IOGear GCS661U manual

1 GCS661U Part No. M1069 User Manual USB Laptop KVM Switch[...]

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2 3 T able of Contents User Notice 4 A Note About T erminology 5 Overview 6 Features 7 Package Contents 8 Requirements 9 Operating System Support 10 GCS661U Diagram 11 Hardwar e Setup 12 Installation Diagram 18 Operation 19 Specications 23 T roubleshooting 24 FCC 28 CE 30 RoHS 31 Contact 32 W arranty 33[...]

4 5 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 repr esentations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with r espect to the contents her eof and specica lly dis claims a ny warra nties as to mer cha[...]

4 5 A Note About T erminology Throughout this manual, and in the File T ransfer application Graphical User Interface (GUI), Local computer or Local Machine refers to the laptop (also may be referr ed 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[...]

6 7 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, a[...]

6 7 Features • USB-to-USB Laptop KVM with File T ransfer 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 scr een to the Local one • 1-port US[...]

8 9 Package Contents 1 x GCS661U 1 x Carrying pouch 1 x User Manual 1 x W arranty / Registration Card Check to make sure that all the components ar e 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 pr ocedures car efully to prev[...]

8 9 Requirements Local computer (Console) A laptop computer with a USB 2.0 T ype 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 T ype A port[...]

10 11 Operating System Support Windows ® 2000 or higher , XP , and Vista[...]

10 11 1 3 2 4 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 [...]

12 13 Make sure that all devices ar e 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 r[...]

12 13 4. Go to “My Computer” and highlight “GCS661U” drive. Right click on it and choose “Explore”. 5. Double click on the “Setup.exe” le.[...]

15 14 6. The Setup screen will show on your scr een. Click on “next”. 7. Choose where you want to install the application then click “next”.[...]

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

16 17 10. Set up will install the software on your Remote computer . Click “Finish”. Note: Y ou may be prompted to reboot the Local computer after the software has been installed. It is not necessary to do so. 11. T ur n on the Local (laptop) computer . 12. Plug the shorter USB cable into a USB port on the Local (console) computer . 13. On the [...]

16 17 15. Connection is established and the Remote screen (desktop) is displayed on your Local screen (laptop). Y ou’re now ready to contr ol the Remote PC from your Local PC’ s key board and mouse.[...]

18 19 Installation Diagram or or or Local Remote[...]

18 19 Operation The GCS661U User Interface provides a convenient toolbar in the top left of the Remote computer window . The T oolbar buttons are as follows (see table below for details): 1 2 3 4 5 T oolbar Buttons No. Name Description 1 Open File T ransfer Opens the File T ransfer utility . (See T ransferring Files) 2 T oggle Full Screen Mode T og[...]

20 21 File T ransfer The GCS661U features a le management function that includes an intuitive File T ransfer utility . T ransferring 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 T ransfer icon. 2. The File T ransfer utility window appea[...]

20 21 4. File transfer progr ess can be tracked in the Progr ess bar . A message in the History bar will tell you when the le transfer has completed. Other File Management Features In addition to File T ransfer , the GCS661U’ s User Interface also offers a full range of le system management features, such as cr eating, renaming, and deletin[...]

22 23 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 wi[...]

22 23 Specications FUNCTION GCS661U Computer Connections 1 Connectors Console Port 1 x USB T ype A Male (Black) Computer Port 1 x USB T ype A Male (Black) LED’ s On Line 1 (Blue) Data T ransfer 1 (Blue) USB hub 1 x USB 2.0 Hub Port Environment Operating T emp. 0-50oC Storage T emp. -20-60oC Humidity 0-80% RH, Non-Condensing Physical Properties[...]

24 25 T roubleshooting Issue Potential Solution Once installation is complete, can I use the GCS661U to control the Local (laptop) computer from the Remote (desktop) one? Not if you have initially installed the software on the Remote (desktop). Y ou can only control from the Local computer . What if I want to use the desktop computer to control my [...]

24 25 Issue Potential Solution Does the KVM work with Apple OS or Linux? No, the current version of the GCS661U only supports Windows 2000 or higher , XP , and Vista. When connecting a USB 2.0 device to the USB port on the KVM, it does not work. This may be that the device requir es an external power adapter . If such adapter is supplied, then it i[...]

26 27 Issue Potential Solution Can I browse the internet from the Local (laptop) if the Remote (desktop) is connected to it? Y es, if the Remote has an Inter net connection, you can launch Windows Explorer , on the Remote, from your Local computer and browse. What happens if I reboot either computer? W ait for few seconds and you will then see an i[...]

26 27 Issue Potential Solution How can I eliminate the Remote computer’ s request to put in a password every time I turn it on? Y ou 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, [...]

28 29 15.21 Y ou are cautioned that changes or modications not expressly approved by the part r esponsible for com- pliance 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 [...]

28 29 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference and 2) this device must accept any interference, including interfer ence 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 uncontr olle[...]

30 31 CE Statement This device has been tested and found to comply with the requir ements set up in the council directive on the approximation of the law of member states r elating to EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low V oltage Directive 73/23/EEC and R&TTE Dir ective 99/5/EC.[...]

30 31 RoHS This product is RoHS compliant.[...]

32 33 IOGEAR, INC. 23 Hubble Irvine, CA 92618 P 949.453.8782 F 949.453.8785 Visit us at: www .iogear .com Contact © 2008 IOGEAR ® . All Rights reserved. Part No. M1069 IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, are trademarks or register ed trademarks of IOGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Micr osoft Corporation. All other brand and pro[...]

32 33 WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU! NEED ASSIST ANCE SETTING UP THIS PRODUCT? 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 T ech Info Library/F AQ 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 (949) 45[...]

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