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 | + | This article explains how to take images of your vehicles for sale on your preferred mobile device and upload them directly to your Platinum system. |
== More Information == | == More Information == | ||
| − | {{Information|text=By | + | {{Information|text=By Smartphone\Tablet we mean any mobile device with a data connection and a web browser. This includes most of the common smartphones and tablets.}} |
==== Selecting a Vehicle to Add ==== | ==== Selecting a Vehicle to Add ==== | ||
| − | + | 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|Vehicles|Image Manager}}. |
* Find the vehicle you require by entering the {{DataPrompt|Vehicle Stock Number}}, {{DataPrompt|Reg Number}} or part of the vehicle make\model. | * Find the vehicle you require by entering the {{DataPrompt|Vehicle Stock Number}}, {{DataPrompt|Reg Number}} or part of the vehicle make\model. | ||
| − | + | * Select the correct vehicle from the results list. | |
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| − | * Select the vehicle from the results list. | ||
* Click the {{Button|Add Photo}} Button. | * Click the {{Button|Add Photo}} Button. | ||
| − | {{Information|text=If the vehicle you | + | {{Information|text=If the vehicle you want is not found, make sure you have the right vehicle location selected. To check this, go back to the "Sidebar" options and below {{Menu|Vehicles}}, tap the location and then select the correct one or choose {{DataValue|All Locations}}.}} |
==== Taking the Photo ==== | ==== Taking the Photo ==== | ||
| − | * This will take you to your | + | * This will take you to the camera on your device. This is where the instructions differ for the different types of device. |
| − | For guidelines on using the various camera apps built into mobile devices follow the link to [[Taking a Photo with Platinum Online|THIS]] article | + | For guidelines on using the various camera apps built into mobile devices, follow the link to [[Taking a Photo with Platinum Online|THIS]] article. |
==== Adding More Images ==== | ==== Adding More Images ==== | ||
* Adding the first image allows you to add further images, compile a list and then upload all in one go. | * Adding the first image allows you to add further images, compile a list and then upload all in one go. | ||
| − | {{Warning|text=Depending on | + | {{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 == | ||
Revision as of 14:43, 1 August 2014
Contents
Summary
This article explains how to take images of your vehicles for sale on your preferred mobile device and upload them directly to your Platinum system.
More Information
 | By Smartphone\Tablet we mean any mobile device with a data connection and a web browser. This includes most of the common smartphones and tablets. |
Selecting a Vehicle to Add
Log into your Platinum Online account as explained here.
- From the "Sidebar" options, select " Vehicles Image Manager".
- Find the vehicle you require by entering the "Vehicle Stock Number", "Reg Number" or part of the vehicle make\model.
- Select the correct vehicle from the results list.
- Click the [Add Photo] Button.
| If the vehicle you want is not found, make sure you have the right vehicle location selected. To check this, go back to the "Sidebar" options and below " Vehicles", tap the location and then select the correct one or choose 'All Locations'. |
Taking the Photo
- This will take you to the camera on your device. This is where the instructions differ for the different types of device.
For guidelines on using the various camera apps built into mobile devices, follow the link to THIS article.
Adding More Images
- Adding the first image allows you to add further images, compile a list and then upload 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
- How do I connect to my Platinum Online?
- Why is Add Images not Available on Platinum Online?
- Getting the Most Out of Your Vehicle Pictures on FindIt
- Taking a Photo with Platinum Online
- How do I Upload Pictures for Parts from my Phone\Tablet?
