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Install Cab File on your PDA/.Net Compact Framework
Support » PDA Support » Install Cab File on your PDA/.Net Compact Framework
Issue You need to install a .Net Compact Framework to your PDA. Solution Download the .Net Compact Framework cab file here. Copy the cab file to your SD card, and insert SD card to your PDA. From the PDA, install the cab file to your PDA by following this…
Manual Install PDA Software
PDA Scouting Software » Installation » Manual Install PDA Software
* You can always ship the PDA to us, and we can install it for you for $35 s&h. Contact us at support@asellertool.com for detail. Step 1. To install the scouting software manually, please check here and only choose SD Card Install to PDA, as Windows no longer supports…
PDA Support
Support » PDA Support
Upgrade Dell X51/51V PDA to ROM A12 SDHC Card Cannot Write to this SD Card during Download Remote Desktop Support Config File Missing Wrong or Invalid License IO Exception Dell PDA Does Not Turn On, Screen Not Responding, Buttons Not Responding Transfer to…
Listing with PDA
PDA Scouting Software » Menu » Listing with PDA
The Listing function allows you to use the PDA and scanner to quickly list items on the spot, without hauling them to your computer. You can also use the scanner to scan customized descriptions for each item. Figure 21 Figure 22 Listing Screen Listing Menu How…
PDA Scouting Software
PDA Scouting Software
The PDA Sourcing Software (Version 10.2) can be used with Windows Mobile 5 and 6.1 devices, such as the Dell Axim X51. PDAs and PDA packages can be found on our Package page. *Our current scouting app is called Scoutly for Android and iPhone. We recommend you move to…
Move to Another PDA
Support » PDA Support » Move to Another PDA
If you current PDA is defective and you want to use another PDA, please follow the instructions below: If the PDA does not have our software on it, you need to Install our software on your new PDA. The best way to do that is to clone your PDA with our clone…
Adjust PDA Sleep Timer
Support » PDA Support » Adjust PDA Sleep Timer
From the PDA’s home screen, click “Start” -> “Settings” (1) Click “System” (2), then “Brightness” (3) Click “Battery Power” (4), then click (5), select a screen time out value.
PDA has No Sound
Support » PDA Support » PDA has No Sound
My PDA does not have sound anymore. Tap the Windows icon in the upper left-hand corner of the screen (1) Tap “Settings” (2) Tap “Sound & Notifications” (3) Make sure only “Programs” (4) is checked Tap OK (5) If there is…
Install Scoutly on Android Watch
Scoutly (Sourcing) » Scoutly scouting app » Scoutly App on Android Watch » Install Scoutly on Android Watch
Your Android watch needs to support Google Android Wear OS and have a Play Store app on your watch. If you are looking for an Android watch, we recommend Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 or newer. You can get a slightly used Galaxy Watch 4 for $150 from eBay. If you already…
Install Scoutly without Google Play Store (Install APK File)
Scoutly (Sourcing) » Scoutly scouting app » Support » Install Scoutly without Google Play Store (Install APK File)
If you want to install Scoutly without the Google Play store (restore to an older version or install a beta version), please follow the steps below. Download the APK (Android installer file for Scoutly) to your computer or phone (1). If you download to your…
How Do I Know If My PDA is a Rental PDA
Support » PDA Support » How Do I Know If My PDA is a Rental PDA
We can only issue refunds for a returned PDA if it is a locked down rental from us. Please follow the steps below to check if your PDA is a locked rental: In the ASellerTool program, click Menu (1), then click Exit (2) After you exit the program, if your PDA has a…
Enter Account Info in PDA
PDA Scouting Software » Menu » Enter Account Info in PDA
Click Menu (1) on the left bottom of the screen, then click “Account” (2) “User ID” (1) is the account information of this PDA. You can change the user ID by click on the keyboard icon on the bottom (6). “Password” (2) needs…
PDA Scouting Software Main Screen
PDA Scouting Software » PDA Scouting Software Main Screen
