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How To Use Dropbox
What is Dropbox?
Dropbox is a software that syncs files online into
your PC
Whenever you upload files online…
..it will automatically downloaded into your PC
Open http://www.dropbox.com
Click “Download Dropbox”
Just follow the installation instructions
When you reach this window, choose “I don’t have a Dropbox account”
Fill out needed information
Click “Next”
Choose 2 GB then click “Next”
Choose Typical then click “Install”
Click “Next”
Click “Finish”
Now let’s upload a file to your dropbox
Open again http://www.dropbox.com
Click “Log In”
Enter your Email and Password
Click “upload”
Click “Choose files”.
Select file you want to upload, Click “Open”
Click “Start upload”
The file is now uploaded successfully
Your local PC dropbox will also be updated
So whatever you uploaded on your online
dropbox…
…you can find them in your local dropbox folder
In vice versa, if you update your local
dropbox..
…your online dropbox will be updated too.
Now let’s try the other way around.
Updating your dropbox through your local PC.
Locate the dropbox folder in your PC
In this example, it is located in the drive C.
Open dropbox
For example we need to transfer the file “SAMPLE DOCUMENT” to dropbox
You may drag/drop or copy/pastes the file to your dropbox folder
There you have it.
You may also share your files to others.
For instance you want to share “Sample Folder” to others.
Move the mouse over the folder you want to share.
Click on the triangle.
Select “Shared folder options”.
Enter email addresses of whom you want to share the folder.
You may also add a short message for them.
Click on “Share folder”.
An invitation email will be sent to the recipients…
…and gives them a link to accept your invite
Once they accept your invitation, the folder will appear in their Dropbox
account
Yes, they must have a dropbox account too...
…for them to access what you are sharing.
Can I still recover my deleted items?
Yes, you can!
Click “Show deleted files”
Select the document you want to recover
Right click then click “Undelete”
Then your file will be restored
Done. Thank you.
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