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to: BILL TRACY
from: DAVE LYLE
date: 1997-09-25 16:49:00
subject: No Comm 1 in TFW

(( On 09-24-1997, Bill Tracy wrote to Dave Lyle: ))
BT> DL> Try Configure -> Connect Devices -> Ports,
BT> DL> then UNcheck "Use Detected Ports Only" and Comm 1 should be
BT> DL> available.
BT> DL> Be sure the mouse isn't also trying to use Comm 1.......
BT>I have to disconnect the mouse for the modem jack uses the same plug
BT>on my lap top. I just can't get the OPTION in TFW to set the modem
BT>on COM 1. I can't believe DeltaCom did not write that feature.
TFW will not report the port as avaliable if it is already in use (such
as by the mouse).  Did you try unchecking "Use Detected Ports Only"?
That should allow you access to Comm 1 -- it does for me.
Dave
davel@execpc.com
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