Figure 3 1. The current number entered. 2. Shows a shortened title for the current item, and its category. 3. Condition for used offers and number of offers in this group: Letters are used to indicate the condition L = Like New V = Very Good G = Good A =…
Send your TurboLister session file (Export Json File)
TurboLister (Amazon listing software with FBA support) » Support » Send your TurboLister session file (Export Json File)
If you have an issue when using TurboLister, you can send your TurboLister files to us, so we can try to duplicate your issue. Depends on your issue, we will need JSON, Feed and crash log file. 1. JSON File Go to TurboLister, click Menu Click Settings from the…
Trouble to Use Stylus to Touch Keyboard on PDA Screen
Support » PDA Support » Trouble to Use Stylus to Touch Keyboard on PDA Screen
If you’re having trouble using the stylus to touch the correct letter on the PDA’s keyboard or if you cannot touch the program’s icon, then you need to perform a screen alignment to calibrate the screen. Please refer to the video below on how to use…
Set up your New SD Card or Card from Old PDA
Scoutly (Sourcing) » PC Downloader » Set up your New SD Card or Card from Old PDA
*You need to use an SD card with a size of at least 2GB or larger. If the PDA was purchased from us, then it can read up to 16GB SD card. If you have your own PDA, then it can only read 2GB SD card. If have one of the scenarios below, you will need to set up the SD…
Soft Reset Dell Axim X51 PDA
Support » PDA Support » Soft Reset Dell Axim X51 PDA
There is a small hole on the back of your Dell Axim X51 PDA, right above the battery compartment. Use the stylus to press the button inside this hole. This will cause the PDA to soft reset. We have a video here show you how to do it.
Install Scoutly
Scoutly (Sourcing) » Scoutly scouting app » Install Scoutly
Install on Android Install on iPhone Android Search Scoutly in the Google Play store, tap install, then open it. iPhone Search Scoutly in the App Store, download it, and open it.
Go to PDA’s Home Screen
Support » PDA Support » Go to PDA’s Home Screen
Tap the Windows icon (1) in the upper left-hand corner of the screen. Tap the “Today” (2) option from the dropdown menu.
Manual Install TurboLister
TurboLister (Amazon listing software with FBA support) » Support » Manual Install TurboLister
We recommend Windows 10. If you have Windows 7, make sure you upgrade to Windows 7 service pack 1 Issue: During installation, there is a pop-up window that telling you “A program run as part of the setup did not finish as expected. Contact your support personnel…
Install Dymo 450
TurboLister (Amazon listing software with FBA support) » Printer Setup » Install Dymo 450
Please follow the steps below to install the Dymo 450 Turbo printer. Download Dymo 450 Turbo printer software driver from the Dymo website. Double click the driver file to Install. Turn on Dymo 450 Turbo printer and connect its USB cable to your…
Upgrade Dell X51/X51V PDA to Rom A12
Support » PDA Support » Upgrade Dell X51/X51V PDA to Rom A12
*You can always ship the PDA to us and we can install it for you for $35 s&h. Contact us at support@asellertool.com for detail. Backup all personal data from your PDA, as this will wipe out all your data. Get a 1GB or 2GB SD card (4GB or above SDHC Card will not…
Dell X51 PDA Does not Turn On, Screen not Responding, Buttons do not Work
Support » PDA Support » Dell X51 PDA Does not Turn On, Screen not Responding, Buttons do not Work
Issue: My Dell X51 PDA does not turn on, the screen is not responding, or the buttons do not work. Solution: It is possible that you’ve enabled the lock button on your Dell X51. This will make your PDA lock down and not respond to touch or button commands.…
How to View Lic.Txt File on SD Card
Support » PDA Support » How to View Lic.Txt File on SD Card
Insert your SD card into your computer. You can use a USB SD card reader or go directly into the computer. After the SD card is inserted into your computer, File Explorer should open and show your SD card as a disk drive (1) Click on it and you will see the lic.txt…
Connect Socket Bluetooth Scanner 7Ci with Dell X51 PDA
PDA Scouting Software » Installation » Connect Socket Bluetooth Scanner 7Ci with Dell X51 PDA
*Instructions below are for connecting the Socket 7Ci Scanner to the Dell X51 PDA. If you are using another Socket Bluetooth scanner, you need to find the manual with the correct corresponding command barcodes. Follow the cloning topic to install the clone for…
