After my monitor is on for about 10-15 minutes the OSD box will appear and I can't do anything to get it off the screen. My cursor is behind the box.(which comes up automatically in the center of my screen) HELP! I can press every button on my monitor and they are unresponsive, even the off button.

OSD LOCKED/UNLOCKED
This function allows you to lock the current control settings, so that they cannot be inadvertently changed. Press and hold the MENU button for several seconds. The message "OSD LOCKED" should appear. You can unlock the OSD controls at any time by pushing the MENU button for several seconds. The message "OSD UNLOCKED" should appear.

This document pertains to LCD monitors .
One of the following messages appears on the screen (over the items being displayed).
OSD Lockout
OSD Lock-out
... or similar message.
This message occurs when the Menu button on the front panel is pressed for more than 10 seconds. OSD lockout prevents the OSD menu from opening on the screen when a button is accidentally pressed.
NOTE: The button may be different and the procedure might vary on some monitors. Please check your monitor User Guide to find the exact procedure if this procedure does not work.
To remove the OSD Lockout message, release the Menu button (if something was pressing against it), and press and hold the Menu button again for about 10 seconds - until the message goes away. If the OSD Lockout message does not go away, the button may be stuck or the hardware behind the button might have become defective.

bad switch i monitor.
fix switch
or new monitor.
its just a switch, it closes and OSD pops. on demand by said switch, OSD is a timing processor in the display that has the OSD code in it , "program"

Fix One: Plug in the monitor and power it up. Hold down the Powerbutton until you get a message saying "OSD Unlocked". If the problem persistsafter OSD is unlocked then unplug the monitor from the wall, wait 20 secondsand try again. Fix Two: Turn on the monitor and hold down the Menu button for 10-20seconds. This should unlock the OSD. Fix Three: Turn off the monitor, press down the Menu button and thenturn on the monitor. Wait 10-20 seconds. This should unlock the OSD.

OSD means On Screen Display. To unlock the OSD hold the power button of the monitor until you get a message similar to "OSD unlocked".
If you still have problems, click on this link for further instructions :-
http://www.ehow.com/how_5008634_fix-lockout-display-computer-monitor.html

The OSD can be enabled or disabled by pressing and holding the Menu button on the front panel for 10 seconds. If the OSD is locked, the warning message OSD Lock displays for ten seconds.

* If the OSD is locked, press and hold the Menu button for 10 seconds to unlock the OSD.
* If the OSD is unlocked, press and hold the Menu button for 10 seconds to lock the OSD.



OSD stands for "On Screen Display." It is an onscreen configuration menu included with various monitors. When you press the MENU button or one of the other buttons on the front or side of a monitor, the onscreen display may appear. The OSD typically includes monitor calibration options, such as brightness, contrast, and color adjustments. Some OSDs may also include horizontal and vertical position controls as well as tilt and keystone adjustments.
If you can't make adjustments to the monitor settings using the OSD interface, the onscreen display may be locked. You may also see the phrase "OSD Locked" appear when you try to change the settings. Some monitors include an option within the menu called "OSD Lock", which you can turn on or off. If this option is available, simply turn OSD Lock off and you will be able to make adjustments to the settings.
If your monitor does not include the "OSD Lock" option, you may be able to unlock the OSD by pressing and holding the MENU button on the front or side of the monitor for several seconds. If you try this method, be patient! It may take up to 15 seconds for the OSD to unlock.


VOTE ME

If your monitor has a button to activate the OSD (On Screen Display),
just push that button to "exit" from the OSD.

Or, after a minute, press the OSD button, to enter "setup".
You should be able to change the "time" from "about a minute" down to 2 or 3 seconds.

Hello,
If the cursor is hidden use the keyboard: Press the TAB key and cycle the options. When you reach the one you want press ENTER
Hope it helps.

monitor shows osd lock how to solve this problem

Philips say "To unlock the OSD Controls press the “MENU(OK)” button for more than 10 seconds while there is video input from PC"