How do I download a Avatar (photo above member name?)

[SomersMerc]

Hi. Can someone explain how I can add a photo of my truck above my member name. I believe it is called the avatar? I have photo's in a photobucket account and tried to download from there. I have also tried to download from a file on my computer with no luck. I also copied and paisted the ULR number from photobucket but maybe I am coping to much?
I need step by step instructions please as I am not that computer savey. I have also noticed photo's and comments under members replies that are automatically placed everytime they leave a responce???
This is the first forum I have joined.
Thank you.

Dave

[basketcase0302]

User control panel on the upper left top portion of the page when your logged in then go to profile then go to edit avatar.

[SomersMerc]

I have tried that many times but it says my file size is to big. I have tried other photo's and also went into properties to try and change the size but can not. I then posted photo's in a file I created in photobucket and tried to load them by copying the ulr, no luck. So how can I change the photo size so it will fit the required pixal max. Or what part of the ULR is needed from Photobucket? I have been trying different things off and on since I joined back in October.
Thanks for your help.

[basketcase0302]

It's way...too hard for me to describe how to re-size a pic here. Here's a link on how to re-size, and you should also have some kind of software on your computer for resizing. Look for HP/Nikon or any type of photo software under your "Programs" and it would usually have the capability of reducing a picture. Keep in mind the avatar has to be real small, (50 X 50 if memory serves me correctly)?
http://www.fordification.com/photo-resizing.htm