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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • These days I simply use the "Standby" mute switch built into the Moog Etherwave Pro theremin.

    [theremin] adventures in toroidspace badger 2004

  • 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.

    Fatwallet.com Hot Deals 2010

  • It makes much more sense now, but yes, Apple misled me with the display of "Standby".

    Discussions: Message List - root 2010

  • "Standby," or hold down the Menu button for five seconds-which doesn't always work.

    The Tech Report: News 2009

  • 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.

    Manufacturingtalk - manufacturing industry news 2009

  • "Standby," or hold down the Menu button for five seconds-which doesn't always work.

    The Tech Report: News 2009

  • 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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