Install WinRar to Unzip Files
Support » Install WinRar to Unzip Files
We recommend you use the WinRar program to unzip the zip files you download from this manual. You can download WinRar here. Here are the steps for downloading WinRar: 1. After clicking this link you’ll be directed to the page you see above. Click…
Config File Missing
Support » PDA Support » Config File Missing
“Config File Missing” error message: This means the database is not on your SD card or your SD card is defective. There are 2 solutions for this error message: Solution 1: Your current SD card is most likely defective. Take out the SD card Replace with…
Downloading to the SD Card
Scoutly (Sourcing) » PC Downloader » Downloading to the SD Card
We have a video showing you the process here. Please follow the steps below: If it is a new SD card or from another PDA, you need to setup your SD card with your current PDA before you can use a PC downloader to download the compatible database for your current…
Use Administrator right to install TurboLister
TurboLister (Amazon listing software with FBA support) » Support » Use Administrator right to install TurboLister
When you run the installer of the TurboLister and you run into an issue that is telling you “There is a problem with this Windows Installer package”, you can try the steps below. Right-click on the installer: fbalisting.exe You will see a pop-up…
Cloning (X51/X51V Only)
PDA Scouting Software » Installation » Cloning (X51/X51V Only)
* You can always ship the PDA to us and we can install it for you for $35 s&h. Contact us at support@asellertool.com for detail. The easiest way to install our software is to use the “SD Card Cloning” method. This will set up a Dell X51/X51v PDA with all…
Update Information on a Current Credit Card on PayPal
Account » Update Information on a Current Credit Card on PayPal
To update information on your credit card on Paypal, follow the steps below: We have a video here. From your Paypal home screen, choose the card you would like to update. Select “Update Card” to bring up the card’s information. Make…
Restriction Notification on TurboLister
TurboLister (Amazon listing software with FBA support) » Add screen » Restriction Notification on TurboLister
Amazon does not allow you to sell every product. You need to apply for Amazon approval to sell certain products. This is called an Amazon restriction for your Amazon seller account. TurboLister will notify you if you are not authorized to sell this item TurboLister…
Send File via Online Chat
Support » Send File via Online Chat
If you’re in need of immediate assistance, click here to start an online chat with us. Sometimes, it can be helpful for us to see the exact issue you are having in the form of a picture or screenshot. You can take a screenshot and then send us the file in the…
Restore your previous listing work
TurboLister (Amazon listing software with FBA support) » Support » Restore your previous listing work
There are two ways to restore your previous work. Method 1: Restore with JSON file p. TurboLister save your last 30 days work at C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Roaming\FBAListing\Backups If your computer crashes and you need to restore your previous work, click Menu…
Adjust volume on Android phone
Scoutly (Sourcing) » Scoutly scouting app » Support » Adjust volume on Android phone
Sound volume on Scoutly is controlled by Media Volume in Android phone. To adjust, press the volume up/down button on your Android phone. You should see the Media Volume icon (1). If you do not see it, you are adjusting other sound options such as ringtone, try to tap…
List on Amazon from Scoutly
Scoutly (Sourcing) » Scoutly scouting app » Operation » List on Amazon from Scoutly
We recommend users to use our TurboLister fast listing on Amazon and create FBA shipments. If you are a small seller and just want to list from the phone. Here are the steps. Tap the Link icon Select List on Amazon option. Scoutly app will navigate to Amazon Seller…
Scoutly App on Apple Watch
Scoutly (Sourcing) » Scoutly scouting app » Scoutly App on Apple Watch
Scoutly is compatible with Apple Watch, allowing you to conveniently check pricing information without taking out your iPhone. When you receive an “Accept” notification through your earphones or vibration from Scoutly on your iPhone, raise your wrist to…
