Missing COM port 1

Hi, i have just brought a tom tom 3 gps car kit and have installed it, it has a wired gps receiver,but it will not work,whe i try to select the port within the gps set up the only ones there are com2,com3,ir native and usb and it should be com 1(serial).sometimes on opening tom tom i get the message com port 1 not available. i am lost with it,there is nothing in the manual about com ports? hope somebody may have the knowledge, thanks

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It is not easy to give you a proper answer. The only thing that I can suggest you is to check TomTom support site. If you use some non Toshiba external device or software the best solution is to check support or FAQ page of device manufacturer.

Posted on Sep 08, 2005

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