Selling on ebay. Is there an easy method?

I want to sell on ebay. I ordered the book "Ebay for Dummies," thinking I would receive a concise and easy explanation. Not the case. My main interests are: (l) how to set up a seller's account; (2) how to photograph and relay my photos to the site (cell phone for example?); and how to set up an account to receive paypal payments. Just the basics. I know how to package properly, etc. Am I crazy to think there's got to be an easier method to get started than reading this book? Tell me yes if that's the case and I'll read the X%@** thing!