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## File Browser
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The File Browser allows you to navigate and manage files on your N64 flashcart. Below are the key features and instructions on how to use the File Browser effectively.
### Features
- **File and folder navigation**: Browse through directories and files on your flashcart.
- **File operations**: Perform operations such as delete and show properties.
- **File information**: View detailed information about each file, including size and date modified.
- **Load files**: Load files from the file system.
- **Extract files (Pre-release only)**: Extract files from ZIP archives.
- **Switching tabs**: Switch between the file browser, favorites and history tabs.
### Usage Instructions
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1. **Navigating Files**:
- Use the directional `Up` and `Down` buttons (`C-Up` and `C-Down` for fast scrolling) to move through the list of files and directories.
- Press the `A` Button to open a directory or load a supported file.
2. **Performing File Operations**:
- Highlight the file or directory you want to operate on.
- Press the `R` Button to open the operations menu.
- Select the desired operation (delete, show properties, set as default, extract) and follow the on-screen prompts.
3. **Viewing Settings menu**:
- Press the `Z` Button to display the menu.
4. **Switching tabs**:
- Press the `C-Right` and `C-Left` Buttons to switch between the file browser, favorites and history tabs.
5. **Extract files (Pre-release only)**:
- Press the `A` Button on a ZIP file to open the archive.
- Navigate to the file you want to extract.
- Press the `A` button to open the file info and press `A` again to extract the file.
### Tips
- Make sure you regularly back up important files from the SD Card to your computer to avoid accidental loss.
- Familiarize yourself with the button layout to navigate and manage files efficiently.
### Troubleshooting
- If a file operation fails, make sure there is enough space on the SD card and that the file is not write-protected.
- For any issues not covered in this guide, refer to the troubleshooting section in the main manual or contact the support channels on Discord.