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

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).

4 USB 2.0 Peripheral Port USB 2.0 peripherals port.

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Hardware Setup

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.

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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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):

Toolbar Buttons

1 2 3 4 5

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.

4 Send to “Start” button on

the Remote

5 Match Server Screen Adjusts the resolution of the Remote computer image to match that of

Shortcut to open the “Start” menu on the Remote desktop.

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.

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4. File transfer progress can be tracked in the
Progress bar. A message in the History bar will
tell you when the le transfer has completed.

Other File Management Features

In addition to File Transfer, the GCS661U’s User
Interface also offers a full range of le system

management features, such as creating, renaming,

and deleting les and folders on both the Local
and the Remote computers.

Toggle Full Screen

This button allows the user to maximize or
minimize the Remote screen.

Minimize Remote Screen

This button allows the user to minimize the
Remote screen and gives instant access to the

Local screen.

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Send Start to Remote

This button allows the user to launch the “Start”
button on the Remote PC. It is just another

shortcut to access the start menu and

subsequently the applications on the Remote PC.

Match Server Screen (Desktop Scaling)

When the GCS661U is operational, the desktop
environment of the Remote computer appears in
its own window on the desktop of the Local

computer. The GCS661U’s innovative desktop
scaling feature offers the options of a full-screen or
sizable (by ratio) remote desktop window.

By default, the Remote desktop window maintains
the original resolution of the Remote computer

screen and appears on the Local computer’s
desktop in a 1:1 aspect ratio. To match the

resolution of the Remote desktop window to that
of the Local computer monitor, use the Match

Server Screen function in the Toolbar.

Note:

The Remote desktop window can also be toggled

to full screen using the Toolbar. In full screen mode,

the remote desktop display scales to the Local

user’s monitor display size.

In addition, the Remote desktop window can be
treated like any other window on the Local desktop

(minimize, maximize, etc.).

USB 2.0 Port

The GCS661U Laptop KVM features an additional

USB 2.0 port, offering the Local computer the ability
to access an additional USB 2.0 device, such as a
thumb drive, external storage, and others.

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Specications

FUNCTION GCS661U

Computer Connections 1

Connectors Console Port 1 x USB Type A Male (Black)

Computer Port 1 x USB Type A Male (Black)

LED’s On Line 1 (Blue)

Data Transfer 1 (Blue)

USB hub 1 x USB 2.0 Hub Port

Environment Operating Temp. 0-50oC

Storage Temp. -20-60oC

Humidity 0-80% RH, Non-Condensing

Physical Properties Housing Plastic

Weight 3.4 oz

Dimensions (WxHxD) 3.56” x .5” x 1.25”

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Troubleshooting

Issue Potential Solution

Once installation is complete, can
I use the GCS661U to control the
Local (laptop) computer from the
Remote (desktop) one?

What if I want to use the desktop
computer to control my laptop?

Does the GCS661U support
different languages OS for the
Local and Remote systems?

Not if you have initially installed the software on the Remote (desktop).
You can only control from the Local computer.

First, you need to uninstall the software if you have already installed it

on the desktop. Then reverse the installation steps highlighted above
(i.e. plug the longer cable and install the software on the laptop, etc.).
You can now control your laptop from your desktop computer.

Note: The laptop now becomes the Remote computer, and vice versa.

All KVM and le management functions are supported between
different languages OS (i.e. 1 computer with English OS and 1 with
a foreign language OS). However, text typed by the Local PC only
supports the Local OS language and English ASCII. Only the language

OS of the local computer can be keyed by the Local console into the

Remote desktop window and GUI.

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Issue Potential Solution

Does the KVM work with Apple

OS or Linux?

When connecting a USB 2.0

device to the USB port on the

KVM, it does not work.

When I plug a USB device into the

USB port on the KVM, I don’t see
it on my screen.

Can I print a le located in the

Remote hard drive to the printer
that is directly connected to it?

No, the current version of the GCS661U only supports

Windows 2000 or higher, XP, and Vista.

This may be that the device requires an external power adapter. If
such adapter is supplied, then it is recommended that it be used. If

the adapter is not supplied, then plug the USB device directly into

one of the USB ports on either computer.

If the Remote screen is displayed on your Local computer, you will

not see the USB device. You need to minimize it and go to the Local
screen. You will be able to see it and manage it, including le copying
from the Local computer only.

Yes, with the Laptop KVM connected to both the Local and Remote,

you can send a print job from your Local computer of a le located

on the Remote to the printer directly connected to your Remote

computer.

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Issue Potential Solution

Can I browse the internet from the
Local (laptop) if the Remote
(desktop) is connected to it?

What happens if I reboot either
computer?

After doing step right above, the

GCS661U is still not functioning.

Yes, if the Remote has an Internet connection, you can launch

Windows Explorer, on the Remote, from your Local computer and
browse.

Wait for few seconds and you will then see an icon on the computer

stating that “Laptop KVM software running”. The utility software auto
start. Go to “My Computer” in the Local computer and click on the
GCS661U icon that is showing. The connection between computers
will be established.

Unplug and then re-plug the USB cables on both computers. You will
then see an icon on the computer stating that “Laptop KVM software
running”. The utility software auto start. Go to “My Computer” in the
Local computer and click on the GCS661U icon that is showing. The
connection between computers will be established.

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Issue Potential Solution

How can I eliminate the Remote

computer’s request to put in a

password every time I turn it on?

You can change the password settings in Windows through the
Control Panel (2000, XP, or Vista). In XP, go to Control Panel, then
User Accounts, choose the Account you want to change and follow

instructions. In Vista, go to Control Panel, then User Accounts and
follow instructions related to changing password.

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

15.21

You are cautioned that changes or modications not expressly approved by the part responsible for com­pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

15.105(b)

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 instructions, may cause harmful 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 to which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause interference and

2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of

the device.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
End users must follow the specic operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This
transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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CE Statement

This device has been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive

on the approximation of the law of member states relating to EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage
Directive 73/23/EEC and R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC.

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RoHS

This product is RoHS compliant.

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Contact

IOGEAR, INC.

23 Hubble

Irvine, CA 92618

P 949.453.8782

F 949.453.8785

Visit us at: www.iogear.com

© 2008 IOGEAR®. All Rights reserved. Part No. M1069

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trademarks of their respective holders. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented
in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without
notice. IOGEAR, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document.

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Warranty

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Make sure you:

1. Use the live chat at www.iogear.com to try and solve any issues you may be having with the product

2. Visit the Tech Info Library/FAQ on www.iogear.com (under the Support tab)

3. Call the 24/7 tech support line at 1(866) 946-4327 (U.S. only) or [phone]

Warranty Information

This product carries a 3 Year Limited Warranty. For the terms and conditions of this warranty, please go
to http://www.iogear.com/support/warranty or call 1-866-946-4327

Register online at http://www.iogear.com/register

Important Product Information

Product Model _________________

Serial # _______________________

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