Scoutly App on Android Watch
Scoutly (Sourcing) » Scoutly scouting app » Scoutly App on Android Watch
By using the Scoutly app on your Android watch, you can put your phone inside the pocket and raise your wrist to get a quick glimpse of the information from your watch. The Android watch needs to support Google Wear OS and have a Play Store app. We recommend Samsung…
Custom Action on Repeat Scanning
Scoutly (Sourcing) » Scoutly scouting app » Menu » Custom Action on Repeat Scanning
Custom Action on Repeat Scanning will allow you to scan the exact barcode 2nd or 3rd time to perform a custom action, such as live search or go to a webpage. Custom Action on Repeat Scanning will allow you to do more hands-free operations to improve your scouting…
A Note on Restricted Items
PDA Scouting Software » Pricing Display » A Note on Restricted Items
Figure 4 If an item appears as a ‘Restricted Item’, that means that Amazon will not allow certain sellers to list this item for sale, while other sellers can list this item. If you see an item appear as a Restricted Item on the PDA, then it is possible that you…
Renew Your MWS Account with ASellerTool
Account » Renew Your MWS Account with ASellerTool
Amazon requires sellers to renew their MWS account with their service provider once a year to keep it active. We will send you an email reminder when it is time for you to renew your MWS account with ASellerTool. Please follow the steps below to renew. Log in to…
Attach Bluetooth Scanner to Your Phone
Scoutly (Sourcing) » Scoutly scouting app » Attach Bluetooth Scanner to Your Phone
Bluetooth scanner connects to your phone via wireless Bluetooth communication. Some users prefer to hold both the phone and the scanner in one hand so they can look at the screen while scanning. To do that, you need to attach the Bluetooth scanner to your phone, so you…
Install SQL Server LocalDB Manually (TurboLister stop during starting)
TurboLister (Amazon listing software with FBA support) » Support » Install SQL Server LocalDB Manually (TurboLister stop during starting)
If TurboLister stops while starting on your computer, you can try to install the SQL Server LocalDB program manually. Step 1. Check your computer is 32 or 64 bits. Type *system” in start input. Click System Information Review System Type. If it is shown…
Upload Listing Feed File to Amazon Manually
TurboLister (Amazon listing software with FBA support) » Support » Upload Listing Feed File to Amazon Manually
If TurboLister has an issue submitting your listing feed file, you can try to upload your listing feed file to Amazon manually. Click this link log in to your Amazon Seller Central Add Products via the Upload page. Click the Browse button and enter…
How to Find Your Amazon Seller ID
TurboLister (Amazon listing software with FBA support) » How to Find Your Amazon Seller ID
Your Seller ID is not your Amazon store name. It is assigned by Amazon and is usually 14 letters long. Click here to login to your Amazon seller central account and your seller ID (Merchant Token) should appear on the page. If you cannot obtain your Amazon seller…
Run Scoutly on a Desktop Computer
Scoutly (Sourcing) » Scoutly scouting app » Run Scoutly on a Desktop Computer
Install from Google Play store Install from APK file Scoutly is a mobile app that runs on Android phones, Android tablets, iPhone and iPad. It does not run natively on your desktop computer. But you can install the AndY program on your computer, which will run…
Permission Requirement for Scoutly on iPhone
Scoutly (Sourcing) » Scoutly scouting app » Permission Requirement for Scoutly on iPhone
For Scoutly to run on an iPhone, you will need to grant permissions. Scoutly will use these permissions strictly within the app. We will not share that information with any other 3rd party or use it for purposes other than scouting. Our app will ask you to grant…
OCR Stop Working on Samsung Galaxy Phone
Scoutly (Sourcing) » Scoutly scouting app » Support » OCR Stop Working on Samsung Galaxy Phone
If your Samsung Galaxy Android phone can no longer do OCR on ISBN or title scan, try the following steps. Go to Settings Scroll down to locate Battery and device care. Tap on it. If there is an *Optimize now” button, tap on it. Update to the latest Android…
