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standby mode |
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standby modeA sleep mode in a portable computer that provides an almost immediate resumption of operation when turned back on. In standby mode, the hard disk and display are turned off, and the CPU is throttled down to its lowest-power state. However, memory is kept active, which requires battery power, but at a very slow rate. The system will typically switch to hibernation mode when it senses insufficient battery capacity to continue in standby mode (see hibernation mode). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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JUST FLIP THE IT AS POWER SWITCH TO STANDBY MODE WHENEVER THE IT AS ISN'T NEEDED. The radiation from cell phones, even in standby mode, can decrease the number and motility of sperm. 1) Researchers found that men who carried their phones all day in a hip pocket or a holster, even in standby mode, had a 30% reduction in sperm count; sperm quality also was reduced among heavy users of the ubiquitous device. |
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