Difference between revisions of "How do I upload unit pictures from my phone or tablet?"
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== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
| − | This article explains how to take images of your | + | This article explains how to take images of your units for sale on your preferred mobile device and upload them directly to your Platinum system. |
== More Information == | == More Information == | ||
{{Information|text=You should be able to use most mobile devices that have a data connection and a web browser. This includes most of the common smartphones and tablets.}} | {{Information|text=You should be able to use most mobile devices that have a data connection and a web browser. This includes most of the common smartphones and tablets.}} | ||
| − | ==== Selecting a | + | ==== Selecting a Unit ==== |
Log into your Platinum Online account as explained [[How do I connect to my Platinum Online?#Logging into Platinum Online|here]]. | Log into your Platinum Online account as explained [[How do I connect to my Platinum Online?#Logging into Platinum Online|here]]. | ||
| − | * From the "Sidebar" options, select {{Menu| | + | * From the "Sidebar" options, select {{Menu|Unit Sales|Media Manager}}. |
| − | * Find the | + | * Find the unit you require by entering the {{DataPrompt|Unit Stock Number}}, {{DataPrompt|Reg Number}} or part of the unit make/model. |
| + | * Select the correct unit from the results list. | ||
| + | * Click the {{Button|Add Media}} Button. | ||
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| − | + | {{Information|text=If the unit you want is not found, make sure you have the right unit location selected. To check this, go back to the "Sidebar" options and below {{Menu|Unit Sales}}, tap the location and then select the correct one or choose {{DataValue|All Locations}}.}} | |
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==== Take the Photo ==== | ==== Take the Photo ==== | ||
| − | * This will | + | * This will allow you to open the built-in camera app on your mobile device. This is where the instructions differ for the different types of mobile device. |
| − | **''For guidelines on using the various camera apps built into mobile devices, | + | **''For guidelines on using the various camera apps built into mobile devices, see [[Taking a photo with Platinum Online]].'' |
==== Choose Existing ==== | ==== Choose Existing ==== | ||
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==== Adding More Images ==== | ==== Adding More Images ==== | ||
| − | * Adding the first image allows you to add further images, | + | * Adding the first image allows you to add further images, creating a list which can then be uploaded all in one go. |
| − | {{Warning|text=Depending on the camera on your device, these images can be quite large. It is therefore important that you either have enough data on your plan to accommodate this or you are connected to | + | {{Warning|text=Depending on the camera on your device, these images can be quite large. It is therefore important that you either have enough data on your plan to accommodate this or you are connected to WiFi. It would also be beneficial to change your camera's resolution to a lower setting, for example around 2MP.}} |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [[Taking a photo with Platinum Online]] | * [[Taking a photo with Platinum Online]] | ||
| − | {{KB_Tags|connect, platinum, online, images, phone, tablet}} | + | {{KB_Tags|connect, platinum, online, images, phone, tablet, vehicle}} |
{{FAQ}}{{KB_PlatinumOnline}}{{KB_VS}} | {{FAQ}}{{KB_PlatinumOnline}}{{KB_VS}} | ||
Revision as of 10:24, 13 March 2019
Contents
Summary
This article explains how to take images of your units for sale on your preferred mobile device and upload them directly to your Platinum system.
More Information
 | You should be able to use most mobile devices that have a data connection and a web browser. This includes most of the common smartphones and tablets. |
Selecting a Unit
Log into your Platinum Online account as explained here.
- From the "Sidebar" options, select " Unit Sales Media Manager".
- Find the unit you require by entering the "Unit Stock Number", "Reg Number" or part of the unit make/model.
- Select the correct unit from the results list.
- Click the [Add Media] Button.
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This article or section applies to a Platinum feature currently being developed. Be aware: Content may change. |
| If the unit you want is not found, make sure you have the right unit location selected. To check this, go back to the "Sidebar" options and below " Unit Sales", tap the location and then select the correct one or choose 'All Locations'. |
Take the Photo
- This will allow you to open the built-in camera app on your mobile device. This is where the instructions differ for the different types of mobile device.
- For guidelines on using the various camera apps built into mobile devices, see Taking a photo with Platinum Online.
Choose Existing
- This will allow you to use the stored images on your device. This is where the instructions differ for the different types of device.
- Refer to the manual for your device for further details on the operations of this.
Adding More Images
- Adding the first image allows you to add further images, creating a list which can then be uploaded all in one go.
 | Depending on the camera on your device, these images can be quite large. It is therefore important that you either have enough data on your plan to accommodate this or you are connected to WiFi. It would also be beneficial to change your camera's resolution to a lower setting, for example around 2MP. |
See also
- Why is Add Images not Available on Platinum Online?
- Getting the most out of your unit pictures on Catalyst FindIt
- Taking a photo with Platinum Online
