Privacy Filter Installation Guide for StarTech.com 14G

Quick guide from the manual

This guide provides installation instructions for StarTech.com privacy filters. Before beginning, ensure you have removed all protective films from the privacy filter. Choose the installation method that best suits your display type:

• Adhesive Strips: Recommended for bezel-less displays or when permanent installation is desired.
• Mounting Tabs: Recommended for displays with raised bezels or when frequent removal of the filter is required.
• Flip-Up/Flip-Over: Allows the filter to be lifted or flipped over the lid without removing it.

Method 1: Adhesive Strips

1. Clean the screen thoroughly using the provided wiping cloth.
2. Determine the side of the filter that should face outward. Place the filter on a clean, flat surface with the outward-facing side down.
3. Remove the adhesive strips from the transparent lining.
4. Align the strips along the top, bottom, left, and right edges of the filter and apply firm pressure.
5. Remove the protective backing from the adhesive strips.
6. Attach the filter to the screen, starting from the bottom and working towards the top.
7. Apply gentle pressure to the locations where the strips were installed.
8. Clean any fingerprints from the filter using the wiping cloth.

Method 2: Mounting Tabs

1. Clean the screen and bezels using the wiping cloth.
2. Separate the mounting tabs and remove the protective backing.
3. Install one short and one long mounting tab on the left bezel. Repeat for the right bezel.
4. Install one short mounting tab on the bottom bezel. Note: Depending on display size, additional tabs may be required.
5. Slide the privacy filter between the installed mounting tabs and the screen.
6. Clean any fingerprints from the filter using the wiping cloth.

Method 3: Flip-Up and Flip-Over

1. Clean the screen and bezels using the wiping cloth.
2. Remove the protective backing from the short side of the adhesive flip-up or flip-over tabs.
3. Align and space the tabs evenly around the corners of the top edge of the filter. Apply firm pressure to affix them to the screen side of the filter.
4. Remove the protective backing from the long side of the tabs.
5. For Flip-Up: Center the filter against the screen, ensuring the active area is covered and tabs are aligned along the top bezel. Apply firm pressure to affix to the top bezel.
6. For Flip-Over: Center the filter against the display. Fold the tabs over the top edge and apply firm pressure to affix them to the lid. Ensure tabs are perfectly aligned so the filter is not skewed.
7. (Optional) Affix the adhesive lifting-tab to the bottom edge to easily lift or flip the filter.