Monitor Lock Icon Problem

Question

I have a monitor that keeps displaying the lock icon.. Its locked for a few seconds, then it blinks & changed to unlock position... When I press the menu button nothing happens.   I've also pressed it for 10~15 seconds and nothing happened too. All the buttons cannot work....   What could be the problem? And how to resolve it....

KevinR100 · Answer

Not much to go on eg. what monitor, v/card? Have you RTM? cheers

gpro · Answer

have a look through some of these threads - search results also this - http://www.paulstravelpictures.com/Dell-LCD-Monitor-Flashing-Padlock-Icon/index.htm

EteL · Answer

Thanks! I'll try to do it now... Hopefully it solves the problem :)

KevinR100 · Answer

gpro, Interesting url.. The only problem, if I read it correctly, is don't touch the monitors buttons, only use the v/cards drivers. Would not this indicate a fault with the monitor or can this be resolved by turning it off in the service menu, if you can get at it after this? Just curious, cheers

gpro · Answer

just passing the info on - haven't really looked at this issue

also found this on Yahoo Answers:

I had this problem once - all you need to do to unlock the controls is press and hold the Menu button for about 10-15 seconds. That should unlock all of the controls.

It took me days of hunting through Dells website to find this when it happened to me!

hope it's that simple :)

EteL · Answer

unfortunately, that didnt solve the issue... The lock is still on.. blinking on and off every few seconds. I really wonder whats wrong with it.   And I noticed something too. when I changed the resolution to higher than 1024 x 768, there is an error.. video settings could not be determined...

KevinR100 · Answer

Etel I said before - Not much to go on eg. what monitor, v/card? Have you RTM? For instance, how can we determine resolutions when we don't know if you have a 12' up to a 50'?   gpro, Well ok then... With that last idea I would assume that you would hold the menu button while starting up with the power button? cheers

all the facts · Answer

Reset to default settings.

jchester · Answer

I have the same problem occurring. It happened after a customer spilled a glass of wine all over the monitor and keyboard. I'd assume the monitor was damaged.

EteL · Answer

Yes, I suppose the monitor is spoiled. I tried all the above methods, so I guess the next thing to do is to buy a new monitor haha

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