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If your computer does not have available a COM port, please use the supplied with
the M² meter package USB to Serial converter. The driver for this converter is
installed automatically to your system with the software installation, so upon first
connection it's being recognized and installed:
If you wish to verify the correct installation, please open the Device Manager of your
PC. The USB-to-Serial Converter appears in both the Ports and USB controllers
lists:
If it does not appear in Ports list, right click to "USB Serial Converter" and in the
following dialog, select "Properties"
Select the tab "Advanced" and make sure, the Load VCP (Virtual COM Port - this driver
forces a USB device to appear as an COM port to the operating system) box is
checked: