Power Management
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.
In This Chapter
Quick Guide to Power Management
Understanding the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
Using the Power Management Interface
Troubleshooting Power Management
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.