Share online

How to use Share Online

Share Online comes in three different versions: 3.0, 2.0 and 1.0. Questions specific for versions 2.0 and 1.0 are listed on the bottom part of this page.

Unsure of which version of Share Online you have? To check the version you have go to the Gallery > Images & video > Options > Open > Online Service. Then, with the service highlighted, select: Options > About.



Working with Share Online

Share Online makes it easy to post photos and videos from your device straight to your photo sharing site, blog, or other online community.

Learn how to set up Share Online with your chosen service, post your photos and videos, and view your site or blog from your device.

To get started, select your version of Share Online. Next, select your service. Finally, choose from the How to topics that match your selections

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Check the version of Share Online

To check the version you have go to the Gallery > Images & video > Options > Open > Online Service. Then, with the service highlighted, select: Options > About.

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Signing up for Share Online

If you don’t already have a Share on Ovi account, follow these steps to create one directly from your device.

You can also sign up from your PC at http://share.ovi.com

1. From your mobile browser type in the address share.ovi.com/mobile. You will be taken to the Share on Ovi mobile site, click on “Sign up”.

2. Choose a username, a password and enter your email address.

3. You will receive an email containing a confirmation code. Please enter the code in the field to open your account.

4. Now you’re all set to go.


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Setting up Share Online on your mobile device

Follow these easy steps to set up Share Online on your mobile device to work with Share on Ovi.

1. To begin setup, click on the Share Online icon in the Applications folder. If you can’t see it, go to the Gallery and select Images & video > Options > Open Online Service.

2. Next, select Ovi Ready for activation and click Yes to activate the service.

3. If you don’t have a Share on Ovi account, you can create one directly from your device. If you already have one, simply select Yes when prompted this question.

4. Sign in to Share on Ovi with your ID.

5. Finally, choose how often you want Share Online to update your photo feed*.

6. Your media feed lets you view your media and the comments they attract from your friends online.

*Data transmission charges may apply. Contact your service provider for details.


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Posting your media

Learn how to upload your photos and videos with one click. You can also mark, tag, and post multiple media from the Gallery on your device.

1. One click upload from the camera straight after taking your photo using the globe icon*. Done!

2. Or, to add text and tags, start from the Gallery > Images & videos. Use Options > Mark to select multiple photos.

3. Next, select Options > send > Post to web and choose your Ovi account.

*This feature may not be available on some devices or software versions.

4. Select the channel where you want to upload your media and control who can access your media.

5. Before you post, you can add a title, tags, and a caption to your media. Click on the tags field to select existing tags or add new ones.

6. Finally, select Options > Post to web. Or, just click the send key.


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Sharing comments

With Share Online you can keep up-to-date with the comments your media are getting online. And you can add your reaction to your friends’ media too. Learn how to share your media on the move with the people who matter most to you.

1. To view the latest comments on your media (if your channels update is set to manual) select Your latest uploads > Options > Update now.

2. New media have a star. Comments have a speech bubble. New comments have a red star.

3. Click on an item with comments and select View comments to find out what your friends are saying.

4. To see your Ovi contacts’ latest pictures, select Your Contacts media > Options > Update now.

5. To share your thoughts on a friend’s media, click on the media and select Add comment.

6. To keep up-to-date on your friends’ media, click on a media and select Subscribe to contact. This creates a separate media feed, easily selected in the Share Online menu.

7. To get an instant reaction from a non member, click on a media and select Send link. Friends can then go straight from your SMS or email to your photo.


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Setting up an access point

Having trouble connecting? Make sure that, when the application asks "select internet access point", you choose something with the word web or internet in the name. Access points that say MMS, WAP, or “streaming” may block uploading.


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Defining upload settings

Your mobile operator may charge by the amount of data you transfer or by a flat rate fee per month. Flat rate is usually the cheaper and a better option. Either way, here are some tips to save money and uploading time:

  • Use wireless LAN to connect, if your device supports it.
  • When uploading photos, reduce the image size—larger files take longer to upload and may cost more. Go to Gallery > Options > Online Services > Settings > My Accounts > then choose your account, select Upload image size and select either medium or small, depending on which quality you are happy with. Try this out a few times on each to see.

  • For video, reduce the capture quality/ resolution in the camera settings. In video camera mode, go to Options > Settings > Video quality, and select medium or a similar setting.


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Finding new services

Go to Share Online main Menu, go Options > Add New Account > Update Services. Application goes online and looks for new service providers. This takes a short while (30 secs). In this case “Share on Ovi” service appears, ready for activation. The list of providers depends on your device and your country.


