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
Specications 23
Troubleshooting 24
FCC 28
CE 30
RoHS 31
Contact 32
Warranty 33
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User Notice
All information, documentation, and specications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior
notication by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or
implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specically 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
modications 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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