Permission Requirement for Scoutly on Android Phone
Scoutly (Sourcing) » Scoutly scouting app » Permission Requirement for Scoutly on Android Phone
For Scoutly to run on an Android phone, you will need to grant permissions. Scoutly will use these permissions strictly within the app. We will not share that information with any other 3rd party or use it for purposes other than scouting. Our app will ask you to grant…
Wrong License/Limit Ad Tracking on iPhone
Scoutly (Sourcing) » Scoutly scouting app » Support » Wrong License/Limit Ad Tracking on iPhone
Issue FBAScan says “Wrong License” when you do a database search on your iPhone. This is because you disabled ad tracking on your iPhone, so your phone’s device license key keeps changing. There are two solutions. Solution 1: Enable “Limit Ad…
Link your MWS account to another AST user ID
Account » Link your MWS account to another AST user ID
Issue When you try to sync your MWS account with ASellerTool, you get error code 71 (1). Your Amazon MWS seller account is already synced with an existing ASellerTool account (2). You cannot sync your MWS account with a different ASellerTool account. If you…
Add a New Funding Source to Your PayPal Account
Account » Add a New Funding Source to Your PayPal Account
You can add a new credit card, debit/bank card, or bank account to your PayPal account. These are called funding sources. When you create a subscription for our service, you pick a funding source (credit card, bank account, or PayPal balance), and Paypal will charge…
How to Use Scoutly on Android Wear (Watch)
Scoutly (Sourcing) » Scoutly scouting app » Scoutly App on Android Watch » How to Use Scoutly on Android Wear (Watch)
Scoutly supports Android Watch with Google Wear OS (Ex. Samsung Galaxy Watch 4). Scoutly Android Wear app is not a standalone app. It requires the Scoutly Android Phone app to run at the same time. Please follow the steps below to use Scoutly on Android Wear…
Scoutly App is Too Big on Android Phone
Support » Scoutly App is Too Big on Android Phone
If the Scoutly app is crammed on your phone screen, you can try to reduce font size to make Scoutly app fit into your phone screen. Go to the Settings app. Select Display option Select Font size and style Adjust the Font Size to be smaller.
Use a New Credit Card to Pay for Your Subscription
Account » Use a New Credit Card to Pay for Your Subscription
Use a New Credit Card You should already have this new credit card as a funding source in your PayPal account. If not, please follow this topic. Login to your Paypal account and click the “Activity” tab. Enter asellertool Change the Date as needed so…
Use Another Phone
Account » Use Another Phone
You cannot use the same user ID on two phones simultaneously. But you can log out of Scoutly from one phone. Then you can log in to Scoutly on your other phone. Make sure your current phone has a good Internet connection. Go to Menu, and scroll down until you see…
30-Up Label on Brother or Other Regular Printer
TurboLister (Amazon listing software with FBA support) » Printer Setup » 30-Up Label on Brother or Other Regular Printer
We recommend you use a Thermal label printer like the Dymo 450 or Rollo for the FNSKU label. If you only have a regular printer such as the Brother or the HP, then please follow the steps below to print out FNSKU labels from your regular printer. You will need to have…
Google Voice Recognitions is not supported on this device
Scoutly (Sourcing) » Scoutly scouting app » Support » Google Voice Recognitions is not supported on this device
When you try to use the Microphone to do text to speech search, you have this error: “Google Voice Recognitions is not supported on this device”, you can try to install the Google voice search app. From your Android phone, install the Voice Search…
Add link to list product on Amazon from the phone
Scoutly (Sourcing) » Scoutly scouting app » Operation » Create Custom Website Link » Add link to list product on Amazon from the phone
This is to show you how to add a custom link, so you can list your product on Amazon from the phone. Tap the link icon. Tap “Add a new URL link” Enter a name (ex. Amazon) enter the URL: https://sellercentral.amazon.com/product-search/search?q=[ASIN]…
Why is Days with Sales not appearing on certain items?
