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    Privacy Panel Modes - something in Dell system manger

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by linnx, Jun 3, 2010.

  1. linnx

    linnx Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi Guys,

    i am seeing this Privacy Panel Modes option in dell system manager.
    anyone know what it is? i can't seem to be able to get it working. see attached screenshot.
     

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    It is supposed to reduce viewing angles on your screen via software pattern for privacy. It was offered as an option, but I'm not sure if it needs hardware support for it to work. If it doesn't work, it's probably that you didn't order it then.
     
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    what hardware is required? i recently get my motherboard replaced by Dell and this option comes up so i guess the new board should have supported. or it need LCD panel to support as well.
     
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    I think it's probably the LCD. It could also be in the BIOS, but I'm not sure.
     
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    just can't find any information from dell or google
     
    linnx, Jun 4, 2010
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    i actually find the option is only available when i am connecting an external monitor. why???
     
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    Dell Electronic Privacy Screen Option

    It sounds like it is a software option, but something you have to pay for up front to enable. My guess is Dell disables the feature for laptops that are not ordered with it and I doubt you can get around it. (Not that we'd allow that discussion anyway)
     
    Greg, Jun 6, 2010
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    It's actually a combo of software and hardware. You needed to pick a monitor option that allows this to work. :)
     
    booboo12, Jun 6, 2010
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    so it only works with external monitor? cause i can't find the option to configure it when no external monitor is connected.
     
    linnx, Jun 7, 2010
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    No, the internal LCD.
     
    Robin24k, Jun 7, 2010
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