IOGear GCS661U User Manual

User Manual
USB Laptop KVM Switch
GCS661U
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Part No. M1069
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Table of Contents
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).
4 USB 2.0 Peripheral Port USB 2.0 peripherals port.
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