cant upload avrdude: stk500_getsync(): not in sync: resp=0x3

[rave24]

can anyone please give me any useful pointers..
im new to arduino.. bought my first yesterday...

i think theres a problem with Port settings on my pc...
i followed the basic instructions to upload a software... the example software...

but it displays :
Binary sketch size: 1,084 bytes (of a 30,720 byte maximum)
****avrdude: stk500_getsync(): not in sync: resp=0x3[/b]0****

please help... i dont think its uploading any software to the firmware...
what do i do?

I have choosen the correct arduino under Tools >Boards > deumilanove ; and the proper IC

on the bottom right of the screen it states COM3... under Tools>serial port COM3 is the only option...

[rave24]

Sorry guys/gals..... problem solved

My driver was outdated...
changed my windows update status to automatic.... manually updated driver after the COM port appeared in my device manager list.....

sorry...