Scoutly (Sourcing) » FAQ » Why is Days with Sales not appearing on certain items?
Products with no available Days with Sales
MWS Limitations on FBA/Used/New Price Display for Database Search
Scoutly (Sourcing) » Getting Started in Scoutly » MWS Limitations on FBA/Used/New Price Display for Database Search
Issue: Database search is missing some FBA offers, or used/new prices are not continuous (missing one or more prices in between) Explanation: The API imposes limitations to display FBA offers and continuous prices on our app. Amazon’s MWS program sorts the…
SDHC Card
Support » PDA Support » SDHC Card
Dell Axim X51/X51V PDAs do not officially support SD cards larger than 2GB. Cards larger than 2GB are called SDHC cards. There is, however, software that allows your PDA to read SDHC cards. Since this software is not officially supported by Dell, please use it at…
Installation or Uninstallation Issue
TurboLister (Amazon listing software with FBA support) » Support » Installation or Uninstallation Issue
When you install or uninstall TurboLister, Windows shows a popup dialog saying, “The feature you are trying to use is on a network resource that is unavailable.” Please check this link for the solution. You need to download the Troubleshooter program…
Troubleshoot SD card
Support » PDA Support » Troubleshoot SD card
How large is the SD card? If the PDA was from us, it can support up to 16GB SD card. If not, then it can only support a 2GB SD card. After you insert the SD card in your PDA, you can see the SD card through the File Explorer app from your PDA -> Program. If not, the…
Entering Barcodes
PDA Scouting Software » Entering Barcodes
Using a CF Scanner In order to scan barcodes using a CF Scanner, make sure the scanner is inserted into the Compact Flash (CF) slot on the top of the PDA, and then press the “SocketScan” button on your PDA. If you bought the scanner package from us, you can press…
Menu
PDA Scouting Software » Menu
Figure 15 Listing: Allows you to scan and list with the PDA. Empty Buy File: Let you clear the barcodes saved as buy during scanning. Program Setting: Configure this software. Basic Trigger: Setup pricing offer used, pricing and rank buying criteria in a default…
Troubleshooting
Scoutly (Sourcing) » PC Downloader » Troubleshooting
*If you need to contact us for any help, please check go to www.asellertool.com/support/Contact.htm Download Failed: Cannot Connect to host Verify your computer has an active internet connection by going to a popular website, like www.google.com . If you can get…
Select Menu
PDA Scouting Software » Select Menu
Figure 16 Data Test: Check downloaded database, if pricing information appears, that means the data is good and can be used. Buy: If an item is showing ‘Buy’, then it is automatically added to the buy.txt file. If it does not give you a buy signal, you can…
Listing Menu
PDA Scouting Software » Menu » Listing with PDA » Listing Menu
Figure 25 *With the exception of the ‘Close’, ‘About’, ‘Copy Description’, and ‘Import Comment’ commands, all other commands have corresponding barcodes that can be scanned to enable or disable them (scan again), so you do not need to touch the screen.…
Installation
PDA Scouting Software » Installation
Cloning Clone X51 with Socket Bluetooth Scanner Manual Install
Data Test
PDA Scouting Software » Select Menu » Data Test
You can verify that the data on your SD card is working properly by selecting the ‘Data Test’ feature in the select Menu. This will check the licenses and data files afresh to ensure all information is intact and functioning properly. Figure 26 Figure 27 If data…
How Listing Works
PDA Scouting Software » Menu » Listing with PDA » How Listing Works
Step 1: Print out the Command Barcodes from PDA Listing Command Barcodes and the Special Comment Barcode sheet generated from the Listing Tool program. This will allow you to scan them to set their condition, fulfillment channel, and description of the listed…
Important: Scoutly Version 7 and Above Returns Total/Landed Price (List + Shipping Cost)
Scoutly (Sourcing) » Important: Scoutly Version 7 and Above Returns Total/Landed Price (List + Shipping Cost)
