待機時間を設定する
taiki jikan o settei suruTo configure the duration a device remains in standby mode before automatically powering off or entering a low-power state.
このモニターは待機時間を10分から30分まで設定できます。
This monitor allows you to set the standby time from 10 to 30 minutes.
システムの待機時間を調整して省エネを図る。
Adjust the system's standby time to save energy.
Commonly used in electronics, appliances, and software settings menus. The term emphasizes user-configurable timing rather than fixed defaults.
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💡Pro Tip
Distinguish from similar terms
「待機時間」refers specifically to the configurable duration before standby, while 「待ち時間」means 'waiting time' (e.g., for a service). Avoid confusing the two in technical documentation.
⚡Gold Rule
Context matters
Always check if the setting is for hardware (e.g., appliances) or software (e.g., OS power settings). The term applies to both but may require different phrasing in instructions.
📖Word Origin
Combines 待機 (taiki, 'standby/waiting') + 時間 (jikan, 'time') + を + 設定する (settei suru, 'to set/configure'). The phrase reflects the technical concept of configuring device behavior during idle periods, a common feature in modern electronics.
📝Usage Notes
Used in contexts where devices have adjustable power-saving modes. Not typically used for human activities (e.g., not for setting a meeting's waiting time). The verb 設定する (settei suru) is often shortened to セット (setto) in casual speech, e.g., 「待機時間をセットする」.