IOGear GCS661U User manual

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GCS661U
Part No. M1069
User Manual
USB Laptop KVM Switch

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Table of Contents
User Notice 4
A Note About Terminology 5
Overview 6
Features 7
Package Contents 8
Requirements 9
Operating System Support 10
GCS661U Diagram 11
Hardware Setup 12
Installation Diagram 18
Operation 19
Specications 23
Troubleshooting 24
FCC 28
CE 30
RoHS 31
Contact 32
Warranty 33

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User Notice
All information, documentation, and specications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior
notication by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or
implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or tness
for any particular purpose. Any of the manufacturer’s software described in this manual is sold or licensed `as is’.
Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not the manufacturer, its distributor,
or its dealer), assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages
resulting from any defect in the software.
The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV interference caused by unauthorized
modications to this device. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any damage incurred in the operation of this system if the correct
operational voltage setting was not selected prior to operation.

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A Note About Terminology
Throughout this manual, and in the File Transfer application Graphical User Interface (GUI), Local computer or
Local Machine refers to the laptop (also may be referred to as Console) that is being used to control the second
PC. Remote computer or Remote Machine refers to the secondary PC or laptop that you connect to in order to
manage les.

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Overview
The USB Laptop KVM Switch is the latest in KVM innovation from IOGEAR, combining easy switching and
convenient le transferring between two computers. It allows the user to seamlessly control a second computer
with a laptop as the console. It features a toolbar with multiple functions such as le transfer, desktop image
scaling, and others. With its desktop image scaling, user can adjust the resolution of the remote screen for best
possible viewing, simply with the click of a button. The built-in le transfer utility software lets the user drag & drop
any les or create backup copies between both computers. The extra USB port provides a mean to connect a
USB peripheral device such as an external hard drive or others, for sharing or le transfer.
The GCS661U offers a complete easy to install out-of-box solution and with no additional cables required. It is
ideal for people who own a laptop and an older desktop PC and wish to keep using both for various functions or
applications.

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Features
• USB-to-USB Laptop KVM with File Transfer functionality
• Control your second computer with your laptop
• File system management utility allows you to transfer les between two computers/laptops – simply
drag and drop
• Desktop scaling – user can adjust the resolution of the Remote screen to the Local one
• 1-port USB 2.0 built-in for USB 2.0 peripherals sharing
• Compact design, built-in all-in-one USB 2.0 cables
• Plug and play – minimal software installation required
• No power adapter needed

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Package Contents
1 x GCS661U
1 x Carrying pouch
1 x User Manual
1 x Warranty / Registration Card
Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing was 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.
Note:
Features may have been added to the GCS661U since this manual was printed. Please visit our
website at www.iogear.com to download the most up to date version of the manual, if necessary.

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Requirements
Local computer (Console)
A laptop computer with a USB 2.0 Type A port
(Alternative option: A desktop with a keyboard, mouse and monitor)
Remote Computer (secondary PC)
A computer (desktop or laptop) with a USB 2.0 Type A port

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Operating System Support
Windows®2000 or higher, XP, and Vista

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GCS661U Diagram
No Component Description
1 USB Plug This end connects to the USB port on the Remote computer (note the
longer length of the cord).
2 LED Flashes blue at a slow, steady pace when connection between both
computers is working or when the device is idle.
Flashes blue at a rapid pace when data is being transferred between
both computers.
3 USB Plug This end connects to the USB port on the Local computer (note the
shorter length of the cord).
4USB 2.0 Peripheral Port USB 2.0 peripherals port.

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Make sure that all devices are properly
grounded.
Setting up the GCS661U is quick and easy,
offering simple plug and play functionality in just a
few short steps. Follow the steps below and refer
to the installation diagram on the following page:
1. Make sure that the Remote computer has the
monitor, keyboard and mouse connected. This
is required for a successful initial software
installation on that computer.
Hardware Setup
2. Turn on the Remote (desktop) computer.
Note: You may be prompted to type in a password
depending on how the computer was originally set
up. If so, type in the password and proceed with
the steps below. Remember that you will always be
asked for the password every time you turn on the
desktop. If you wish to remove it, see the
Troubleshooting section for additional details on
how to. It is recommended that you do remove the
password request especially if you plan to
discontinue the use of the monitor, keyboard and
mouse.
3. Plug the longer USB cable into a USB port on
the Remote computer.

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4. Go to “My Computer” and highlight “GCS661U”
drive. Right click on it and choose “Explore”.
5. Double click on the “Setup.exe” le.

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6. The Setup screen will show on your screen.
Click on “next”.
7. Choose where you want to install the application
then click “next”.

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8. Click “next” one more time. 9. Click “install” to install the application on the
computer.

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10. Set up will install the software on your
Remote computer. Click “Finish”.
Note: You may be prompted to reboot the Local
computer after the software has been installed. It is
not necessary to do so.
11. Turn on the Local (laptop) computer.
12. Plug the shorter USB cable into a USB port on
the Local (console) computer.
13. On the Local screen, an AutoPlay window
appears. Click on “Run Launch_GCS661U.
exe”.This will install the software on the Local PC.
Note: After initial software is complete, you will
not need to go through the steps above again.
However, every time you use the KVM, you will
need to go to “My Computer” and click on “Run
Launch_GCS661U.exe” icon in the Local (laptop)
computer, if the Autoplay window does not appear
on your local screen.
14. When the software is installed on both PC’s,
the icon “Laptop KVM running” shows in the
lower left hand corner of the toolbar.

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15. Connection is established and the Remote
screen (desktop) is displayed on your Local
screen (laptop). You’re now ready to control
the Remote PC from your Local PC’s key
board and mouse.

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Installation Diagram
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LocalRemote

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Operation
The GCS661U User Interface provides a convenient toolbar in the top left of the Remote computer window.
The Toolbar buttons are as follows (see table below for details):
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Toolbar Buttons
No. Name Description
1 Open File Transfer Opens the File Transfer utility. (See Transferring Files)
2 Toggle Full Screen Mode Toggles the Remote computer screen between full and window
3 Minimize Remote Screen Minimizes the Remote screen so user can work on Local screen.
4Send to “Start” button on
the Remote
Shortcut to open the “Start” menu on the Remote desktop.
5 Match Server Screen Adjusts the resolution of the Remote computer image to match that of
the Local computer monitor. (See Desktop Scaling)

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File Transfer
The GCS661U features a le management
function that includes an intuitive File Transfer utility.
Transferring les between the Local and Remote
computers is simple and easy.
1. In the Remote desktop window on the Local
computer’s monitor, click the Open File Transfer
icon.
2. The File Transfer utility window appears:
The Local computer’s le system is displayed
on the left (under LOCAL MACHINE), and the
Remote computer’s le system is displayed on
the right (under REMOTE MACHINE).
3. There are two methods of transferring les:
a) Drag and drop – Choose the destination
folder in either Local or Remote computer’s le
system, and then simply click on the le(s) to be
transferred and drag-n-drop to the destination.
b) Use the Send or Receive buttons – Highlight
le(s) to be transferred and the destination
folder, then click Send to transfer a le from
the Local computer to the Remote computer,
or Receive to transfer a le from the Remote
computer to the Local computer.