folder Name at the bottom of the Download Manager window.

## Download Manager &pref.pluralCaps;

The &pref.plural; for the Download Manager are accessible by opening the Downloads panel in the &pref.pluralCaps; window. They allow you to change several downloading &pref.plural;. More information regarding the various &pref.plural; is available in the &pref.pluralCaps; page.

21 October 2005

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