Auctioneer User Guide

Auctioneer
version 1.4 (eBay version)

Edmund Seto
1511 Rishell Drive
Concord, CA 94521
www.setocorp.com

Table of Contents:

Description
Installation
Registration
Disclaimer
Quick User Guide
    Only 30 uses...
    Entering the RegID code...
    The main screen...
    Add an auction item...
    Getting data from eBay using a modem directly connected to your organizer...
    Getting data from eBay using Hotsync via your desktop computer...
    Viewing the details...
    Advanced Topic: Desktop computer must go through firewall to access the Internet...
Troubleshooting

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Description:

Auctioneer brings online auctions into the palm of your hand. This Internet-enabled software for Palm Computing connected organizers allows you to keep track of eBay auction items. Keep track of auction closing times, latest bids, and item descriptions. Many options for connecting to your auction information, including wired and wireless modems, and via Hotsync using your desktop computer.

Latest version at: http://www.setocorp.com

Installation:

1. Download auctioneer.exe from the www.setocorp.com website.
2. Run the file to extract the contents.
3. For documentation, open userguide.htm in your web browser.
On your organizer:
4. Use your Palm Install Tool to install the auctioneer.prc file.
5. The next time you Hotsync, Auctioneer should be there.
On your desktop computer:
6. Run the conduitinstall.exe program.
(To uninstall, run conduitUNistall.exe)
7. Exit and restart the Hotsync program, or simply restart your computer.

Registration:

Stock is shareware. Cost $10US.

You may try Auctioneer 30 times, free of charge. If you enjoy using the software, and would like to continue using it afterwards, you are required to register it. The cost of registration is $10.00US. Registration grants you a single-user license to install and and use the software on a single organizer. After registering, I will give you a Reg ID that will enable you to continue using the software. In addition, by registering I will be able to inform you of updates to the software.

Online Credit Card Registration:

Visit http://store.yahoo.com/pilotgearsw/edmundseto.html for more information.

Mail Registration:

You can register by completing the following form and sending your registration fee to:
==============ORDER FORM================================================
Edmund Seto
1511 Rishell Drive
Concord, CA 94521
Software: Auctioneer v1.4
Registration Fee: $10US Quantity: ____
Name: ________________________________________________________________
Palm UserName: _______________________________________________________
Company: _____________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ______________________________________________________
Phone Number: ________________________________________________________
Email Address : ______________________________________________________
(We will Email you RegID code)
Enclosed is my check made out to Edmund Seto in US$ for: $ ___________
How did you hear about this software: ________________________________
==============ORDER FORM================================================

Disclaimer:

BY INSTALLING AND USING THE SOFTWARE YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS.
UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUTION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS PROGRAM, OR ANY PORTION OF IT
IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IN NO EVENT SHALL EDMUND SETO, HEREINAFTER
CALLED "AUTHOR" BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF
THIS SOFTWARE AND ITS DOCUMENTATION, EVEN IF THE AUTHOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

THE AUTHOR SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. THE SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION, IF ANY, PROVIDED
HEREUNDER IS PROVIDED "AS IS". THE AUTHOR HAS NO OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE
MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT, UPDATES, ENHANCEMENTS, OR MODIFICATIONS.

Quick User Guide:

Only 30 uses...
Once you have installed Auctioneer you can use the software approximately 30 times before it will become unusable. You will have to register the software to continue using it.

Entering the RegID code...
Once you have registered I will send you an email with a RegID code. Press MENU-Options-Register and enter in the code. This will allow you to continue using the program. Once you have entered the code, I suggest you perform a Hotsync.

The main screen...
When you first enter the Auctioneer program you will see the main screen. This screen shows you a list of auction items, the current bid price and the time that the auction closes. When you first start out it's empty, so let's go on to talk about adding items to the list.

Add an auction item...
From the main screen, press the "New" button. This brings up the New Item screen. Enter in eBay auction item numbers for items that you are interested in. These item numbers can be found at the top of every eBay item description webpage. They also show up when you use eBay's search engine. Enter in the item number on this screen and press "OK".

Getting data from eBay using a modem directly connected to your organizer...
After you have entered in your eBay item numbers, you are now ready to get auction data from eBay. First attach your modem to the organizer. Make sure the Network settings in Preferences are correct for connecting to your ISP (The user manual for your organizer might be helpful here). Once you've verified the network settings, then, from the main screen of Auctioneer, press the "Go WWW" button. Auctioneer will now try and connect you to eBay. When you're done you should see that the main list now has item descriptions, current bid prices, and the time that the auction closes.

Getting data from eBay using Hotsync via your desktop computer...
Not all us have modems for our organizers. Fortunately though, you can still get auction updates using your desktop computer's Internet connection. All you do is place your organizer in the Hotsync cradle and perform a Hotsync. That's it!

Viewing the details...
If you select an auction item from the list on the main screen, you will see a screen with details for that item.

Advanced Topic: Desktop computer must go through firewall to access the Internet...
In order to make the desktop conduit for Auctioneer go through your company's firewall, you'll first need to find out some info from your system administrator, namely what is the address and port for HTTP through your firewall.

Next go to the Hotsync manager icon running on your computer's system tray. View the Hotsync log. You should see something like this for Auctioneer:

    Auctioneer Note: File not found: C:\Palm\SetoE\SetoCorp\EAucproxy.txt

Use a text editor to create this EAucproxy.txt file and place it in the directory shown in the Hotsync log warning. The contents of the file should be the server's address and port, for example:

    Brahma.CC.PurdueNC.Edu
    8080

If your firewall setup requires a username a password to be specified they can be specified in this file also like this:

    Brahma.CC.PurdueNC.Edu
    8080
    edmund
    edmundpassword

Troubleshooting:

Send an email with "Auctioneer Support" in the subject line to: support@setocorp.com

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    Edmund Seto
    Seto & Associates, Inc.
    1511 Rishell Drive
    Concord, CA 94521
    (925)825-6560