Use The Privacy Guard Feature (For Selected Models) - Lenovo ThinkPad X1 User Manual

• Do not use fingernails, gloved fingers, or inanimate objects for input on the screen.
• Regularly calibrate the accuracy of the finger input to avoid a discrepancy.

Use the Privacy Guard feature (for selected models)

Depending on the model, your computer might support the Privacy Guard feature.
The Privacy Guard feature prevents others from peeking at your screen to protect your privacy whenever
needed. When the feature is enabled, it darkens the screen and narrows the viewing angle.
The effective direction of the Privacy Guard feature varies depending on your screen direction. If you use the
screen in landscape mode, the feature is effective with horizontal angles. If you use the screen in portrait
mode, the feature is effective with vertical angles.
• People can see the screen contents.
• People can hardly see the screen contents.
Privacy Guard disabled
Note: The privacy level of this feature varies depending on the screen brightness level, the contrast ratio,
and the physical environment where you are using this feature.
By default, the Privacy Guard feature is disabled. To enable or disable this feature, do one of the following:
• Press Fn+D.
• Open the Start menu and then click Lenovo Vantage ➙ Hardware Settings ➙ Audio/Visual. Locate the
Privacy Guard section to turn on or turn off the switch.
Note: You will be prompted by the on-screen display every time the feature is enabled or disabled.
Automatic Privacy Guard feature for passwords
Note: The automatic Privacy Guard feature for passwords is not supported on computers with the Ubuntu
operating system.
The Privacy Guard feature is turned on automatically when you are required to input passwords for
password-protected objects, such as encrypted documents, or applications and Web sites that need
password authentication. By default, the automatic Privacy Guard feature for passwords is disabled. To
enable this feature:
1. Open the Start menu and then click Lenovo Vantage ➙ Hardware Settings ➙ Audio/Visual.
2. Locate the Privacy Guard section, and then select Enable this feature when typing passwords.
Privacy Guard enabled and screen in
landscape mode
Privacy Guard enabled and
screen in portrait mode
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