How do I unlock the screen?
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I just installed 18.04 and after a few minutes the screen locks and I have no idea how to unlock it, so I have to restart the machine. There must be a simple way, but no suggestions jump at me.
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I just installed 18.04 and after a few minutes the screen locks and I have no idea how to unlock it, so I have to restart the machine. There must be a simple way, but no suggestions jump at me.
screen unlock
asked May 11 at 14:10
Chris Mathieson
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Do you mean a screen with the time showing in large numbers? If not this screen can you share a screen shot of the screen you are seeing.
– Broadsworde
May 11 at 14:12
Yes, the screen with the time and some arrows pointing up towards it. i have now found the control to stop the screen locking in the first place, but that isn't actually the answer.
– Chris Mathieson
May 11 at 14:24
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All you need to do is press Return, or just start typing your password
– Broadsworde
May 11 at 14:25
Space key also works, or with a mouse you can press and hold then drag up to dismiss the cover panel.
– Robobenklein
May 12 at 2:50
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I just installed 18.04 and after a few minutes the screen locks and I have no idea how to unlock it, so I have to restart the machine. There must be a simple way, but no suggestions jump at me.
screen unlock
asked May 11 at 14:10
Chris Mathieson
162
I just installed 18.04 and after a few minutes the screen locks and I have no idea how to unlock it, so I have to restart the machine. There must be a simple way, but no suggestions jump at me.
screen unlock
asked May 11 at 14:10
Chris Mathieson
162
asked May 11 at 14:10
Chris Mathieson
162
asked May 11 at 14:10
Chris Mathieson
162
asked May 11 at 14:10
Chris Mathieson
162
162
Do you mean a screen with the time showing in large numbers? If not this screen can you share a screen shot of the screen you are seeing.
– Broadsworde
May 11 at 14:12
Yes, the screen with the time and some arrows pointing up towards it. i have now found the control to stop the screen locking in the first place, but that isn't actually the answer.
– Chris Mathieson
May 11 at 14:24
2
All you need to do is press Return, or just start typing your password
– Broadsworde
May 11 at 14:25
Space key also works, or with a mouse you can press and hold then drag up to dismiss the cover panel.
– Robobenklein
May 12 at 2:50
add a comment |Â
Do you mean a screen with the time showing in large numbers? If not this screen can you share a screen shot of the screen you are seeing.
– Broadsworde
May 11 at 14:12
Yes, the screen with the time and some arrows pointing up towards it. i have now found the control to stop the screen locking in the first place, but that isn't actually the answer.
– Chris Mathieson
May 11 at 14:24
2
All you need to do is press Return, or just start typing your password
– Broadsworde
May 11 at 14:25
Space key also works, or with a mouse you can press and hold then drag up to dismiss the cover panel.
– Robobenklein
May 12 at 2:50
Do you mean a screen with the time showing in large numbers? If not this screen can you share a screen shot of the screen you are seeing.
– Broadsworde
May 11 at 14:12
Do you mean a screen with the time showing in large numbers? If not this screen can you share a screen shot of the screen you are seeing.
– Broadsworde
May 11 at 14:12
Yes, the screen with the time and some arrows pointing up towards it. i have now found the control to stop the screen locking in the first place, but that isn't actually the answer.
– Chris Mathieson
May 11 at 14:24
Yes, the screen with the time and some arrows pointing up towards it. i have now found the control to stop the screen locking in the first place, but that isn't actually the answer.
– Chris Mathieson
May 11 at 14:24
2
2
All you need to do is press Return, or just start typing your password
– Broadsworde
May 11 at 14:25
All you need to do is press Return, or just start typing your password
– Broadsworde
May 11 at 14:25
Space key also works, or with a mouse you can press and hold then drag up to dismiss the cover panel.
– Robobenklein
May 12 at 2:50
Space key also works, or with a mouse you can press and hold then drag up to dismiss the cover panel.
– Robobenklein
May 12 at 2:50
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After the timeout set in Settings > Power > Blank Screen, the screen will switch to a large digital clock and you will need to login again. Start typing your password and the clock will disappear and you'll see the login screen, complete your password and press Return.
answered May 11 at 14:36
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Thank you! Very smart, but not at all logical to anyone who has not come across this feature before.
– Chris Mathieson
May 11 at 14:44
@ChrisMathieson I can agree it's not too intuitive, but it's the de facto standard for how screensavers work - move the mouse or keyboard input to disable...
– vidarlo
May 11 at 15:11
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Moving or clicking the mouse brings absolutely no result. Thanks. That was what I tried. Nor has the arrow trick so far, but typing did the trick, followed by clicking on my name and starting the pasword again.
– Chris Mathieson
May 11 at 15:23
Escape button works too. This "swipe up" thing is one of the worst design choices ever. Also does not work well with touchpads.
– Sebastian Stark
May 11 at 20:54
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After the timeout set in Settings > Power > Blank Screen, the screen will switch to a large digital clock and you will need to login again. Start typing your password and the clock will disappear and you'll see the login screen, complete your password and press Return.
answered May 11 at 14:36
Broadsworde
695720
1
Thank you! Very smart, but not at all logical to anyone who has not come across this feature before.
– Chris Mathieson
May 11 at 14:44
@ChrisMathieson I can agree it's not too intuitive, but it's the de facto standard for how screensavers work - move the mouse or keyboard input to disable...
