Roz, What is 'standby' mode on a TV? I've never seen that before. Sue* ----- Original Message ----- > Also I never leave tv's on standby either, in fact my new tv came with the > instructions that it must NOT be left on standby for long periods. > > Roz --- Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 1/11/2002

Standby mode is when you use the remote to switch off but leave the mains power switched on. Just for lazy people like us! Brian List Admin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sue M" <starshine166@attbi.com> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 6:50 PM Subject: [GEN-FRIENDS] shutting down > Roz, > What is 'standby' mode on a TV? I've never seen that before. > Sue* > ----- Original Message ----- > > > Also I never leave tv's on standby either, in fact my new tv came with the > > instructions that it must NOT be left on standby for long periods. > > > > Roz > > > > --- > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 1/11/2002 > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > If you are unsubscribed from the list unintentionally, simply resubscribe. > A full mailbox, computer error, or spam may cause you to be unsubscribed. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 21/01/2002

Standby is a mode Sue in which the TV set is closed down except for the CRT (tube) heaters so that when you start it again the picture is displayed instantly. Jim Sharpe Shaw, Oldham. ----- Original Message ----- From: Sue M <starshine166@attbi.com> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 6:50 PM Subject: [GEN-FRIENDS] shutting down > Roz, > What is 'standby' mode on a TV? I've never seen that before. > Sue* > ----- Original Message ----- > > > Also I never leave tv's on standby either, in fact my new tv came with the > > instructions that it must NOT be left on standby for long periods. > > > > Roz > > > > --- > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 1/11/2002 > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > If you are unsubscribed from the list unintentionally, simply resubscribe. > A full mailbox, computer error, or spam may cause you to be unsubscribed. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >