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You see, Sleep (aka Standby) puts your system into a low-power state, allowing you to pick up where you left off (in theory, anyway) after just a few seconds.
PCWorld 2010
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I kept up with the Braves game on the web-enabled phone and nervously watched for our name to move from "Standby" to "Cleared."
Back 2004
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I kept up with the Braves game on the web-enabled phone and nervously watched for our name to move from "Standby" to "Cleared."
July 2004 2004
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These days I simply use the "Standby" mute switch built into the Moog Etherwave Pro theremin.
[theremin] adventures in toroidspace badger 2004
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Moreover, when there is no Ethernet link, the PLA-401 v3 will enter the "Standby" mode that reduces energy wasting for over 50% when comparing to the adapters without this feature.
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It makes much more sense now, but yes, Apple misled me with the display of "Standby".
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"Standby," or hold down the Menu button for five seconds-which doesn't always work.
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Another important aspect had to be considered in the development of the BA 322: the appropriate energy management for operating modes such as Standby, Ready and Producing.
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"Standby," or hold down the Menu button for five seconds-which doesn't always work.
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Anyone know if TV 2.2 "Standby" menu is anything more than what you've always been able to do by pressing play for 5 seconds?
thingelstad.com 2008
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