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wintir Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jun 29, 2004 Posts: 3
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Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2004 10:42 pm Post subject: cannot open com1 port does not exist error |
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Hi all,
I have a Qtek2020 (XDAII) and purchased a haicom 204s system.
I also installed tom tom 3. Now, when I want to setup the gps, i can choose between:
Infrared Port
Com4:
Com5:
Bt on com6
Serial Cable on Com1
Com9
Com2
Serial on USB
Bluetooth GSP
I figure I have to use "serial cable on COM1", but when I check the box, I always recieve: cannot open com1: port does not exist.
What can I do? I tried other ports, but no succes...
TIA
Winny |
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nej Frequent Visitor
Joined: Jun 16, 2004 Posts: 454 Location: London, Ingerlund
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Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2004 9:09 am Post subject: |
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I don't know if this will help, but on the XDA-I the Infra-red port tied up the COM port.
Try going to, Settings, Connections, Beam and unticking Receive Incoming Beams.
HTH,
-Neil |
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Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2004 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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Also clip-on keyboards or external keyboards often use a driver that locks COM1, some of these drivers can be de-activated in software, other require removal to restore access to COM1. _________________ Darren Griffin |
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chunkybloke1 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jun 09, 2004 Posts: 1
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Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2004 6:21 pm Post subject: Fixed it for me |
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Brilliant bit of advice Neil. |
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dflo Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2004 10:42 pm Post subject: cannot open com1: |
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:D Thanks for this advice; in my case I got the message: cannot open com1: port does not exist.
It was because of the driver of the foldable keyboard I use; after removal (settings) the GPS was found and it's functioning very well (Ipaq 3970 with Haicom gps 204s) |
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ddocg Occasional Visitor
Joined: Oct 01, 2004 Posts: 4
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Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2004 11:30 pm Post subject: |
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the removal of the keyboard worked for my 2210 though any suggestions on how i can use the keyboard ?
David |
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Dave Frequent Visitor
Joined: Sep 10, 2003 Posts: 6460 Location: UK
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Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2004 11:36 pm Post subject: |
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All you have to do is disable the driver (untick the connected/ActiveSync/Enabled box) in the driver applet and you can use your bottom COM port. |
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ddocg Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2004 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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Please excuse my ignorance, can i ask where this applet can be found ?
David |
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Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2004 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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It depends on the make and model of keyboard, following installation most have a configuration applet under 'Settings' or possibly even 'Programs'.
Not all however include the facility to turn On/Off their COM Port driver, if yours does then you can leave it installed and just turn it ON when you need it otherwise you need to remove it when ever you need access to COM1 which is far from convenient _________________ Darren Griffin |
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ddocg Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2004 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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It's Ok i managed to figure it out under Programs/iPaq Foldable Keyboard
Thanks
David |
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ddocg Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2004 8:33 pm Post subject: |
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I'm just about to go and see if the navigator is working, i'm quite sure it is as i did not receive a com port warning when i tried starting the navigator up.
David |
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