COM Port Definition

DocumentID: 656188
Revision Date: 29-Feb-96 8:29:41 PM

The information in this document applies to:
WordPerfect® 5.1 for DOS

Problem

Solutions: COM Port: A COM port is a communications channel or pathway over which data is transferred between remote computing devices. IBM-compatible microcomputers operating under DOS can have as many as four COM ports, COM1, COM2, COM3, and COM4. These COM ports are actually serial ports most often used with a modem to establish a communications channel over the telephone lines. The COM ports are also used to send data to a serial printer or to connect a serial mouse.

Answer:

Details:

Product specifications, packaging, technical support and information (*Specifications*) refer to theUnited States retail English version only. Specifications for other versions may vary. All Specifications, claims, features, representations, and/or comparisons provided are correct to the best of our knowledge of the date of publication, but are subject to change without notice.OUR MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU AND THAT OF OUR DEALERS AND SUPPLIERS IS LIMITED. IT SHALL NOTEXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO ACCESS THE INFORMATION. SEE LEGAL DISCLAIMER.