PDF Download in Preview and Path Names

The menu in Preview changed with the new upgrade to Lion. When I download a PDF document and go to 'save as' in whatever folder I want, the option to save as is not listed.
Also, I have now go to folder and enter the path name whereas before I never had to enter a path name to find a folder. What am I doing wrong? Maybe I don't understand the new changes and upgrade?
Please help.
Moms90

Thanks leroydouglas! This worked for me. Sometimes I feel so 'stupid', but am new to Mac. . .
Moms90

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