– vidarlo
May 11 at 15:11
1
Moving or clicking the mouse brings absolutely no result. Thanks. That was what I tried. Nor has the arrow trick so far, but typing did the trick, followed by clicking on my name and starting the pasword again.
– Chris Mathieson
May 11 at 15:23
Escape button works too. This "swipe up" thing is one of the worst design choices ever. Also does not work well with touchpads.
– Sebastian Stark
May 11 at 20:54
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
After the timeout set in Settings > Power > Blank Screen, the screen will switch to a large digital clock and you will need to login again. Start typing your password and the clock will disappear and you'll see the login screen, complete your password and press Return.
answered May 11 at 14:36
Broadsworde
695720
1
Thank you! Very smart, but not at all logical to anyone who has not come across this feature before.
– Chris Mathieson
May 11 at 14:44
@ChrisMathieson I can agree it's not too intuitive, but it's the de facto standard for how screensavers work - move the mouse or keyboard input to disable...
– vidarlo
May 11 at 15:11
1
Moving or clicking the mouse brings absolutely no result. Thanks. That was what I tried. Nor has the arrow trick so far, but typing did the trick, followed by clicking on my name and starting the pasword again.
– Chris Mathieson
May 11 at 15:23
Escape button works too. This "swipe up" thing is one of the worst design choices ever. Also does not work well with touchpads.
– Sebastian Stark
May 11 at 20:54
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
After the timeout set in Settings > Power > Blank Screen, the screen will switch to a large digital clock and you will need to login again. Start typing your password and the clock will disappear and you'll see the login screen, complete your password and press Return.
answered May 11 at 14:36
Broadsworde
695720
After the timeout set in Settings > Power > Blank Screen, the screen will switch to a large digital clock and you will need to login again. Start typing your password and the clock will disappear and you'll see the login screen, complete your password and press Return.
answered May 11 at 14:36
Broadsworde
695720
answered May 11 at 14:36
Broadsworde
695720
answered May 11 at 14:36
Broadsworde
695720
answered May 11 at 14:36
Broadsworde
695720
695720
1
Thank you! Very smart, but not at all logical to anyone who has not come across this feature before.
– Chris Mathieson
May 11 at 14:44
@ChrisMathieson I can agree it's not too intuitive, but it's the de facto standard for how screensavers work - move the mouse or keyboard input to disable...
– vidarlo
May 11 at 15:11
1
Moving or clicking the mouse brings absolutely no result. Thanks. That was what I tried. Nor has the arrow trick so far, but typing did the trick, followed by clicking on my name and starting the pasword again.
– Chris Mathieson
May 11 at 15:23
Escape button works too. This "swipe up" thing is one of the worst design choices ever. Also does not work well with touchpads.
– Sebastian Stark
May 11 at 20:54
add a comment |Â
1
Thank you! Very smart, but not at all logical to anyone who has not come across this feature before.
– Chris Mathieson
May 11 at 14:44
@ChrisMathieson I can agree it's not too intuitive, but it's the de facto standard for how screensavers work - move the mouse or keyboard input to disable...
– vidarlo
May 11 at 15:11
1
Moving or clicking the mouse brings absolutely no result. Thanks. That was what I tried. Nor has the arrow trick so far, but typing did the trick, followed by clicking on my name and starting the pasword again.
– Chris Mathieson
May 11 at 15:23
Escape button works too. This "swipe up" thing is one of the worst design choices ever. Also does not work well with touchpads.
– Sebastian Stark
May 11 at 20:54
1
1
Thank you! Very smart, but not at all logical to anyone who has not come across this feature before.
– Chris Mathieson
May 11 at 14:44
Thank you! Very smart, but not at all logical to anyone who has not come across this feature before.
– Chris Mathieson
May 11 at 14:44
@ChrisMathieson I can agree it's not too intuitive, but it's the de facto standard for how screensavers work - move the mouse or keyboard input to disable...
– vidarlo
May 11 at 15:11
@ChrisMathieson I can agree it's not too intuitive, but it's the de facto standard for how screensavers work - move the mouse or keyboard input to disable...
– vidarlo
May 11 at 15:11
1
1
Moving or clicking the mouse brings absolutely no result. Thanks. That was what I tried. Nor has the arrow trick so far, but typing did the trick, followed by clicking on my name and starting the pasword again.
– Chris Mathieson
May 11 at 15:23
Moving or clicking the mouse brings absolutely no result. Thanks. That was what I tried. Nor has the arrow trick so far, but typing did the trick, followed by clicking on my name and starting the pasword again.
– Chris Mathieson
May 11 at 15:23
Escape button works too. This "swipe up" thing is one of the worst design choices ever. Also does not work well with touchpads.
– Sebastian Stark
May 11 at 20:54
Escape button works too. This "swipe up" thing is one of the worst design choices ever. Also does not work well with touchpads.
– Sebastian Stark
May 11 at 20:54
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Do you mean a screen with the time showing in large numbers? If not this screen can you share a screen shot of the screen you are seeing.
– Broadsworde
May 11 at 14:12
Yes, the screen with the time and some arrows pointing up towards it. i have now found the control to stop the screen locking in the first place, but that isn't actually the answer.
– Chris Mathieson
May 11 at 14:24
2
All you need to do is press Return, or just start typing your password
– Broadsworde
May 11 at 14:25
Space key also works, or with a mouse you can press and hold then drag up to dismiss the cover panel.
– Robobenklein
May 12 at 2:50