Mobile terminal having function of managing file and folder

A mobile terminal having a function of managing files and folders is disclosed. The invention displays folder items representing one or more memory elements installed in or joined to the mobile terminal on a display unit when a request to perform a search function is inputted, and displays selection items corresponding to at least one of files included in the folder item and subfolders on the display unit when a select command for a folder item is inputted. The invention allows easy management of data (e.g. files, folders, etc.) stored in one or more memory devices installed in or joined to the mobile terminal.