Critical Amazon Game Changing Policy: ASellerTool Scouting Programs Now Return LANDED Price. Background: Shipping cost for merchant-fulfilled (Non-FBA) items used to be a fixed $3.99. For example, a $4 list price and $3.99 shipping item will have a total price of…
Audio Configuration
PDA Scouting Software » Menu » Audio Configuration
When the PDA scans an item and gets a certain result, an audio cue will play from the PDA’s speakers or headset depending on the user’s preference. These audio cues are a good way to tell quickly whether an item is a good buy and are particularly useful if you are…
About
PDA Scouting Software » Menu » About
The About window will show some small amount of information about the program and pricing database that is currently on the PDA. Figure 37 Figure 38 Version: This is the current version of the program installed on the device itself. The build number underneath is…
Wrong or Invalid License
Support » PDA Support » Wrong or Invalid License
“Invalid License” error message Solution 1: Your current SD card is defective. If you follow our Multiple SD Cards recommendation, you can quickly switch to your another SD card. Take out the SD card Replace with your back up SD card. Try to scan…
Socket Plug in CF Scanner is not Working
Support » PDA Support » Socket Plug in CF Scanner is not Working
. Scanner troubleshooting steps: 1. Gently remove the Socket scanner from the PDA 2. Look inside the PDA’s CF slot (where you insert the scanner) and make sure all pins are all straight up. If…
Title Search
PDA Scouting Software » Select Menu » Title Search
For old books that do not have ISBN barcode, you can perform title search by tapping Select ->Title. *Please make sure you have already downloaded data with the title search information included before using Title Search. Figure 17 Figure 18 Tap the keyboard symbol…
Unknown Card in Socket
Support » PDA Support » Unknown Card in Socket
If you insert your Socket CF plugin scanner to your PDA and you see a popup message that says “Unknown card in Socket” or “Unrecognized card in Socket”, there are two things that need to be checked. Pull out the scanner and examine the CF…
Watch List
PDA Scouting Software » Select Menu » Watch List
In the Watch List section you can add ISBNs that when scanned will be added to the ‘WATCH LIST’ instead of being marked as a ‘BUY’ or ‘REJECT’. Figure 31 Figure 32 Top Text Box: Either the PDA’s virtual keyboard, or the scanner…
Multiple SD Cards
PDA Scouting Software » Best Practice » Multiple SD Cards
You download the pricing database to an SD card and our PDA program searches this database on the SD card to return the pricing information. So it is Mission Critical to have multiple SD cards with you when you go out scouting. If your current SD card fails in the…
Tips Screen
PDA Scouting Software » Select Menu » Tips Screen
The Tips screen shows useful tips and tricks for getting the most out of the PDA software. It is set to come up automatically upon start-up and can also be accessed through the Select menu. Figure 28 Figure 29 The Tips screen will display the version number of the…
PC Downloader
Scoutly (Sourcing) » PC Downloader
Our PC Downloader software allows you to download the database to the SD card via an SD card reader. Then you can insert the SD card into your PDA. After you scan an item, the ASellerTool program on the PDA will be able to search the database from the SD card and…
Socket Scanner Laser Not Appearing
Support » PDA Support » Socket Scanner Laser Not Appearing
If the scanning laser doesn’t appear when you press the trigger, try performing the following steps on your PDA: Insert the scanner into the back of your PDA Tap the scanner icon in the bottom right corner of the screen. Tap “CF Scan…
Format SD Card
Support » PDA Support » Format SD Card
If your SD card has an error or you want to delete everything from your SD card, you can format the SD card. Steps Insert SD card into your computer. Your computer will show a Removable Disk (1). That is your SD card. Right click on it and click…
IO Exception (IOException)
Support » PDA Support » IO Exception (IOException)
When you scan a book and the program reads IO Exception. It means either your SD card is defective or you did not download the database properly. To troubleshoot, please follow the steps below: If you follow our Multiple SD card recommendation, try your other card…
