Monitor Madness.!!

[vivandorron]

Today something has gone wrong.

Normally, when I close down my Desktop Computer I end-up with an on-screen message saying that the Monitor is going to sleep and,whilst the light changes from blue to amber, I am then able to to press the power switch for a full switch-off. However it is now the case that, when I try to fully switch-off, I get an on screen message which says "Power Button Lock Out". Consequently the Monitor cannot be fully switched-off and remains in a state of 'standby' until the Comp. is re-booted.

Does this mean that the Monitor now has a faulty switch or has it received a message from the Computer to remain in a sleeping mode.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Ron.

[Buenchico]

An HP monitor, by any chance?

Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to unlock the power button function.

Chris

[vivandorron]

Chis....You were 100% correct. It is an HP Monitor (20") which is linked into an HP Desktop (Pavilion Slimeline). It's a really super screen.

Can't understand why the power button went into a locked mode but your advice has now put things right.

Viv wishes me to say that she thinks you are an extraordinary chap and I agree with her.

Thanks for the help which you have given us on this and previous occasions.

Best wishes Viv & Ron.

[ImLostAgain]

I'll second that. A mine of info all of the time.
Just a thought though. When I switch mine off I never turn the monitor off. The light goes to amber and there it remains until I switch on again.
Is that ok or am I letting the devil in?

[Buenchico]

No great problem, ILA, but you'll be adding a very small amount to your electricity bill!

[ImLostAgain]

Cheers Chris. Having both Scottish and Yorkshire ancestry in the bloodline I think I'll turn it off from now on.

[vivandorron]

Chris.....If you are still threaded to this one.....What about comps being left on, shall we say all day and only closed-down at night time.? I am not bothered about the electricity cost but keep closing and re-opening mine, because I feel that whilst the circuitry may accept the position there are some mechanical parts which could more readily break down.

Ron.