You can now transfer files between your computer and the server. Make sure that you are transferring in the correct mode . It does NOT decide what type of file you have, it only looks at the extension. In addition to the information seen in the status bar, a file transfer status box should also appear telling you how much time is left before file transfer is completed. If it's a small file, the status box will appear and disappear extremely quickly, so you may not be able to read it.
Larger files take longer, so be patient.
Now you can connect to your account. You can transfer files or even directories this way. Remember, the more files, and the larger they are, the longer it takes. If your connection times out, try transferring fewer files at a time. If it didn't work, try repeating the steps very carefully.