Configure Basic Trigger
PDA Scouting Software » Menu » Basic Trigger » Configure Basic Trigger
To configure Basic Triggers, follow the steps below. We also have a video with instructions: Step 1: Enter the Basic Trigger screen. Tap ‘Menu’, followed by ‘Basic Trigger’ (Figure 5). Step 2: Tap the category to edit (Figure 6). Step 3: Choose which…
Creating New Trigger
PDA Scouting Software » Menu » Advanced Trigger » Creating New Trigger
Step 1: Choose Category. Tap ‘Menu’, then ‘Advanced Trigger’ (Figure 9 at Configure Basic Trigger), and then tap a category (Figure 12) Figure 12 You can tap the ‘Back’ button (
Socket Scanner Adds Letters “A” or “L”
Support » Socket Scanner Adds Letters “A” or “L”
Issue: Your Socket scanner adds the letters “A” or “L” to every scanned barcode. You need to perform a factory reset on your scanner by following steps below: Solution 1: Socket CF Scanner Download the required barcodes here here Print out…
Enabling/Disabling Hidden Mode
PDA Scouting Software » Menu » Enter Account Info in PDA » Enabling/Disabling Hidden Mode
Enable Hidden Mode From PDA, click “Menu” -> “Account”. Checkmark “Enable Hidden Mode” (1) Enter a password in the Admin box (2). Click “Save” (3) on the bottom left-hand side of the screen and hidden Mode will be…
Overview
PDA Scouting Software » Menu » Advanced Trigger » Overview
Advanced Triggers are for experienced sellers who want more customization when setting a trigger. !If any Advanced Triggers are enabled for a category, the Basic Triggers for that category will not be used. If you want to use Basic Triggers for a category, please make…
Listing Screen
PDA Scouting Software » Menu » Listing with PDA » Listing Screen
Figure 23 Comment Box: This shows what comments are currently applied for a selected item, as well as the fulfillment channel, condition, and any special commands that have been enabled. Barcode Entry Bar: This is where you scan an item’s barcodes, customized…
Pricing Display
PDA Scouting Software » Pricing Display
Lowest Price in Offer Group Use Landed or List Price A Note on Restricted Items
Advanced Trigger
PDA Scouting Software » Menu » Advanced Trigger
Overview Creating New Trigger Trigger Configuration How It Works
What’s New?
PDA Scouting Software » What’s New?
Changes in 9.6 The Data Download option, which allows downloading directly to the PDA, has been replaced by faster, more reliable download options with PC Downloader or Web Download. Please see http://www.asellertool.com/support/DownloadMain.htm. The new categories…
Overview
Scoutly (Sourcing) » Overview
Retail Arbitrage You can find valuable items from a library, thrift store, yard sale, or store liquidation and resell them on Amazon or eBay for a profit. Scouting App Our app allows you to download Amazon pricing information to your phone to check any item’s…
Program Setting Screen
PDA Scouting Software » Menu » Program Setting Screen
The following is an explanation of what each setting does from top to bottom. On-Screen Scanner Button: Checking this will cause an on-screen scanner button to appear on the touch screen, which will activate the connected laser scanner when pressed. You should…
How to Use a Different Button to Trigger Socket Scanner
Support » PDA Support » How to Use a Different Button to Trigger Socket Scanner
You can assign any button on the PDA to trigger the Socket Scanner. See this video for an example. Instructions: Click “Today” (1), then click “Settings” (2). In the Settings screen, click “Buttons” (3). In Buttons screen, if…
Shipping Time
Support » Shipping Time
We are usually able to ship your order within 1 business day. For a PDA or a scanner, we ship in USPS Priority Mail. It will arrive at your home in 2 to 3 business days. For example, if you order on Monday, we ship on Tuesday and you will receive it on either…
Trigger Configuration
PDA Scouting Software » Menu » Advanced Trigger » Trigger Configuration
Figure 14 Trigger Configurations: 1) Enable: Enables/disables this trigger to determine if an item is a buy or reject. 2) Ignore FBA Offer: When checked, this trigger will not consider FBA offers. Only Merchant Fulfilled Prices will be used to select the offer…
