ATEN CS661 User manual

CS661
USER MANUAL
Laptop USB KVM Switch

FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that which the receiver is connected;
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician
for help.
RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.
SJ/T 11364-2006
The following contains information that relates to China.

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CS661 User Manual
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Package Contents
The CS661 Laptop USB KVM Switch package contains the
following items:
1 CS661 Laptop USB KVM Switch
1 User Manual*
1 Quick Start Guide
1 Carrying Pouch
Check to make sure that all the components are present and that
nothing got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem,
contact your dealer.
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and
operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit,
and/or any of the devices connected to it.
*Features may have been added to the CS661 since this
manual was printed. Please visit our website to download the
most up-to-date version of the manual.
Copyright © 2008–2010 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.
Manual Part No. PAPE-1285-N01G
Manual Date: 2010-03-22
ATEN and the ATEN logo are trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights
reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Overview
The CS661 Laptop USB KVM Switch takes a giant step forward
from previous cable KVM models in the Petite series.
In addition to offering simple USB-to-USB plug and play KVM*
switch functionality for two USB-enabled PCs or laptops running
Microsoft Windows, the CS661 also allows you to quickly and
easily transfer files between the two computers using an
innovative File Management tool with an intuitive graphical user
interface (GUI).
The addition of a 1-port USB 2.0 hub also provides the Local
computer with an extra port to connect a USB 2.0 peripheral,
such as a scanner or printer.
The CS661’s tiny desktop footprint and extreme portability means
there is no need to waste time burning CDs or using flash drives
to transfer data. You can now simply and easily share files
between a PC running Windows Vista and a laptop running
Windows XP, for example, without any complicated network
configuration or software installation procedures.
The CS661 Laptop USB KVM Switch offers the ideal portable
solution for copying music, photos, videos, and other files to and
from your home PC and laptop, or transferring files between your
work and home PCs.
Note: KVM stands for keyboard, video, and mouse. The CS661
offers plug and play KVM-type functionality that offers
similar control to a KVM switch, meaning that you have
control of two computer/laptops at the same time (dual PC
control).

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System Requirements
Two complete computer/laptop systems running Microsoft
Windows. See Operating Systems, below.
Note: 1. The CS661 only controls two complete systems. It
cannot be used to control two standalone PCs
(without keyboards or mice) through one console in
the same way as a typical KVM switch.
2. User must be logged in as an Administrator.
Operating Systems and Language
Support
Supported operating systems and languages are shown in the
table, below:
Note: See the note about using the CS661 with different
language OS in Troubleshooting, page 17.
OS Version Language
Windows 2000 SP4, XP, 2003,
2008, Vista
English, Chinese (Traditional,
Simplified), Japanese,
German, French, Spanish,
Korean, Italian.

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Features
Laptop USB KVM Switch with File Transfer functionality and
USB 2.0 support
Dual PC control (KVM functionality) – allows you to control
both your Local computer/laptop and a Remote computer/
laptop via the Local computer
1-port USB 2.0 hub built in – allows the Local computer to
connect to a USB 2.0 peripheral
Compact design, built-in all-in-one USB 2.0 cables – enables
high-speed data transfer
Transfer speeds up to 12MB/sec
Intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) for easy operation
File system management utility allows you to transfer files
between two computers/laptops – simply drag and drop
Plug and play – installation software is auto-run
Desktop scaling – user can adjust the size/resolution of the
Remote desktop window by size or ratio
Non-powered
A Note about Terminology
Throughout this manual, and in the File Transfer application
Graphical User Interface (GUI), Local computer and Local
Machine refer to your main PC or laptop. Remote computer and
Remote Machine refer to the secondary PC or laptop that you
connect to your main computer in order to manage files.

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Components
Note: The USB connector with the shortest cable (0.9 m) and
the yellow connector connects to the Local computer.
No. Component Description
1 USB Connector
(Blue)
This connects to the USB port on the
Remote computer.
2 LED Display Flashes blue at a slow, steady pace when
there is a working connection between the
Local and Remote computers and the
device is idle.
Flashes blue at a fast pace when data is
being transferred between the two
computers.
3 USB Connector
(Yellow)
This connects to the USB port on the
Local computer.
4 USB 2.0
Peripheral Port
USB 2.0 peripherals (printers, scanners,
etc.) plug into this port.
4
2
13
0.9 m
1.8 m
Remote
(Blue)
Local
(Yellow)

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Installation
Setting up the CS661 is quick and easy, offering simple plug and
play functionality in just a few short steps. Numbers 1–3 below
refer to the diagram on the following page:
1. Connect the shorter (0.9 m) USB cable with the yellow
connector to a USB port on the Local computer.
2. Connect the longer (1.8 m) USB cable with the blue
connector to a USB port on the Remote computer.
3. Connect your USB peripheral device to the USB 2.0 port on
the CS661 (optional).
4. When the two computers are connected, the software will
auto run on the Local computer.
Note: You may be prompted to reboot the Local computer
after the software has been installed, but this is
unnecessary – you do not need to reboot.
5. On the Remote computer, an AutoPlay window appears. Click
on Run ATEN_CS661.exe. In a few seconds, you will see a
message saying that the Remote computer is running.
6. The Remote desktop appears in a window on the Local
computer’s screen. The Local console (keyboard, monitor,
and mouse) now has full KVM control of the Remote
computer.
1. Make sure that all devices you will be installing are
properly grounded.

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Installation Diagram
Note: Both the Local and Remote systems must be running
Microsoft Windows OS.
Local
Remote
1
2
3
OR
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