Do you see an irregularity in the display or an input lag on your LG Monitor? If so, it’s time to reset it for better performance. Over time, your LG Monitor may encounter functionality issues, such as the menu button not working or displaying an error. These problems can be caused by a software glitch, driver issues, or incorrect monitor settings. To solve this, you can reset your LG Monitor to factory settings.
Why Should You Reset LG Monitor?
A reset is a healthy process performed on a TV or monitor to ensure effective functionality. By performing a reset, you can fix the monitor issues such as image flickering, input lag, slow menu responses, and other problems.
If you find any of these issues on your monitor screen, then it’s time to reset your monitor for smooth functioning.
How to Factory Reset LG Monitor
The steps to reset an LG Monitor will differ based on the model you own.
LG General Monitor
- Press the joystick button on your LG monitor to open the Menu bar.
- Move the joystick to the right to open the Settings menu.
- Now, scroll down the joystick and select General > Reset to Initial Settings.
- Select OK to initiate the reset process.
Gaming Monitor
- Press the joystick button on your monitor.
- When the pop-up menu appears, move the joystick button to the right and select Settings.
- Then go to the General tab and select Reset. Select Yes to begin the reset process.
LG Smart Monitor
- Take the Smart monitor remote and press Settings.
- Go to the All Settings option and select General.
- Now, choose System and navigate to Reset to Initial Settings.
- Select any one parameter from the screen and reset your LG Monitor.
Hard Reset LG Monitor
- Pull out the power cables and input cables from the monitor.
- With the monitor turned off, press the Power button on the LG Monitor for 10-15 seconds.
- Connect the cables back to your monitor and turn it on by pressing the joystick button. You have successfully hard reset your monitor.
Reset Particular Settings on the LG Monitor
If you don’t want to reset your monitor entirely, you can reset specific functions like Picture or Game Settings on your monitor.
Reset Picture Settings
- General Monitor: Open Settings > Picture > Picture Reset > Done.
- Gaming Monitor: Go to Settings > Picture Adjust > Picture Reset > Hit Yes.
Reset Game Settings
The Game Adjust Settings function is specific to the LG Gaming monitor. With it, you can easily optimize your gaming visuals, FPS count, and more. To refresh these settings from scratch, follow these steps to reset them.
- Push the Power Joystick button on the monitor and select Settings.
- From the list of options, choose Game Adjust.
- Scroll down on the Game Adjust tab and select Game Reset.
- Select Yes from the right and reset the settings.
FAQ
The LG Monitor may not turn on if the electrical source does not provide enough power. Check that the power cord is plugged into the monitor and a wall outlet and that the monitor’s power switch is turned on.
It is because of a damaged cable or an incorrect input selection. You can fix it by changing the cable and choosing the correct input on your LG Monitor.
