Tutorial for Upgrading to ASellerTool - 5.2

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This tutorial is for user who ALREADY has ASellerTool installed on the PDA , and is going to upgrade to the latest version.

If it is the first time you install ASellerTool on your PDA, click here to go to tutorial for installation.

Click here to see the program changes in version 5.2.


NOTE: To check if you are already running the latest version - 5.2, please do the following:

(1) Open ASellertool program on PDA, (2) click "menu" on bottom left , (3) tap "About Last Update", (4) check the version number shown on the message box

If you see the word "5.2" on the screen, then you are already running the latest version. You do NOT need to proceed to steps below.



Step 1: Download the following programs to your desktop computer

  1. REQUIRED Download - Pocket PC Scouting Program 5.2 at http://www.asellertool.com/ent/ppc.zip

  2. OPTIONAL Download (Faster Download Time around 10 minutes) - Desktop PC Data Downloader 5.0 at http://www.asellertool.com/ent/pc_downloader.zip

NOTE: If you have been using "Desktop PC Data Downloader" to download pricing database , then you MUST upgrade BOTH the "Pocket PC Scouting Program" and "Desktop PC Data Downloader".




Step 2: Unzip the programs downloaded

Use "Winzip" from http://www.winzip.com to unzip the file(s) you downloaded from step 3. All you need to do is to double click on the "ppc.zip". And then you should see a file called "ppc.exe".




Step 3:  Before upgrading Pocket PC Scouting Program :

  1. Do a "Soft Reset" on your PDA. "Soft Reset" is usually performed by inserting your stylus into the small reset hole on the back of your PDA. With Dell Axim, the hole is at the back, but with other PDA the hold may be located somewhere else.

  2. Connect your PocketPC to your desktop PC using Microsoft ActiveSnyc. You MUST see the word "Connected" on the screen of ActiveSync, before you can proceed.




Step 4: Installing Pocket PC Scouting Program :

  1. Double click "ppc.exe". It will install our the program into your PocketPC.

    NOTE: If installation program asks you which location to install our program, choose DEVICE or MAIN memory, NOT external memory card


  2. During installation, Click OK to let new software overwrite the previous version.



  4. check both your Desktop PC computer and your Pocket PC for any message dialog boxes. Click "OK" or "Continue" on those dialog boxes. If you are uncertain about your action on certain dialog boxes, please contact our support.


  5. Click here if you encounter problem with this step.




Step 5: Download new pricing database.


click here to go to tutorial for downloading latest pricing database.

NOTE: This step MUST be completed, before using ASellerTool to check prices for ISBN/UPC.








Step 6 (Optional): Upgrading "Desktop PC Data Downloader"

  1. Remove existing version from your desktop - (1) Go to Control Panel, (2) Click "Add or Remove Programs" , (3) Select "ASellerTool Data PC Downloader", and click the "Remove" button.

  2. Download "Desktop PC Data Downloader" at http://asellertool.com/ent/pc_downloader.zip

  3. Unzip "pc_downloader.zip", you should see a file called "pc_downloader.exe".

  4. Double click on pc_downloader.exe. Click "Next" or "OK" on the couple of dialog boxes.



Congratulation !!! You have completed the upgrade. Please make sure you have successfully downloaded new pricing database , before using the program for scouting.

If you have any questions, please send us an email to support@asellertool.com.  With your input and suggestions, we can make our software even better to serve your business.







Troubleshooting Section



Problem with Installing Pocket PC Scouting Program (Step 4 above) :

  1. Please make sure your PDA is properly connected to the desktop/laptop through ActiveSync before installing ppc.exe. Click here to see how to connect to ActiveSync properly.

  2. If you encounter an error message similar to "Installation Unsuccessful because............." , please "Soft Reset" your PDA again, make sure ActiveSync is "Connected" , and then repeat Step 4 above.

  3. If you encounter the following error message - "The .NET Compact Framework could not be found. Please install the .Net Compact Framework and run the installation again", please do the following:

    Download and install .NET Compact framework at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=a5a02311-194b-4c00-b445-f92bec03032f&DisplayLang=en

    If the URL above does not work (because it could be moved by Microsoft), please go to www.google.com, and search for "Download .NET Compact 1.0".

  4. If you are not able to resolve the issue, please contact our support.


Back to "Step 4" above







Properly connect your PDA to Desktop/Laptop computer through ActiveSync :


Make sure the word "Connected" is on the screen of ActiveSync. See screen below:




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