Using the Privacy Guard feature (for selected models of T490)

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	Privacy Guard enabled and screen in landscape mode	Privacy Guard enabled and screen in portrait mode

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. You can press Fn+D to enable it. 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 Linux^® 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. You can open Lenovo Vantage to enable it.

Tips on using the Privacy Guard feature

To increase privacy level, press until the desired level is achieved. This is useful in darker environments.
To decrease privacy level, press until the desired level is achieved. This is useful in brighter environments.