Definitions for "Standby mode"
This is the mode when the phone is ready for use and no characters have been keyed in by the user.
When your cellular phone is turned on, but is not in use. While in this mode, a cellular phone is able to receive calls.
Period during which the phone can receive the incoming calls, make outgoing calls and transfer data without additional accumulator charging. Period during which the phone can work in this mode is usually specified in the technical characteristics and makes approximately 3 — 8 days.