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Updating channels

To get your new channels you have to update the service. Open the main view in the Share Online Application, select Options > Update services. The update of the service might take some time. When the update is finished, define your auto-update settings again (manual or automatic feed refresh).


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Defining the default channel for one click upload

Highlight the service you want to use. Select Options > Set as default. Select the channel you want to be the default and select ok. You get a confirmation that the default service is set.

In supported devices, an icon is shown after photo/video capture and clicking on this will send the content to the previously set default channel.


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Using Share Online more efficiently

While your pictures or video are uploading, push the blue menu key to move the application into the background so you can use your device for text messaging or other phone functions. Just avoid using other web services, like browsing, while uploading.

When posting to your blog, you can skip the last step of Options > Send by just hitting the green call button to send.

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These questions are specific for Share Online 2.0



Setting up Share Online 2.0 in your mobile device

Follow these easy steps to set up Share Online on your mobile device to work with Flickr. Before you begin, if you don’t already have a Flickr account, please sign up at www.flickr.com/nokia

1. To begin setup, go to the Gallery and
select Images & video > Options >
Open Online Service.

2. Next, select Flickr Ready for activation and click Yes to activate the service.

3.When your browser opens, click on Sign in with your Yahoo! ID.

4.Sign in to Flickr with your Flickr/Yahoo! ID.

5. Finally, click on download to automatically install your Flickr account settings to your device.

6. You’re done! Your account name will now appear next to the Flickr icon.


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Posting your photos

Learn how to capture your photo with one click, and instantly upload it with another. You can also mark, tag, and post multiple photos from the Gallery on your device.

1. One click upload from the camera straight after taking your photo using the globe icon*. Done!

2. Or, to add text and tags, start from the Gallery > Images & video. Use Options > Mark to select multiple photos.

3. Next, select Options > send > Post to web.

*This feature may not be available on some devices or software versions.

4. Select your Flickr account.

5.Before you post, you can add a title and a description to your photos. Click on the tags field to select existing tags or add new ones.

6. Finally, select Options > Post to web. Or, just click the send key.

7.The photos you posted upload in the background. A pop-up message lets you know when you’re done.


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Viewing your site

With Share Online you can view your Flickr account directly from your mobile device and keep up-to-date with the comments your photos are getting online.

1. Go to the Gallery and select Images & video > Options > Open Online Service.

2. Select your Flickr account.

3.Then select Open in browser.

4.Now you can view your photos online and read comments coming in from your friends.


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These questions are specific for Share Online 1.0



Setting up Share Online 1.0 in your mobile device

Follow these easy steps to set up Share Online on your mobile device to work with Flickr. Before you begin, if you don’t already have a Flickr account, please sign up at www.flickr.com/nokia

1. To begin setup, go to the Gallery and
select Images & video > Options >
Open Online Service.

2. Click on Create new Flickr account
and have your Flickr account settings ready.

3. Leave the account name and service provider as Flickr, then enter the
User Name and Password you received
from http://www.flickr.com/tools/lifeblog/.*

*You must have signed up for your Flickr account.

4. To reduce the data size when posting, change Upload image size to ‘medium’ or ‘small’.

5. To finish, click Done and select Yes when Share Online prompts you to Retrieve services now?


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Posting your photos

Learn how to capture your photo with one click, and instantly upload it with another. You can also mark, tag, and post multiple photos from the Gallery on your device.

1.Start to upload directly from the camera straight after taking your photo using the send icon

2. Or you can start to upload from the Gallery. Select Images & video, click on the photo to open it in full screen view, and select the send icon from there.

3. You then select Web upload from the list of options.

4. Select your Flickr account.

5. Before you post, you can add a title and description to your photos.

6. Finally, select Options > Upload to begin uploading to your Flickr account.


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Viewing your site

With Share Online you can view your Flickr account directly from your mobile device and keep up-to-date with the comments your photos are getting online.

1. With Share Online you can also view your Flickr account directly from your mobile device.

2. Go to the Gallery and select Images & video > Options > Open Online Service.

3. Select your Flickr account

4.Then select Open in browser.

5. Now you can view your photos online and read comments from your friends.


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Share on Ovi

OVI icon Share Online is compatible with media sharing services including Share on Ovi.

Share Online in action

Demo

Take a look at how easy it is to share media with Share Online

Flickr

Flickr icon Flickr is a place where you can store, show off, and organize your photos.