Windows 2000 Professional offers enhanced power management features that enable the operating system to control the use of power by computers and hardware. Power management in Windows 2000 Professional is based on the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification, which enables reliable power management through improved hardware and operating system coordination. Refer to this chapter for power management information, procedures to customize power settings, and techniques to troubleshoot power management problems.
Related Information in the Professional Resource Kit
For more information about power management on portable computers, see "Mobile Computing" in this book.
For more information about troubleshooting power management, see "Troubleshooting Tools and Strategies" in this book.