User's Manual Part 2

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COM Port Setup
If necessary, you may change the COM port with which your computer
communicates with VitalSense, as well as baud rate and flow control.
1 Click on Setup, then click on COM Port.
Main > Setup > COM Port
2 Select the COM port using the drop-down menu.
3 Select the baud rate.
4 Check or uncheck the Flow Control box.
5 Click OK.
NOTE: The recommended (and factory defaults) for baud rate and
flow control 57,600 and flow control OFF respectively.
6 Attempt to communicate with the monitor. This may be done by exiting
VitalSense and restarting the Application Program.
NOTE: You may also test the communication link by attempting a
function such as reading the monitor clock. See “ Read Monitor
Clock ” on page3-10.
If, after repeatedly changing the COM port selection, you cannot establish
communication with the monitor, refer to “ Establishing RS-232
Communications - Advanced ” on page3-24.